Do not lose faith in God during times of heartbreak

As the saying goes, “if you want to get to know a person, travel with them.”

I remember sitting on the plane, fastening my seatbelt, excited about our second trip together.

I was snuggled under my special airplane blanket, listening to the pilot say, The plane is ready for takeoff.

We were officially taking our relationship to the next level, or so I thought.

Perhaps I was rushing into a commitment without discussing it with him first.

But I thought, wow—we are meeting each other’s families, attending church together, and creating memories in places beyond our zip code.

The plane ride to our destination was completely different than the one returning home.

So many challenging conversations and experiences during our intended fun getaway led us to this moment.

The awkward silence between us was so thick, you could cut it with a knife. We exchanged thirty-second glimpses, trying to avoid eye contact.

After we arrived at his house, he drove me to my car and helped me put my suitcase in the backseat.

And then he walked quickly back to his car without saying a word.

At that moment, I realized things would never be the same between us.

Our vacation exposed parts of each other that we weren’t ready to face so early in the relationship.

But I also remember how the dreadful, silent weeks passed without a single text message or phone call to check in after we returned.

Was it over?

I suppose one part of me wanted to call him for answers, while the other part feared the response waiting for me.

I knew it was over, but I just needed him to say it.

It’s interesting how we often claim to be searching for closure.

But most of us are searching for another opportunity to redeem ourselves and make things right again.

AND JUST LIKE THAT

It was over.

We had the tough conversation.

It brought me to tears and compelled me to face the painful realization that I frequently felt I wasn’t enough for him.

Absolutely, we had a bad experience, but was it truly that easy to throw it all away just like that?

It made me feel devastated. A powerful feeling of rejection was consuming my thoughts.

I didn’t want to face this heartbreak, so I kept trying to reconcile with him until I finally accepted that it was over.

There were many reasons why this relationship failed, and instead of acknowledging and accepting those reasons, I chose to ignore them.

I was left to cope with the pain of rejection all by myself.

Was I truly alone?

I CALLED ON GOD

Although this situation happened many years ago, I still think about how that relationship made me draw closer to God.

It was hard to believe that this rejection would haunt me forever and that I wouldn’t be able to move past his very existence.

I considered turning my back on God because I wondered why He would allow someone to hurt me like that.

Many weeks later, on a Sunday morning, I decided to watch a church service on my cellphone.

I needed words of encouragement and motivation. I needed to remember that God’s love is unwavering.

Every Sunday, I would take out my notebook and jot down notes for each sermon.

No matter how many times I have experienced rejection, God has always been there to pick up my broken pieces.

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

I took a break from dating for a few years because I needed to remind myself that rejection does not reflect my worth or value as a person.

Overcoming rejection becomes easier when you keep these four statements in mind:

1. Your identity is found in Christ alone.

2. Forgive those who reject you.

3. Pray to the Lord and trust in His plan.

4. Stay grounded in the Word of God.

Use your experiences as an opportunity to grow closer to God. In times of heartbreak, it’s important to stay near God rather than turning away.

Leaning on your faith can give strength and comfort when you need it most.

The Bible encourages you to turn to Him, as He can offer healing. You can openly express your sadness and anger to God without judgment.

He understands the depths of our pain.

He healed me, and I believe He can do the same for you.

Until next time!