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Life, post heart-break

How did heart-break change you?

  • cynical of true love

  • make you wiser in some way?

  • learn nothing except avoid that person

  • other


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AllTalkNoAction

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For those that have truly gone through it, where nothing seemed to matter or mean anything anymore, please vote in above poll and/or comment.

For me, my "honeymoon" period with God ended when I did a Jonah, didn't have the courage of my convictions, fell flat on my face, was left tormented by thought of what could/should have been and everything seemed hard. I had no smile, no song for months.

Had to learn to rely on God's convictions, they gave me courage to believe all good things again.

"For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance" (Romans 11:29)
 

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How did you come about trusting God again? Because your story sounds eerily similar to what I am going through.

I can see ways out, but I'm too scared of the hurt I might have to go through again, and I'm simply not convicted of anything.
 
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Heartbreak Was My Life.

it pushed me away.
this made my radar more alert.

it made me mistrust.
this made me lean on Jesus.

it really hurt.
this slowed down my approach.

it made me wiser.
this made me faithful.

it made me serious.
this taught me to fallow spiritual steps
with no temptation to waver.

it made me a good wife and mother.
this taught me to teach others...

this makes me happy.

~ author unknown, but i think it says it all for me.
 
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How did you come about trusting God again? Because your story sounds eerily similar to what I am going through.

I can see ways out, but I'm too scared of the hurt I might have to go through again, and I'm simply not convicted of anything.
You got hurt because you didn't trust The Lord.
If you take correction you won't get hurt, instead you are headed for the joy that glorifies you and him!
 
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How did you come about trusting God again? Because your story sounds eerily similar to what I am going through.

I can see ways out, but I'm too scared of the hurt I might have to go through again, and I'm simply not convicted of anything.

Hi, read, listen to music, and sermons, and try to go to a small bible study or a church service.

We all go thru different phases, and when you scared of the hurt, I think I know what you mean but not sure.

The Lord never hurts us in any way. His correction is that of a loving father who is a million times more loving than one, so you've nothing to fear from the Lord ever.

I get fearful for other reasons and it keeps me back from where I could be; but wherever we are, it's okay with God cause He knows you and loves you intimately.

On conviction could it be your not doing anything to be convicted over. If not, it could be that your heart hardened to something you did or do. It's okay, just give it to God, say Lord, this is what I'm doing, and I want to stop, soften my heart Lord, help me, and He will. Keep giving it to God every time the temptation or sin occurs, keep talking to God, and tell Him you want to be free of whatever it is.

You never disappoint God and He will never leave you or forsake you. He knows us and loves us.

He loves you so much friend. You are precious in His site.

God bless,
tapero
 
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