Shattered, Still ChosenSample

There’s Still Hope for Us

There was a season when I wasn’t sure we’d make it.

I felt distant. He felt confused. We were both hurting, both unsure how to move forward.

I wanted to feel whole again. I wanted to feel close to him again. But so much of what had happened to me before marriage had built walls I didn’t know how to tear down. And even though he didn’t cause the pain, we were both living in the tension of it.

Maybe you’ve felt this too—like the trauma of your past is too big, and the marriage you’re in is too fragile to hold the weight of it all.

Let me pause right here and tell you the truth:

God is not done with your story.

There is still hope for your marriage.

It doesn’t happen overnight. Restoration takes time, honesty, humility, and sometimes, outside help. But I’ve seen God take what felt broken beyond repair and breathe life into it again.

I’ve watched laughter return.

I’ve seen touch become safe.

I’ve seen communication deepen and understanding grow. I’ve watched love that was weary become rooted and strong.

You may be wondering, “But how do we get there?”

You take one honest step at a time:

• Let your spouse see the parts of your heart that hurt.
• Invite God into the places you’ve kept hidden.
• Be willing to ask for help—a counselor, a mentor, a trusted friend.
• Celebrate small progress. Mourn what’s been hard. Don’t measure your marriage against someone else’s.

The most beautiful stories of healing often look like slow rebuilding, not instant fixes.

God is faithful.

He is a restorer.

And even if it doesn’t look exactly how you imagined, He knows how to redeem every part of your journey—including your love story.

You and your husband are not alone in this.

You’re learning to love in the presence of pain—and that kind of love is sacred.

Reflection:
What do you still hope for in your marriage? Have you shared that hope with God lately? What would it look like to take one small step toward that vision this week?

Prayer:
God, there are days when I wonder if we’ll make it. But I’m choosing to believe that You’re still working—even when it’s hard to see. Thank You for loving us through the process. Teach us how to love each other again, with patience, grace, and understanding. Help me hold on to hope—not just for healing, but for deeper connection, laughter, trust, and joy. You are the God who restores. I believe You can restore us too. In Jesus’ name, amen.