TEARS OF BETRAYAL - Conclusion

 Lessons for us. Are you coping with emotional distress caused by disappointment or by betrayal from someone you trusted? Maybe you are suffering from heartache because your courtship or marriage ended unexpectedly, or maybe someone you loved stopped serving Jehovah. A brother whose wife committed adultery and abandoned him said: "I was in a state of shock and disbelief. I felt useless, sad, and angry." If you coping with betrayal or disappointment, take comfort in knowing that Jehovah will never abandon you. The brother said: "I have come to realize that human relationships can fail, but Jehovah is our Rock. No matter what happens, he is always there. He will not leave his loyal ones." (Psalm 37:28) Remember, too. that Jehovah's love exceeds that of any human. As painful and any betrayal by someone may be, it has no bearing on how much Jehovah cares for you. (Romans 8:38, 39) The point is: Regardless of how a person has treated you, your heavenly Father loves you. 

When coping with betrayal, we also be comforted by David's reassuring words found at Psalm 34:18. (Read.) One reference work says that those "crushed in spirit" may refer to "those who have nothing good to look forward to," How does Jehovah respond to those who feel that way because of bitter disappointment?  Like a loving parent who hold and comforts a child in distress, Jehovah "is close to" us-ever compassionate and ready to help us if we feel crushed by betrayal or loss. He is eager to comfort and soothe our broken heart   and pained spirit. And he gives us many things to look forward to that help us endure our present trials. - ISAIAH 65:17.

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