FEB 14, 2024
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people, and His incomparably great power for us who believe.” Ephesians 1:18-19a
It takes courage to rebuild a relationship that has been devasted by sexual betrayal! Picking up the pieces, healing from the losses, and beginning to rebuild again is no easy task. Examining our lives and taking personal inventory is how we, not only begin to move forward, but how we grow stronger and build well as we do.
Hope is about vision. If our new life in Christ and the power of the Gospel is the main catalyst for transforming any broken situation, then Hope is the ability to look at the architectural blueprints and SEE God has designed something to come of it all. Ephesians 1:8 reminds us that HE has chosen for us to have this Hope. We don't have to worry that He may not want us to hope again. He does! And He is the One who fills us with it until we are so full that we are overflowing.
'May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit,' Romans 15:13 NIV.
When we can see what is possible, we know we have a chance to get there. To build well, especially in the aftermath of betrayal, requires that Hope will direct our vision in the good times and the bad. Have you received Hope from the Lord as a gift to move forward well?
When I learned about the betrayal of my husband after believing he was in remission for 10 years when he wasn't, I found hope at last in knowing that, no matter what happened with him, I knew I was going to be fine. Even if he did not ever come out of addiction and lies, I would be okay and the Lord would lead me into individual wholeness and freedom. That gave me a new kind of hope! In time, hope increased as I saw things change and new patterns form. Even now, I embrace the hope I have already been given and that I know can never be taken away from me.
As we grow and become stronger, we learn to look for hope in every area of life. We learn to envision the best, whether it is the best for ourselves, the best for our spouse, the best for our children, and even....yes, the best for those who have deeply wounded us and sinned against us. Hope keeps God in sight as we continue on our journey. Hope is the reassuring guideline to see if we are rebuilding accurately after devastation. It keeps us studying the blueprints
and considering in amazement all that is possible for the future!
Do you have hope after betrayal? The real question, in fact, is do you have hope after discovering the restorative power of the Gospel in your life? Are you learning confidence in the reality that He is with you and is leading you in truth and discernment? Can you see that He desires to reconcile the damage that has been done and restore back to you all that was lost and more?
If you are on this journey, but have not found Hope as I have described, I would love to talk with you! Hope opens the eyes of your heart so that you can SEE what is possible! If this has not been a part of your journey, please reach out for a free consultation. I would love to hear more, pray with you, and also share with you some of the ups and downs of my journey so far.
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that YOU can know the hope God has made possible!
Warmly,
Jana
Beginsathome22@gmail.com
#3. Hope: Eyes to See
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