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Written by Ken Boa, a contemporary author and founder of Reflections Ministry.

We often carry deep areas of brokenness within us—hidden motivations, unexamined pride, and secret sins beneath the surface. Like an iceberg, most of our internal life lies below the waterline. As we walk in the light of Christ, that hidden part begins to melt and rise to the surface. The Holy Spirit gently brings things to light—not all at once, or we would be overwhelmed, but little by little. God, as the perfect Teacher, gives us just enough light to grow. If we respond to the light we have, He gives more. If we resist, He waits and tests us until we learn the lesson… But the hope of the gospel is this: our struggle with the flesh will one day end. The day will come when we will be fully known and fully transformed. We will look upon God without fear or shame, and with joy. We will reflect His purity perfectly, face to face.

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. [Psalm 34:18]