January 16 - Remembering God When We Feel Betrayed
- Cindy Rae Fancher
- Jan 16
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 28
Finding Your Creative Bones® - Daily 365 Day Devotional with Tangle © 2023 Cindy Rae Fancher, CZT
It cuts deep when we feel betrayed. Remember, God is there.
When betrayal is from those we love and trust, the wound can fester and refuse to heal. If we allow it, betrayal can change our lives for the worse.
Over time, there have been story after story of betrayal and its horrible consequences. Yet many stories do not tell what happens to the betrayer. Considering the betrayer, it seems they must cut a part of their soul away with each betrayal. Do they throw a part of themselves into the wilderness with the act? It seems inevitable that they eventually cut off all good for themselves if they repeatedly betray others.
On the other hand, being trustworthy prevents us from sacrificing ourselves, who we are, and our good. Instead, we share, love, and invite others to do the same through our trustworthiness. Joseph was a great example who remained true to his belief in the Lord and the Lord to him, even though he was repeatedly betrayed.
When you feel betrayed, do not let the betrayer steal any part of your goodness. Instead, look to Joseph in Genesis and emulate his faith. Show your betrayer there is another way with your forgiveness and lack of retaliation. They may be bewildered by your actions. This is a better result than opening yourself to the unhappiness retaliation will bring you.
Prayer:
Father, there are many occurrences of betrayal in the Bible, the most memorable being Judas's betrayal of your sweet son. Throughout the Bible, we read about the horrors of anger against wrong and the beauty of acknowledging, yet not growing, hate from betrayal. This is another choice I must make in my life. I want to choose love, but this does not always come easily or quickly. Sometimes, the hurt is overwhelming, and when that happens, please help me overcome the pain. I cannot do it alone. I know I need to choose, and you will help me live with the choice. That is your promise, and I humbly accept it. Forgive me for the time it takes me to make the right choice. With your help, I hope to reduce the time I spend throughout my life. Holy Spirit, help me with your wisdom to lessen the burden of these choices. I humble myself in your presence and pray in your son's name, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Unfortunately this has happened to me from my own family. It hurts but I can't let them get the best of me. I pray for them daily and hope for a change but in the meantime, I know God has me on his side. Another great prayer also.
I do believe in a higher power and that everything does happen for a reason. This belief has helped me trust in my experiences and know that things will work themselves out.
Hi Cindy, This really touched me, having recently suffered betrayal by two of my closest family members.
You didn’t gloss over the pain or rush to tidy it up with easy answers. That honesty matters. Betrayal shakes trust at a deep level, and the way you reminded me of Joseph staying open to God in that place and offering forgiveness and kindness instead of retaliation made it real.
Remembering God in moments of betrayal is hard but not impossible. Thank you for naming what so many of us feel but struggle to say out loud.