Heal Unhealthy Love Patterns 7-Day PlanSample

Establish Godly Connections with Others Who Are Safe to Be Around

As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life’s marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us.

— Hebrews 12:1 (TPT)

Hurt people hurt others, but mostly they hurt themselves. When something hurts us, we begin sabotaging our lives and relationships. Thankfully, God gives us a way forward past our hurtful experiences and into greater freedom in Him to stop sabotaging ourselves and enjoy healthy connections with the people in our lives.

As Hebrews 12:1 reveals, the first step to healing is letting go of the wound that has pierced us. The wounds we receive from others may not be our fault, but what we do with those wounds is something we have control over. If we do not take care of the wound so that it can heal, it will fester. We will act in ways we may believe will protect us, but that creates problems instead. We may find ourselves making decisions that harm rather than help us and those around us.

But as we work toward our healing, we open up our lives to God's goodness for us (Romans 8:28). Whatever healing we need, we can trust that God will provide the right people in our lives. So, let us surround ourselves with godly, healthy people who are loving and safe to be around. Remember, God’s best for us is that we enjoy closeness with those who support us, have our back, truly want the best for us, and will not abuse, manipulate, or exploit us to get their way. He will strengthen us with His love and the love we receive from His people.

Decide today to seek God, your Healer, and ask for His direction in the restoration process, knowing He will guide and direct your path into healthy, godly relationships that bring you true peace.

Here are three Bible-based affirmations for today:

I AM healed by the love of God. I AM connected with safe people. I AM protected by God, and I AM protective of others because of the Holy Spirit’s power within me.

Remember, we capitalize the I AM to demonstrate our awareness that Christ in us gives us everything we need. We are nothing without Him.