When Love Hurts

Finding Hope in God's Unfailing Love This Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Can Be Hard

For many, Valentine’s Day is a joyful celebration of love, filled with roses, chocolates, and heartfelt gestures. But for others, this day serves as a painful reminder of love lost, broken relationships, divorce, or deep loneliness. If that’s you, I want you to know—you are not alone.

Maybe you’re grieving the end of a marriage. Perhaps you’re facing betrayal, separation, or the deep ache of unmet expectations. You might even feel like God has forgotten you in this season of heartache.

But the truth is, you are never forgotten. You are deeply loved by the One whose love never fails.

The Love That Never Fades

Human love, as beautiful as it can be, is imperfect. People let us down. Relationships break. Promises go unfulfilled. But God’s love is different—it’s eternal, unchanging, and completely whole.

“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed, says the LORD, who has compassion on you.” — Isaiah 54:10

This means that even if Valentine’s Day brings pain, you have a love that is far greater than human affection. It’s a perfect, redeeming love that sees you, knows you, and holds you—even in your brokenness.

When Your Heart Feels Shattered

If your heart is hurting this Valentine’s Day, here are a few reminders to anchor yourself in God’s truth:

1. God Sees Your Pain

You are not invisible to Him. He knows the weight of your heartache and draws near to the broken-hearted (Psalm 34:18). You don’t have to pretend everything is okay—bring your pain to Him. He is listening.

2. Your Worth is Not Defined by Your Relationship Status

The world often tells us that being in a relationship equals happiness, success, and fulfillment. But the reality is, your value isn’t determined by whether or not you have a Valentine—your worth comes from being a child of God.

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” — 1 John 3:1

3. Healing is a Process, and That’s Okay

Heartbreak doesn’t heal overnight. But as you lean into God’s love, He will walk with you through the pain, restoring your heart piece by piece.

Give yourself grace. Surround yourself with faith-filled friends, scripture, and worship. Healing takes time, but God’s love will sustain you every step of the way.

A Different Kind of Love Story

Maybe Valentine’s Day isn’t about romance for you this year—maybe it’s about rediscovering the greatest love story ever told.

Jesus came for the broken. He died for the hurting. He rose again to give us hope. His love is the love that never fails, never betrays, and never walks away.

“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” — Jeremiah 31:3

So if today feels heavy, turn your heart toward the One who loves you most. His love is deeper than any pain, stronger than any heartbreak, and more faithful than any human relationship.

You are seen.
You are loved.
And you are never alone.

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