Scriptures For Broken Heart

My views on heart break forever changed back in 2018.  I had gone through my own heart break, and it was tremendously painful physically and emotionally.  I remember crying and asking for God to take the pain away.  Family members were calling me and offering words of encouragement, but nothing really made me feel better. 

I remember isolating myself for a while until I came to the realization that grief, pain, and mourning can take us down a dark path if we are not careful.  That’s why it’s important to know that God’s Word leads us to walk in the light.

Psalm 119:105 says, “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” 

We can safely rely on God’s Word to help us out of a dark place if we ever find ourselves experiencing a heart break due to a loss of a loved one, a breakup, a tragic event, abuse, neglect, loneliness, or anything else. 

As we use our lamp (God’s word), we will be able to see what God wants us to see spiritually. 

God’s Word leads us to joy, comfort, love, dancing, gratitude, truth, life, and so much more.  It is all found in His Word.

Here are a few scriptures for heart break, but I encourage you to dive into the Word.  Read the whole chapter and recite the words that mean the most to you.  Watch God turn your mourning into joy!

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Matthew 11:28

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Psalm 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

Psalm 55:22

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

How Do I Find My Purpose? (2024)

In 2020, the world locked down and I was at home for 6 months! To be honest, I needed the break. I didn’t feel fulfilled at work, and I didn’t know what I wanted to do in life. I figured that I would use the extra time to try to figure out my purpose and quickly became overwhelmed after listening to a ton of thought leaders.

One random night, I laid down exhausted from the search and finally asked God about it and guess what? He answered me through a dream! I was so excited, but you see, He didn’t give me all the details in one dream. (I wish!) Over time, as my relationship with God became closer, He slowly revealed more and more details about my purpose.

Thought leaders and self-proclaimed gurus will say that you can find the answer within. However, if you want to find the answer to the most important question of your life, then you have to go to your Maker.

Genesis 1:27 states “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”

Not only did God create you, but he also has a plan and purpose for you. Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

You can continue doing life as you please or follow the ways of the world, but I believe you will always have a longing to know what you were truly created to do.

Ask yourself this: Do I feel at peace with what I’m currently doing in life? If the answer is no, it is worth reaching out to God to ask Him about you.

It sounds simple because it really is that simple. I wish I could tell you that I did something fancy. However, I got away from the noise and out of a sincere heart I inquired with God through prayer about my purpose and He responded.

Matthew 7:7-8 states, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

It is worth going to God about it in prayer today. If you do not receive an immediate response, be persistent.

It is important to emphasize that it is necessary to form a relationship with God. You cannot bypass this step. As I stated early on, God only reveals his plan of your life over time. We can’t just get part of Word from God about our purpose then walk away. I can promise you it will not work out well in the end. We must remain in Him as will do the things He’s called us to do.

John 15:4 states, “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.” God wants us to be fruitful and fulfill His plans that He has for us, but we have to be willing to be stay with Him. Not get ahead nor behind.

In time, you will find out God’s purpose for your life and how it aligns with His will.

Need some more help? Here is my top book recommendation for this topic:

Book Recommendation —

The Purpose Drive Life by Rick Warren

“This is more than a book; it is a guide to a 40-day spiritual journey that will enable you to discover the answer to life’s most important question: What on earth am I here for? By the end of this journey you will know God’s purpose for your life and will understand the big picture — how all the pieces of your life fit together. Having this perspective will reduce your stress, simplify your decisions, increase your satisfaction, and, most important, prepare you for eternity.” (Statement from Rick Warren on Amazon Book Store)

4 Biblical Financial Principles To Apply To Your Life In 2024

The Bible has been around for thousands of years and is still relevant especially when it comes to financial principles. As believers, we should be locating and applying those financial principles to our lives.

It is so easy to get caught up in the world’s principles when it comes to money because we are exposed to it so much through media. However, we called to move differently than the ways of the world. Romans 12:2 (NLT) states, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

As you move away from financial behaviors that mimic the world, you may find that God really begins to bless your finances.

Remember, there should never be a time in your life where money is more important to you than serving God. Mark 6:24 (NIV) says, “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” It important to make sure your actions support that.

The best way to ensure you know how to handle your finances is through knowing what God’s Word says about it. Below, is a list of financial principles supported by the Bible that you should apply to your life.

1 — Tithing

This comes as no surprise. Tithing is an essential part of your spiritual journey. In Leviticus 27:30 (NIV), “A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.” I know a lot of believers are hesitant to set aside one-tenth of their income because they feel like it could go towards something “more important.” However, giving to God is important. God gives generously and He expects us to do the same. He asks us for so little. Just one-tenth of the first of the income that He blessed you with. I will say that you shouldn’t take this step us your heart isn’t in it. God is always evaluating our hearts. If you feel in an ounce of reluctance, maybe take a step and assess what’s really holding you back. If you haven’t started tithing or may be you stopped tithing, pray for God to help get you to the point of cheerfully tithes. There are many blessings on the other side.

2 — Importance of Paying Off Debt

Boy, there are a lot of beliefs surrounding debt. Not all of them are biblical. I’ve met people who find it totally acceptable to stay in debt all their life and others who believe in accumulating without paying it off. Psalms 37:21 highlights the difference between godly and wicked financial practices stating, “The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers.” It is ungodly to borrow without every repaying your debt. In fact, it is one of the biggest ways believers stay financial bound and there is no way that God wants that for us. Proverbs 22:7 says, “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender." As long as you are in debt, you will be at the mercy of people who care nothing about your well-being. It is sad, but true. If you are taking a look at your finances and identify this as an issue in your life, it may be time for you to start taking steps towards being debt free.

3 — Never Love Money and Don’t Be Eager Either

There is this myth going around that being rich is the root of all evil. I am not sure who started the rumor, but that’s not biblical. 1 Timothy 6:10 says, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” You will have seen many celebrities sadly losing their life over chasing money. There may be people around you that follow a similar trend. You may say to yourself that love is strong word and you don’t feel that way. I will say that a lot of us are eager. I heard a pastor say something really enlightening one Sunday. He said if we trusted God like the way we trusted our employees paying on us payday, then a lot of us would be in a better place in God. Most of us start making plans about what we plan to do with the money before payday. Being too eager can cause some many problems. Shift your focus off the money and unto God.

4 — Financial Discipline

I don’t think this gets preached enough, but discipline is the key to success. Proverbs 13:18 states, “He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.” As you learn lessons when it comes to finances, start shifting behavior to correct it. Most of our parents have done a poor job in extending financial literacy. That’s okay. We can’t go back in time, but life teaches us the lesson. As you see mistakes, straighten up behaviors. Delayed gratification seems to be a struggle for people in my generations including me. I’ve had to take a break from buying non essential items. It is hard, but it is a sacrifice in the short term that will get me a better position in the future. There are going to be certain lifestyle adjustments that are going to need to be made in your life too. Be open to those financial disciplines because it will better your life rather than hinder it.