Good Friday: From Absolutely Lowest Brokenness To Jaw-Dropping Redemption

🩸 Healing the Heart Through the Cross

Good Friday is a solemn day, yet a sacred one. It is the day Jesus bore the cross, endured suffering, and gave His life for the redemption of the world. The weight of our sin, shame, and brokenness was laid upon His shoulders—all for love.

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
– Romans 5:8 (KJV)

We call it Good not because the pain was light, but because the love was deep. Good Friday reminds us that there is no brokenness so deep that God’s grace cannot reach it. And this is especially true in our relationships—with others, with ourselves, and with God.

💔 The Cross Redeems Relationship

As Christian women, we carry many titles: mother, wife, sister, friend, coach, leader. But sometimes, these roles are touched by hurt:

• A close friendship turned cold

• A family member who cut ties

• A marriage marked by misunderstanding

• A client, coworker, or leader who betrayed your trust

Jesus understands relational pain. On Good Friday, He was:

• Betrayed by a friend

• Denied by someone He loved

• Abandoned by those He poured into

• Mocked by the ones He came to save

And yet—He still chose forgiveness.
He still chose redemption.
He still chose relationship.

🤍 From Broken to Whole

The cross is not only a place of suffering—it is a bridge to restoration.

“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” – 1 Peter 2:24 (KJV)

That includes healing of the heart:

• Healing from rejection

• Healing from disappointment

• Healing from betrayal

• Healing from loneliness

Every broken place in you was known by Jesus as He hung on the cross. And every broken relationship can be touched by His redemptive power.

🌿 Redemption in Our Relationships

On Good Friday, Jesus spoke these words:

“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” – Luke 23:34 (KJV)

This was not just a statement—it was a shift. A choice to love over revenge, to bless over bitterness.

And as women of faith, we are called to that same posture:

• To forgive where we were wronged

• To release where we cannot fix

• To pray for those who wounded us

• To open the door to healing—even if the relationship changes

Forgiveness does not mean forgetting or excusing. It means trusting God with justice and choosing freedom over captivity.

🧎‍♀️ Reflection: Who Is God Calling You to Forgive?

Good Friday is not just about receiving forgiveness—it is also about extending it. That friend, parent, coworker, or even yourself—God’s grace is enough for them too.

Let today be a holy exchange:

• Lay down the offense

• Pick up peace

• Release bitterness

• Embrace healing

The same cross that saves your soul can also heal your relationships.

🙏 A Good Friday Prayer

Lord Jesus,
Thank You for the cross. Thank You for bearing my sin, my shame, and my brokenness.
You see every wound and every strained relationship in my life.
Today, I lay them at Your feet.
Teach me to forgive as You forgave.
Help me to love when it hurts.
Heal what is broken and redeem what is lost.
Make me whole again—through Your blood, through Your grace, and through Your love.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

✝️ Good Friday Truth Mindset Declaration

I am redeemed by the blood of Jesus.
No pain is too deep for God to heal.
I choose to release offense and walk in freedom.
My relationships are covered by grace.
I will love like Christ—even in the hard places.

🪞Journal Prompts for Good Friday

1. What relationship has left you feeling broken or burdened?

2. What is one step of forgiveness you can take today?

3. How can you trust God with reconciliation—even if restoration looks different than expected?

Good Friday: From Absolutely Lowest Brokenness To Jaw-Dropping Redemption