Everyone experiences failure in some form or fashion through the span of
his or her life; it's just a natural part of living. Even though failure occurs
across a broad spectrum of human dynamics, its result is often manifested in
the private areas of one's life or in the public sphere of society. Dr. Murray
illustrates through personal experiences and Scripture how the potential for
human success often lies within the kernel of our most extreme failings.
Broken is the story of one man's failure and how he chose to rise above the
circumstances resulting from the disgrace that followed. Using the Bible as a
foundation, Dr. Murray identifies Biblical leaders who failed and how they
were able to gain wisdom through
their personal failures. He infuses his
own life experiences with constructive
steps and Biblical insights for picking
up the pieces after the fall.
Although Broken incorporates very
practical advice - outlining sequential
steps in the process of turning failure
into success - it is so much more
than just a self-help book. Readers
are offered a glimpse into eternity
and are encouraged to choose the
narrow pathway leading to heaven's
door. Aspects of our human frailty
are sensitively exposed, helping both
those who find themselves judging
others, as well as those being judged,
to discern a better method of dealing
with failure. The path to restoration is
clear and well defined in Scripture for
those who choose true repentance and
a contrite heart before God. Dr. Murray
explains why failure does not have to
be final. He also presents the fascinating
insight that what we do in secret are
seeds planted in our souls - using our
private time to build personal integrity
can prevent a mindset which encourages
failure.
The focus of Broken includes advice
on how to move past your failure, with
Biblical examples showing how God's
servants managed this. Replicating the
wisdom of these ancients and distilling
it into the fast pace of our modern lives,
Dr. Murray sets his readers on a path
to rebuilding their credibility after
having experienced failure. Picking up
the broken pieces of a life shattered by
failure is not an overnight process. It
needs time and a well-constructed plan
of action. Broken presents this plan,
incorporating a Biblical perspective
for the individual who actively seeks
restoration, but which also includes the
role of leadership in restoration. Those
in positions of leadership will benefit
from the wise counsel presented.
The journey of personal transformation
offered in this book will reveal to you
why God allows human beings to
experience failure. Ultimate success is
often achieved as a result of overcoming
past failures. Those who are able to grasp
this simple truth will also understand that
using and sharing the wisdom gained
through failure might actually be part
of God's plan for your life. Redolent
with practical and Biblical themes of
encouragement and success, Broken
emphasizes the fact that in all things God
works for the good of those who love Him