FROM HURT TO HEALING

Overview

Biblical Principles for Healing Personal, Family and Church Relationships

Hi there!

It's been quite a long while since my last blog. I will be taking some time to explore the topic “From Hurt: A Journey to Healing”.  

How do we move from the pain of a broken relationship towards restoration, freedom, forgiveness and a healthy relationship?

Hurt can affect how we see ourselves, how we relate to our family members, how we respond to others and even how we participate in the church. God does not expect us to pretend that hurt does not exist. In fact, we see hurt depicted in the first book of the Bible when Cain killed his brother Abel (Gen 4:8). God invites us to bring our pain to Him and allow His Word, His Spirit and His grace to lead us towards healing. Join me as I dive deeper into this topical subject.

Firstly, on the journey, it is important to recognise and understand the hurt. When we are initially hurt, especially by someone we love, trust, or least expect to cause us pain, such as a fellow believer or someone within our church, the emotional impact can be overwhelming.

The pain is often intensified by feelings of betrayal, disappointment, and shattered trust, especially when the person or environment was once a source of comfort, encouragement, and spiritual security.

In such moments, our immediate instinct may be to withdraw, distance ourselves from others, or escape the situation altogether to avoid further emotional pain. Yet, while withdrawal may offer temporary relief, unresolved hurt can gradually develop into resentment, bitterness, mistrust, unforgiveness, even a desire for revenge. These moments may affect our emotional well-being, spiritual growth and other relationships.

This is the time to acknowledge the hurt rather than suppress it and intentionally draw closer to God. 

Psalm 34:18 reminds us that God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit. His presence offers comfort and strength, even when betrayal or disappointment seems unbearable. Rather than withdrawing into isolation, we can bring our wounded emotions honestly before Him in prayer. 

God does not dismiss our suffering but invites us to surrender our burdens to Him, allowing His love and grace to bring healing, restore our peace, and enable us to move forward without bitterness or resentment.

Until

 Jo-Ann Rowland