The document provides guidance on how to break up well and deal with the aftermath of a breakup. It advises deciding if the relationship has run its course due to diverging paths, habitual issues, constant fighting, unfaithfulness or other problems. When breaking up, it recommends talking to God, setting a time and place, and communicating honestly and firmly while listening. After a breakup, it suggests letting go with persistence, addressing your emotions, participating in community, and enjoying your new normalcy. The gospel brings honesty, empathy, conviction and hope during this difficult process.
48. “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.”
-Revelation 21:4
Sense of rejection - Loss [time, money, friends] - Force to let go - Youthful idealism; Gospel > Things are not as they ought to be (Gen 3)
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15) / “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.” (Revelation 21:4)
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15) / “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.” (Revelation 21:4)
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15) / “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.” (Revelation 21:4)
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15) / “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.” (Revelation 21:4)