THE WOUNDED HEART

The human was created by God with emotions and feelings that sometimes it cannot be controlled or imagined. These emotions and feelings are what make us different from every other inanimate things and it is centered in the heart. The heart is the center of blood supply to the body which gives life to the body. That is why when there is a heart attack, if not properly treated or taken care of, can lead to the death of the individual. Feelings and emotions are expressed in so many ways depending on the situation we find ourselves. As individuals, there are so many expectations we have towards each other most especially when two people are involved in some form of commitments towards one thing to achieve a common goal. At that point, some level of trust is expected from both individuals involved in order to make that happen. But what happens in a situation where one person suddenly betrays the other and goes ahead do a different thing from what both of them agreed on, and that decision was taken solely by the person without caring how the other would feel about it? Now that can lead to a broken heart. Sometimes, a wounded heart might not only come from a breach of contract or agreement. So many promises that were made have been broken. So many friendships have been destroyed and have led to an unending bitterness between the people involved because their hearts have been wounded. Sometimes it is difficult to forgive and heal; it is so difficult that suicide is often considered as the only option to relieve the pain. Many people do not have the heart to go on because they have stopped believing that trust and love can be regained. They have decided that if their best friends can betray them or turn their backs on them, there is nothing to live for anymore. So many people have been sold out and rejected by their family and they have concluded in their minds that love does not exist. People have been jilted by their partners in one way or the other, the only people they ever loved and these have driven them into drugs, alcoholism and other dangerous actions.

I have been betrayed by people I once called my friends, people I trusted enough to tell my secrets to; from my ex who told people about my past that I entrusted to him in confidence, to my room-mate whom I told about my ordeals that I went through when I was dating my ex, and other experiences I have encountered. It broke me down; I felt no one can be trusted. But I thank God for bringing wonderful people my way who rejuvenated me, then I understood that meeting the right people whom God has transformed would be the best for me. I made God my best friend and He brought great people who helped me grow. People I can share anything with; they always pray for me, believe in me and see the best in me. You might have a wounded heart due to some disappointments and betrayals you have experienced. It is so hard to trust and love again. Sometimes you do not even have the strength and encouragement to pray to God. Well, let me tell you the good news. God does not want you to be strong and encouraged to pray to him. Tell Him how weak and disappointed you are. Give Him your weakness and your broken heart and He will make you strong, mend your wounded heart and bring the right people your way.