Encouragement For The BrokenheartedÖrnek

The question is not “Will I experience heartbreak ever again?” But rather, “How will I get through it when it happens?”

Here are 3 ways to help you get through when your heart is broken:

1. Grieve the hurt.

Give yourself permission to “feel” emotions when you’re heartbroken. Our heartbreak hurts, and it’s real. So it’s important not to ignore it and push it under the rug, but instead to work through the hurt to eventually move on from it. It’s sometimes in the process of going through our deepest pain where we can see the presence and strength and love of God the most. So take time needed to grieve the hurt knowing it’s okay not to be okay as long as you’re on your way to being okay.

2. Gravitate towards God.

It’s so easy to pull away from everyone and everything when we hurt. Separating yourself may mean no one can hurt you, but it means no one can help you, either. When our hearts are broken we can become distant, especially from God. But some of our most intimate moments with God happen in the midst of our darkest moments of heartbreak and intense pain. 

3. Ground yourself in Truth.

Our best defense in dealing with a broken heart is to have a good offense. Knowing God’s word is the key to doing that. It gives us foundational truths, provides a source of strength and encouragement, and helps us to clarify any confusing thoughts.

While God’s word will not keep you from being heartbroken, it will help you stay strong when you’re heartbroken. In your deepest pain, God will be your healer, and in your sadness, He will be your comforter. In your lowest moments, ask God to show you the truth in His word and lead you and teach you in the midst of the heartbreak. He truly wants to give you the answers because His desire is for you to end up stronger than you were (Psalm 25:5).

God is close to the brokenhearted, and He wants to rescue you. He sees your hurt. He knows your pain. He understands your heartache. And when you’re drowning in despair, He throws out a life raft. Stay reminded that God, who created your heart, is the same God who will heal it.

By Linda Seidler