I don’t understand why some people choose to break another’s heart.
“She was happy—laughing, smiling, singing, dancing—without a care in the world. Something inside told me to prepare my heart for despair.”
The man was heartbroken when he discovered his wife had been having an affair at work. He thought she loved him, and he had envisioned a life where they would raise their children together and live happily ever after. His dream was shattered because, as she put it, it was “just a little fun at work.”
Why would someone break their sacred covenant of marriage for something so fleeting? The lure of lust, the influence of the evil one, envy, jealousy, and coveting—all of these temptations contribute to a heartbreak that feels impossible to bear. Their “little fun” cost them everything they’d built together. And the saddest part? This isn’t an isolated story. Hundreds, even thousands of families experience this pain, even within the church.
I recently watched a video on social media where someone spoke about how some women grow tired of being a wife to one husband. She shared that some women don’t mind being “the side chick,” willing to risk their families for an affair with a married man. And it’s not just the women—many men fall into the same trap. Whether single or married, both are responsible for breaking someone’s marriage vows. And because of this, there are so many broken-hearted people, crying out and asking, “Why, God?”
When we can’t understand people’s actions, we often turn to God, seeking comfort. If you’re hurting and feel lost, know that God understands your pain and heartache. He knows what it is to experience unfaithfulness; Israel was often unfaithful to Him. You’re not alone in your heartache. He understands the betrayal, sadness, anger, and jealousy.
Turn your heart over to God—He is the healer of the broken-hearted. Jesus came to mend those who are shattered inside:
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.” (Luke 4:18, KJV)
God sees you. He knows your hurt and wants to heal and restore you. Take this time to draw near to God. Healing from a broken heart, especially one caused by betrayal and infidelity, takes time, but God will be with you every step of the way. Don’t let the enemy push you into despair.
Lord, I pray that you will heal the broken-hearted. Comfort them through your Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit pour out your love and healing power over all the brokenhearted. Pour out Your love and healing power over every wounded heart, soothing their hurt, anger, jealousy, and despair. I pray that they will take the time to sit with you and ask all the Why God questions that they have and may You answer them with love. Send ministering spirits to guide them through this season of pain. Heal their hearts and send angels to comfort them, surrounding them with Your love and protection. I pray that you will shield them from the schemes of the enemy, the devil, Satan, who may try to take advantage of their hurt. I ask for your divine power and love to surround them through this season of despair. Turn their mourning into joy. I pray this in Jesus’ name, amen.
