Restoration of the Broken Heart
A broken heart is one of the deepest human pains—and also one of the most transformative and impactful. It means you loved, you hoped, you risked and you have lost something. That risk taken was what we’ve all tried to invest in. It is always a peril trusting people and the environments those people frequent. It did not work out. That is why relationships are risky. …and now, you're standing in the aftermath, wondering how to breathe again.
What remains? Actually, a few things still linger. One of them is a broken spirit, and with that comes a feeling like the light inside you has dimmed. It feels deeper than sadness and the soul expresses emotions of exhaustion. The great thing is, even here, healing is possible.
When we as hurt people walk through the hurt and distractions that cause this darkness, we should acknowledge the fractured inside person, not run from the reality of the pain.
In those moments, people work feverishly to deny what is going on and declare, “I’m okay.” Don’t pretend you’re okay. A broken spirit deserves honesty. Say it aloud. Write it down. Let the truth breathe. The Bible says, “The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit?” — Proverbs 18:14
When the LORD GOD is holding you and I, He has all the broken, cracked and shattered pieces of our life. None of us has the responsibility to fix “us”. Restoration begins when we surrender. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3
Find someone who won’t rush your healing. Seek a safe place or presence. A friend or a counselor are often really good resources. Remove yourself and stay away from toxic people and environments. Sometimes, just being ‘seen’ is the beginning of restoration.
I recall saying many an outcry to GOD. Here is one that could help get you started. These are not your words, but maybe you can get started formulating your OWN.
“LORD, I am weary. My spirit is crushed. I don’t know how to grow from this, but I trust You see me. Restore what I cannot restore. Breathe life where I feel empty. I will wait for You.”
You’re not alone. You’re not forgotten, and this brokenness is not the end. It is and can certainly be the soil where new life begins.
Spiritual restoration is the process of renewing, healing, and reconnecting with your inner self (soul), your faith and the Spirit of the Lord. It’s about finding peace, purpose, and clarity when life feels fragmented or heavy. Whether you're feeling spiritually drained, disconnected, or simply seeking deeper meaning, restoration will be transformative.
Here’s how people often approach spiritual restoration:
What does it feel like on the inside when I think I might need spiritual RESTORATION?
…feeling spiritually numb or distant from your support of the Spirit of GOD (dry)
…feeling a sense of inner emptiness
…constant anxiety or restlessness
…feeling of loss of joy in things that once inspired you
Maybe you are struggling to forgive, let go, or move forward
What can your restoration lead you to?
…a renewed sense of peace and direction
Healing from emotional or spiritual wounds
A greater sense of compassion and patience
If you have distanced yourself from your values, it is time to rejoin
If you’re open to it, we can help guide and walk with you through your spiritual restoration journey.
What does YOUR heart’s regeneration look like? I cannot specifically determine that, but GOD has that answer.
I can suggest that it begins in silence—Your silence. Not the absence of sound, but the quieting of chaos. The heart, once bruised by disappointment, starts to breathe again. This breath is GOD’s, moving through your whole being.
The restoration of regeneration isn’t instant. It’s the slow stitching of soul to spirit, the gentle whispers of forgiveness, with the courage to feel again. It’s the moment you choose to believe that love is still worth giving (and receiving), that joy is not a memory but a promise, and that your heart is owned by GOD and He wills that it beat with His purpose and plan.
A heart’s restoration is a powerful image. Spiritually, it evokes the idea of healing, renewal, and rediscovering love, hope, and resolve after a period of brokenness or weariness.
The Biblical concept of “a heart that trusts GOD’s plan” is beautifully captured by the word bittachon, which means trust or confidence, especially in the Lord’s providence. Sometimes we need a deeper view of something, especially when our search for meaning, happiness and joy is needed. Here is a bit more detail to the word bittachon. Rooted in the verb batach, it gives light to the action we must take to pursue our restoration. We must learn “to trust, rely on and feel secure.” This is not just intellectual (your faith is there), but a heart-level surrender. This is nothing short of leaning into GOD’s wisdom, timing, and goodness. Bittachon goes beyond hope. It’s the emotional decision to rest in GOD’s care, even when logic or evidence is lacking.
Another conceptual phrase that supports this quest of truth is "Lev Boteach". If you been in and around the history of the Bible, you know that it is steeped in idioms expressions, sayings and easy to follow thought patterns. Lev Boteach literally means “a heart that trusts.” This phrase reflects a deep, unwavering confidence in GOD's plan, even when circumstances are unclear or difficult. I recently learned that it is often paired with verses like Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart.”
When we contract this Emunah (faith) with Lev Boteach (a heart that trusts), the outcome is nothing short of a restored and regenerated heart that has chosen to lean, rest and walk confidently in GOD’s plan and will.
NOTE: Don’t mistake this as super easy. It is not if you have been wounded in indescribable ways.
This is still a tender and courageous place to be–being spiritually wounded yet still reaching for restoration. It means your heart hasn’t given up. It’s still longing for connection, healing, and peace.
If you are real about your relationship with Yeshua (Jesus), “fixing” the issue between you and your brother or sister in IMPARATIVE and a BIBLICAL Mandate!
· Start with your own healing
· Seek forgiveness—from GOD and yourself
· Approach any and all relationships with humility
· Allow GOD to guide the timing
“The heart is the mind.” The Bibe declares the heart isn’t just a physical organ or a seat of emotion—it’s the center of wisdom, discernment, and spiritual understanding.
A shattered lev (heart) is not the end. It’s the beginning of godlike craftsmanship. GOD doesn’t discard broken hearts, He rebuilds them with deeper wisdom, softer compassion, and stronger faith. I whole-heartedly trust and believe this.
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart (lev nishbar), O GOD, You will not despise.” — Psalm 51:17
Final words: Brokenness is not shameful—it’s sacred. A lev nishbar is the heart most open to transformation.