Today, I thought we would enjoy a Chai Latté with a slice of my home baked gf Apple, Banana & Coconut Bread. Delicious!
Let’s get comfy & now we’re settled let’s begin…
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one…
Ephesians 6: 16
Recently, as I shielded my heart from a flaming dart launched with some Labels attached, from a most unexpected & once trusted source, I was reminded not only of the above scripture but the following post;
It’s a difficult thing to go through when a once trusted source betrays our trust. But as shared in the above post, it’s entirely up to us how we react & what we do with that betrayal.
I’m also reminded of the following scripture;
And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
Romans 8: 28
You see the pain of betrayal can actually bring us closer to the Lord & although betrayal isn’t in God’s plan for us, if we give Him our wounded heart He will bring healing.
I was also made acutely aware through this betrayal of the need to continually follow God’s advice in each & every relationship both in the present & in the future;
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
This means we need to seek God’s wisdom in each & every relationship we have whether friends, family or acquaintances. And we may need to put boundaries in place within certain relationships, especially once our trust has been betrayed.
This means that the level of trust going forward is to be wisely guarded in the relationship. It means that we need to be very cautious with the people/person concerned.
While we can still love, that love may need to be from afar depending on the seriousness & depth of the betrayal.
For God does not expect us to allow people to continually hurt us.
And in some circumstances we may even need to leave them in God’s hands & move on with our lives. Trusting the Holy Spirit to continue to work in their life. However, He will guide & direct us in this decision.
His love will also be bathed in forgiveness, His forgiveness. For God wants us to be free of the emotional pain & hurt that would bind us to such a betrayal.
Remember forgiving a betrayal does not excuse the betrayal nor the injustice of it but rather allows God to heal our heart & to work in the situation.
Also remember God’s Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ suffered the ultimate betrayal so He entirely understands that pain of betrayal.
Until next time my friend,
Jennifer
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This is such an important message. I faced a betrayal probably 5 years ago from someone close to me. I was angry and felt like a black crayon at first. Then almost immediately, I went to Jesus and drew into him with Scripture and devotionals and praise be to Him in the highest.
Thank you for sharing these wise words with Sweet tea & Friend’s this month.
Thank you Paula, I’m saddened to hear you went through that too.
Sadly, too often it’s a part of life on planet Earth, a fallen world.
But I’m glad we have an amazing Saviour in Jesus who we can go to & hand over the betrayals to Him, for He knows the pain of betrayal like no other & we can find love, peace & comfort in His arms.
Betrayal is hard to process, but as you stated, it can be used to bring us closer to God. Betrayal is a crucible for our soul that makes our spirit man desperate for more than soulishness. May the Lord bring comfort to you, Jennifer, and give you wisdom in how to proceed in this relationship.
Thank you Lisa, His comfort is all encompassing ☺️
I remember the linked post and how insightful and helpful it was. Rereading it today was a great reminder. As always, thank you my friend for your wise counsel!
Thank you Pam, I hope you have a great weekend sweet friend 💕
Betrayal can bring out many emotions. I have had to let many people go, and I am left with loving them from afar. It’s best this way, and I know that God wants what is best for us. Jennifer, thank you for sharing your post at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #47.
You’re most welcome Stephanie 😊.
Yes at times this is the course of action we need take with a betrayal, leaving the person in God’s hands as we love them from afar.