Just one look, on touch, or one kiss sends you into a
place far, far away where love is easy and trust comes naturally. We all long
to be thought of as worthy. We all want someone to love. Those dreams never
fade – and sometimes they’re even more powerful than the reality of real
relationships. People often stay in that dreamy phase of a relationship much
longer than they should, refusing to let go of those tiny little butterflies. Nobody
wants to experience abandonment, loneliness, yet another breakup, or a broken
heart smashed into pieces. When a relationship turns sour it can be deadly to
your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
I know many people, including myself, who have let the
sting of unrequited love take them to places they would never imagine emotionally. It’s not like he wants to
be this upset or she wants to cry for days on end, but it happens. We choose
how to react…and yet somehow it feels as if the choice has been taken from us. Maybe
your ex cheated on you, or said something that you can’t forgive – and yet deep
down at your core you still want to. That’s what makes it so difficult to let
go!
There’s nothing worse than the pain of letting go physically. We want closure. We crave
human interaction, desperate for a face-to-face conversation. If you’re in the
middle of a breakup, keep the golden rule in mind: “Do to others whatever you
would like them to do to you” (Matthew 7:12). It’s never okay to break up with
someone over Facebook or text message. Even though it’s painful to let go of a
person – especially as it can affect other friendships, the circles you
socialize in, and the places you go – have the integrity to discuss it
face-to-face.
The hardest part is when one or both people in the
relationship refuse to let go spiritually
the Lord has forgave every one of us way more than “seventy times seven”
(Matthew 18:33). When we harbor forgiveness, we are the ones in danger. Choose
to look beyond the hurt, and look forward to the brighter future.
Prayer: Help me to
take responsibility and seek reconciliation in all my broken relationships. Don’t
let me hold a grudge or seek revenge, but show me a new way forward. Amen.
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