It’s supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year” but sadly… it’s not. If you are dealing with the pain of betrayal, the holiday season feels anything but merry and bright. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to navigate this season with grace and hope.
You may find it hard to walk in the beauty Christmas should bring when you are busy faking your way through family gatherings and holiday parties. Does anyone really expect you to sing another round of “Joy to the World,” especially when you feel the gaping hole in your heart where joy is supposed to reside?
Shame has cast its shadow over your days. Grief over what’s been lost makes it hard to feel any holiday cheer. Instead of season’s greetings and jolly moments this time of year is often full of triggers and reminders of broken promises that have left your heart shattered.
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Hope Arrives
It is not supposed to be this way. And that is exactly why our Savior came. In the dark of night and into a messy manger, Hope personified arrived. His coming changed everything for the world…and for YOU.
The baby wrapped in swaddling clothes was the hope for all humanity. He is the hope for every broken and hurting heart including yours. Thankfully, He is no longer just a baby in a manger. Jesus, the One true King, reigns with power and authority. He is the victorious heavy weight champion of the world. His tremendous resume includes more victories of battles won than could possibly ever be counted. He is the Messiah. The One anointed to heal the broken hearted and set the captives free.
In Luke 4:18, Jesus said, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted.” The word “heal” is the Greek word that means “to set free or to loosen from the effects of a crushed and shattered life”. If your heart has been crushed and shattered, that my friend, is specifically why He came. He was sent to heal your broken heart. As the promised Savior, He endured the trauma of the cross to ensure the reversal of the trauma you would endure. Every broken and fragmented piece of your life is destined to be restored and redeemed through Christ.
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My Christmas Wish For You
While others are busy making their holiday wish lists, I know your heart has a wish list of its own. Do you wish you could go back in time before the betrayal took place? Are you hoping dreams held in your heart can be restored? Do you wish the pain would end? Would you like to feel joy in your heart again? Be assured that God’s promises are not void just because your pain is real.
My Christmas wish for you is that hope is stirred in your heart. Dare to believe that you will see the goodness of God even when your heart is hurting. Trust that He will not leave you broken forever.
Jesus’s earthly arrival offers hope and a sense of peace during these challenges. His coming reminds us that we are not alone, and that healing will come. Even in the darkest times, even when the holiday is not merry or bright, there is still hope and light to be found in Him.
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