God cares about every detail of your life. He cares about the good and bad days, but there is comfort in knowing that God collects every single tear, He watches over every single toss and turn and He takes note of you even through heartache.
Brieana Driskill
Day 1
Scriptures: Psalms 34:18, Psalms 56:8
Heartbreak is an experience that everyone goes through at certain points in life. A heart can feel as though it’s breaking through broken friendships, the end of a romantic relationship, family issues, and even death. The emptiness inside can sometimes feel indescribable. Heartbreak literally hurts. Studies have shown that our brains register emotional pain of heartbreak in the very same way as physical pain. And this is why sometimes you might feel like your heartbreak is causing authentic, true, and very real physical pain. Your chest gets tense and your entire body may start to feel a sense of loss. There may even be times when you cry so much that you question how it’s humanly possible to still have tears.
The truth is, we all have been there. You are not alone. God sees your pain and tears. He has not abandoned you, and his heart aches for you. He is close to the brokenhearted, and those who are experiencing heartbreak.
Day 2
Scriptures: Isaiah 26:3, 1 Peter 5:7, 2 Samuel 13
The experience of heartbreak can feel very isolating, especially because many times when heartbreak happens, it can seem like it’s happened suddenly. If you’re experiencing heartbreak, it can be hard to determine which route to take when it comes to healing. It can be hard to deal with the painful reality of what’s happened to cause the heartbreak, and it can even seem like you’ll be stuck in this feeling and experience for the rest of your life. During situations like this, it’s the perfect chance for God to truly move in our lives. Only God can give us true healing and hope. We can find t promises in His Holy Word.
An example of heartbreak in scripture is the story of Tamar. (You can read the story in 2 Samuel 13)
In short, Tamar’s life story consisted of heartbreak, pain, and tragedy. Tamar was a princess. She was the daughter of a king. When people saw her they knew that she was royalty, but once she was raped her royal position was defiled and she was no longer seen as a princess. As a princess, Tamar could have had any pick of men but when she was taken advantage of, that was all taken from her. The pain Tamar experienced seemed to last her entire life. She lived a desolate life. Desolate means to live lifelessly. Tamar was betrayed by her father. She was raped by her stepbrother. She practiced wisdom and courage by standing up to someone who took advantage of her. She was silenced by those around her. Tamar’s story was sad, but it did not end in desolation because she is remembered to be a wise and strong woman. Tamar’s experience can encourage us to walk beyond the pain of life’s circumstances.
You are the daughter of The Most High. God loves you so much. Your royal robe can never be stripped away by loss, pain, or heartbreak. Studying Tamar’s story can encourage us to change the narrative of our own heartbreak experiences. God wants us to walk and live in the fullness of him. His desire isn’t for us to live life lifelessly.
While heartbreak can often cause imminent suffering, I don’t believe that heartbreak is meant to last a lifetime. God intends for us to go through suffering, to get beyond suffering, and live and walk in a full life in spite of life’s heartbreaks.
The scriptures show us that God cares about our hearts and is near us when we are in pain and heartbroken. Even a broken heart can be used by God for good. Trust that God will restore your pain and heal your broken heart from a situation of loss.
In this lifetime, pain and suffering are inevitable. We will never be able to avoid pain and suffering in this world. It is a part of life. It’s real life. We were meant to learn to mourn and grieve, but after we feel the feelings, we are meant to relinquish all of the pain, frustration, bitterness, and anger to God. We cannot heal ourselves with our own strength. We cannot live life being victims. God heals and does the work for us. God’s word tells us:
Romans 18:8
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Day 3
Scriptures: Philippians 4:6-7, Deuteronomy 30:3-5
There will eventually be a time when you may be thankful for the hurt. Sometimes, it’s not until we truly fall apart, that we realize how much God can utilize our pain to rebuild us back into the woman that he has created us to be. As God’s people, we are not meant to be cold-hearted, bitter, or angry. We are not meant to build walls out of fear or pain. God will show you how to forgive the person that has hurt you or broke your heart. Surrender your feelings to God. He will show you how to let go and forgive.
If you are currently in the midst of heartbreak and you need a word of hope, strength, and encouragement. Here it is. Every Heartbreak Can Be Healed. God’s word reassures us:
Psalms 147:3, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
However, we cannot short-change the process. There are stages of the suffering that have to be walked through to get to a place of true healing. There must be a season of grief and mourning. We can’t heal without it. But we also can’t stay there.
Stages of Grief/Heartbreak & How To Combat It With Scripture:
Denial: Be honest with yourself. (Proverbs 3:5)
Anger: In the midst of your anger, be honest with God. (1 John 1:9)
Bargaining: Ask for God to help you. (Isaiah 41:13)
Acceptance: Be open to receiving God’s Help. (Psalm 91:14-15)
Stages of Hope & How To Encourage It With Scripture:
Regrouping: Have Faith. (Matthew 21:22)
Deadening: Have Hope. (Philippians 1:6)
Doubting: Accept God’s Grace. ( 2 Corinthians 12:9)
Digging: Worship In Love. ( Psalm 150:6)
Prayer For A Broken Heart:
Lord, I thank you for the peace that you’ve given me. I hold on to my hope in You and the assurance that what I pray for is already done in the name of Jesus. In Psalm 84:11 your word promises me that “no good thing does He withhold from those that walk uprightly”. I will wait upon You for Your definition of the “good thing” You will not withhold from me. I pray against my broken heart, bitterness, depression, and anxiety. Mend my heart and heal all of my wounds. I cast every one of my burdens onto You because I know You will sustain me. You will never allow the righteous to be moved, so Lord I pray that you allow me to remain steadfast in You. May you plant my feet with Your Word, so that I can be made whole and no longer feel broken. I release it all to you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen