The pain of a broken heart is real pain. It is not an imaginary feeling, but something that can affect every part of our life, if we let it. Sometimes the darkness seems to press so close, and the tears seem like they will never cease. It all seems hopeless, but it doesn't have to be, for there is one that knows how to heal even a broken heart.It is a wonder what God can do with a broken heart, if He gets all the pieces. -Samuel ChadwickIn the face of pain and heart brokenness, don't be discouraged. Don't try to act like you have it all together, when you really don't. Instead, just give God the pieces. He's the Master Designer, and He can build out of the most shattered heart, a thing of beauty, if we will only let Him do it.
Give Him the broken pieces, the faded dreams, the disappointed hopes. Give Him all. Someday, looking back, we will see that even this broken road led us to Him.
- by Chantel Harding
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Here's some advice that I would give that goes along with having a broken heart:
1. Cry
2. Tell Jesus all about how you're feeling.
3. Read Scripture, especially the Psalms.
I know too well what it feels like to have a broken heart but yet I can also testify of God's goodness, healing, and strength during the most difficult and painful times. He draws so near - and in the midst of many tears and deep sorrow, it becomes such a sweet and precious time.
He does bring hope and He does work "new things" that bring joy, gladness, and singing!! Praise His name!
What do you do when you were the one to give someone else a broken heart? - a guy.
I had to say 'no' to a guy and that was just under a year ago, but he won't let me forget that I told him what he didn't want to hear! He said he'd never let me forget that I told him 'no' and someday he'd "come back!".... and in the same breath he says I broke his heart like no other in the world ever had before!....
I do pray God will heal his broken heart, though. I didn't mean to, but I culdn't say 'yes' when everything in me said 'no'.
Thanks, Chantel. This is a well-worded encouragement.
This post really touched my heart, Chantel! I'm going through some very hard times right now myself, and this was just what I needed to hear. :) If I can only keep on remembering to take every thing and every situation to Him, I know that He will bring peace and hope to my heart.
Keep on with your inspiring writing!
Love in Christ,
Emily
Thank you, Chantel.
Thanks, Chantel, for this timely reminder! I had already mentioned my broken relationship on another forum with you, and your words there comforted me as well. It's a wonderful feeling when I really do give it to the Lord and trust Him to work everything out. I give Him the pieces, and He gives me the peace. :-)
What a beautiful post, Chantel. Thank you for that!
-Shelley
I love that quote by Samuel Chadwick. It's hard sometimes to surrender all the pieces to God, but He's the one who knows how to handle them best :)
Allison: Thank you! Yes, you are right. :) Tears, prayer, and God's word are some of the best ways to sooth the aches. Praise God that those are free to all of us!
Lydia: I sent you a comment, and will reply in greater detail shortly. God will give you wisdom and strength. *hugs*
Emily: Keep holding on to Jesus! Through our darkest nights, He is right there. You are in my prayers, dear sister!
Laura: *hugs* God is good. This was posted when I needed the reminder too. Let's keep giving him our little broken pieces. I'm so glad we can be friends. :)
Chantel, thank you!
Chantel, I tried to send you an email ast night but it was returned to me this morning. I sent it again just now, so I do hope it will go through. :)
My email is lydia@hshangout.com
so maybe it will work if you email something to me first. :)
Thanks so much!
Lydia
Oh dear! The email I re-sent just came back again!!! Will you try mine and maybe that will work. I do have a long email waiting for you since last night. :)
I have learned-or should I say, "am learning"-to acknowledge what a broken heart really is-broken. If we try to shut out the reality of pain, we also shut out God's healing love. When we deny the existence of pain, rejection, etc., we can become narcissistic and introspective because we choose only what pleases us to touch us.
We can rejoice in the assurance of God's love, and the honor of sharing in Jesus' sufferings.
We can also look forward to the inevitable ending of the trial, and the promise of a future hope-Psalm 23:18.
Also, Knowing that God doesn't condemn my weak and vulnerable heart, but embraces, heals, and strengthens it through the trials, reveals a new dimension and depth to the true reality of "love".
I recommend all troubled pilgrims to read "Turn My Mourning into Dancing" by Henri Nouwen, "A New Joy" by Colleen Townsend Evans, and I recommend they indulge in the Psalms.
Praise God I haven't been through this myself; but how do I reach out to a dear one who has a broken heart? Tips anyone?
Sometimes it helps to be patient and give the person time to grieve.
When I was going through a hard time my mom received this advice concerning me:"A lot of prayer and patience." I can't emphasize the importance of prayer. It is something you may mostly do behind closed doors, but it can accomplish things you can't
imagine-fasting is effective, as well.
It may be beneficial to make sure your friend is in an atmosphere of love and God's grace like a local church, Bible study, etc..
For example, when I went through my trial, I immersed myself in an atmosphere of praise and worship to God;knowing He was there, not to condemn me, but to sup with me, really touched me deeply. Knowing that there wasn't anyone there trying to force spiritual fruit from me really aided me in feeling free to let God's presence just envelop me in my time of need.
My soul really refused to be comforted in anything, or anyone but God.
Your friend may grieve differently than me, but I hope my suggestions help.
Thanks for the message Chantel - I needed this.
Thank you Chantel! I don't need to let discouragement rule my life.
Chantel,
Thank you so much. I can identify with the pain of a broken heart. It's happened to me several times. Giving the situation to God is really the only way through a difficult time. I really like the quote.
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