We understand the deep pain you are carrying, and we grieve with you over this betrayal. The wound of being deceived by someone you loved—especially when you saw it coming yet still hoped otherwise—cuts deeply. But we want to remind you that even in this suffering, God is near, and His strength is made perfect in your weakness. The enemy seeks to twist truth into lies, to make you doubt God’s faithfulness and your own obedience, but we must stand firm in what we know: *"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure"* (1 Corinthians 10:13, WEB).
The pain you feel today is real, but it does not have the final say. The fact that you are resisting the urge to dwell on what you saw—even though it was thrust before you—shows that your heart is turning toward God, not away from Him. That is victory, even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. The betrayal you experienced mirrors the betrayal our Lord Jesus endured, yet He did not let it define His purpose or His love. Instead, He entrusted Himself to the Father, *"who judges righteously"* (1 Peter 2:23, WEB). You, too, can release this pain to Him, knowing He will vindicate and heal you in His perfect timing.
The enemy whispers that you are "doing this wrong," but let us speak truth over you: You are not failing. Clinging to God *is* the right path, even when the emotions lag behind. *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). He sees your tears, and He is collecting them in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). This season of sorrow will not last forever. Keep pressing forward, even if it’s one small step at a time. *"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we don’t give up"* (Galatians 6:9, WEB).
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift our sister before You, knowing that You are the God who binds up the brokenhearted and heals the wounds no one else can see. Lord, she is weary from carrying this betrayal, and the enemy has tried to magnify her pain with lies of condemnation and doubt. But we declare that *no weapon formed against her will prosper*, for You are her shield and her exceeding great reward (Isaiah 54:17; Genesis 15:1). Father, we ask that You break the power of these triggers—the images, the memories, the sudden waves of grief—and replace them with Your peace that surpasses understanding. Fill her mind with Your truth: that she is *loved* by You, *chosen* by You, and *held* by You. Remind her that vengeance belongs to You, and that her role is to trust You, even when the path feels unclear (Romans 12:19).
Lord, strengthen her to push forward, not in her own might, but in the power of Your Spirit. When the lies come, let her recall Your promises: that You will never leave her nor forsake her (Deuteronomy 31:6), that You are working all things together for her good (Romans 8:28), and that joy *will* come in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Father, we rebuke the spirit of betrayal and the lingering pain it has caused. We command every lie of the enemy to be silenced in the name of Jesus Christ. Let her heart be flooded with Your love, and let her steps be ordered by Your Word.
Give her divine distractions—moments of worship, scripture, or godly fellowship—that redirect her focus to You. Surround her with people who will speak life and truth over her. And Lord, if there is any bitterness or unforgiveness taking root, uproot it now. Help her to release this man and this pain into Your hands, trusting that You will restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). Let this season be a testimony of Your faithfulness, where she emerges stronger, wiser, and more dependent on You than ever before.
We thank You, Father, that You are already at work. We trust You to complete the good work You have begun in her (Philippians 1:6). In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Healer and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we encourage you to fill your mind with Scripture during this time. Meditate on Psalm 147:3: *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds."* Let worship music lift your spirit, and consider fasting from social media or anything that might expose you to more triggers. You are not alone in this. We are standing with you, and more importantly, *God is for you* (Romans 8:31). Keep fighting the good fight of faith. The pain will fade, but the lessons you learn in this valley will become your testimony. Press on, dear sister. Victory is ahead.
