Have you ever wondered if your heart would ever beat again after heartbreak?
Whether it was a divorce, a betrayal, or the slow unraveling of something you thought would last forever—losing love can feel like your world is crumbling beneath your feet. The pain is so real and raw. The disappointment is heavy. And let’s be honest, the enemy loves to use heartbreak to plant seeds of bitterness, fear, and doubt.
But here’s the truth: God is with you in the midst of your disappointment. He sees the tears you cry when no one is looking. He knows the details that others don’t. And He is more than able to take the ruins of your past and build something brand new—something beautiful.
The key?
Healing. Letting go. And making room for the love God has in store.
How to Heal & Move on From Heartbreak
1. Acknowledge the Hurt, But Don’t Live In It
Healing starts when we get real about our wounds. It’s okay to grieve. It’s okay to feel hurt. But it’s not okay to let that pain define your future.
Psalm 34:18 reminds us: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
You’re not alone in this. God is close, He’s not just watching from a distance. Have faith that he’s actively working to restore your heart.
2. Release Bitterness & Embrace Forgiveness
Oh, this one is hard, isn’t it?
When people wrong us, when they break their promises, when they walk away—it’s easy to let bitterness take root. But bitterness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to suffer.
Ephesians 4:31-32 tells us: “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened was okay. It means you’re releasing it to God and refusing to let it control your future.
3. Let God Heal What People Broke
People may have hurt you, but people can’t heal you. Only God can do that. That’s why pressing into Him is so important. Ask Him to reveal any areas of your heart that still need healing. Let Him rewrite your story.
Isaiah 61:3 says: “To all who mourn in Israel, He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair.”
Did you catch that? Beauty for ashes. Joy instead of mourning. God is in the business of restoration!
(Just look at what he has done in my life… I wrote an entire book, “Beauty in the Ashes,” sharing my story and testimony—to get to where I am today!)
4. Be Willing to See Both Sides
One of the hardest parts of moving on is realizing that there are always two sides to a story. It’s easy to see things from our own perspective, but Proverbs 18:17 reminds us:
“The first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.”
This doesn’t mean your pain isn’t valid, it just means that wisdom allows us to step back and see the bigger picture. And sometimes, healing comes when we stop replaying the story in our heads and start asking God to show us what we need to learn.
Proverbs 29:11 says: “A fool gives vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.”
5. Make Room for Love Again
Once healing has begun, you have to make room for what’s next. Holding on to past hurts won’t allow new love to flourish. When God brings someone into your life, you don’t want to carry old wounds into a new beginning.
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” —Isaiah 43:18-19
I remember praying after my own divorce, “God, will You ever let my heart beat again?” The pain of the past was so overwhelming. I felt like everything around me was caving in, and people that had been pillars in my life had walked away. The fear of moving forward felt paralyzing.
But I did move forward, relying on Him to guide me. And today, I’m so glad I kept the faith. I’m grateful to have found a man who wants to walk through life with me, along the path God has created for us. And along the way, I learned who my true friends are.
God wasn’t done with me—and He’s not done with you either. God has something NEW planned for you. Will you be ready for it?
Your Heart Can Beat Again
If you’re still in the healing process, give yourself grace. If you’re afraid of loving again, take it to God. If you’re struggling to let go, remember: God sees every detail, and He is making a way for something greater.
Your heart will beat again. And when it does, it will be stronger, wiser, and ready for the love that God has been preparing for you all along!
Keep moving forward. Keep trusting in Him. The best is yet to come!