Counsels on Relationships

Counsel #26 — Mending The Broken

Picture: Counsel #26 — MENDING THE BROKEN CR 44.1

Dealing with a friend's betrayal and rejection can be challenging, but focusing on healing can transform the pain into personal growth. The first step is to acknowledge your emotions—hurt, sadness, or anger—and give yourself permission to feel them without trying to rush the grieving process. CR 44.2

After you’ve felt all your emotions, the next step is where healing truly begins: prioritizing self-care. This can be seen in a variety of ways, but some of the best ways to find yourself again are through journaling, prayer, or spending time with supportive loved ones who remind you of your worth. As you begin to move forward, remember that leaning on God will bring peace beyond your understanding, ultimately restoring your broken heart. Getting over a deep hurt always depends on your perspective. If you shift your focus towards rebuilding confidence and rediscovering joy, you will begin to invest your time in things that align with your passions, further developing your self-awareness and inner peace.^[168] CR 44.3

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalms 34:18 NIV CR 44.4

“The love which Christ diffuses through the whole being is a vitalizing power. Every vital part—the brain, the heart, the nerves—it touches with healing.” Ellen White in Counsels on Health, p. 17 CR 44.5

Reflect: What steps do you take to get past a heartbreak or betrayal? Do those steps involve God? CR 44.6