
Heartbreak is one of the most uniquely painful human experiences. Whether you're experiencing grief after losing someone you love, or just broke up with a longterm partner, feeling heartbroken can be an all-consuming physical, mental, and emotional sensation that takes a toll on your hope to let love back in one day in the future. Bible verses for a broken heart can serve as healing scripture to get you through the darker days when depression controls your thoughts. A broken heart takes time to heal, but while you search for closure, God's love will help guide you forward until loving someone new feels safe again.
Bible verses can provide strength when your heart is at its weakest point. They can comfort you when death takes a loved one and even impact a current relationship. Through the ups and downs, God's words and love remain strong, even when you have a troubled heart after a divorce, separation, or breakup. Falling out of love is an unfortunate emotional roller coaster most people experience at least once in their life. But these Bible verses for broken hearts will remind you that you are still worthy of love and capable of letting love back into your life when you are ready. For now, God's love is enough.
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Jeremiah 29:11
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"
The Good News: The moments of your life that are hurtful are not meant to destroy you. God's plans may not make sense to us as they are happening, but they are always meant to benefit us in the long-term.
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Philippians 4:6-7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
The Good News: Even in a situation as devastating as heartbreak, it is important to keep faith. Turn to Him and pray, and He will help your heart, mind, and spirit to recover.
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Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
The Good News: Being brokenhearted may tire you out, but laying your cares and worries before God gives you the support you need to get through your heartache.
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Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
The Good News: You may feel alone during your time of heartbreak, but God’s loving hand is always near. Rely on Him and your path to healing will be made clear.
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2 Corinthians 4:8-10
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed, perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.”
The Good News: Despite the adversity that we face, we can find peace in knowing that everything we go through is meant to glorify the goodness of God.
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Psalm 46:1-2
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.”
The Good News: No matter what we go through, God is always here fighting the good fight for us and with us.
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Psalm 71:20
“Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.”
The Good News: Regardless of your troubles, God has something better planned for you on the other side of them.
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Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
The Good News: No matter the source of your heartbreak, God can repair your wounds.
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John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
The Good News: God’s love and peace are not contingent upon anything this world offers. You do not have to hold on to hurt because He can supply you with the peace you need.
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John 1:5
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
The Good News: Even on the darker days, remember the light within you — which God keeps shining always.
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Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good for those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
The Good News: No matter how “bad” things may seem, everything works together for the greater good. Never feel counted out.
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Isaiah 43:18
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.”
The Good News: God does not keep count of our past mistakes, so we don’t have to either.
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Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand.”
The Good News: When you are feeling lost amidst heartbreak, remember that you are not alone. The Lord is beside you to give you strength.
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Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
The Good News: Though you may feel defeated, God is closer than you realize. He is always with you and can heal your heart.
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Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
The Good News: God will always be there for you and love you no matter what you are going through or where you are in life.
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Psalm 30:5
“For His anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
The Good News: No matter how hard it may be to heal your heart, there will come a day that you will get through your hurt.
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Psalm 30:5
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.”
The Good News: God is always here to fight the battle for you.
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Hebrews 13:5-6
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’ So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’”
The Good News: The world can never do for you what God can. You can find comfort in knowing that He will always go before you and protect you.
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Proverbs 14:13-14
“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief. The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.”
The Good News: Heartbreak is a nuanced feeling that has multiple stages and looks different for everyone. You may laugh and feel moments of joy when under the surface, you are still in pain. But know that He is looking over you and giving you the love and direction you need to move on.
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Luke 18:1
“And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray not lose heart.”
The Good News: A broken heart does not mean you lose heart. It means that a part of your heart has been hurt, but you can repair those aches with a strong heart and the love of God.