Misrepresentation

Have you ever felt misunderstood… or worse, misrepresented?

There’s a unique kind of heartbreak that comes when someone you love doesn’t just step back but when they believe something about you that isn’t true. Maybe you were accused of something you didn’t do. Maybe your character was questioned. And maybe it wasn’t just someone but, maybe it was family or someone you consider family

That cut that you feel is deeper than words.

But Scripture isn’t silent about this kind of hurt.

Joseph’s story in Genesis is one of trust destroyed by those closest to him. His brothers betrayed him. Potiphar’s wife falsely accused him. His prison time was unfair. Yet, somehow, he kept choosing faithfulness over bitterness.

Genesis 50:20 says:

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good…”

It’s also can be easy to want to clear your name. To fix it, To shout the truth until someone listens. But sometimes, we’re called to take a quieter road. Not one of weakness—but of strength. One that says, “God knows. And that’s enough—for now.”

Sometimes you just have to let go and let God

Proverbs 19:5 says:

“A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.”

But we let God handle that part.

If you’ve walked through something like this, please know that you’re not alone.

And you’re not crazy for still loving people who hurt you.

You’re not crazy for however you feel about the situation. If you feel sad. That’s ok! If you feel mad. That’s ok! If you feel crushed. That’s ok!

God is in the business of healing—especially hearts broken by lies.

Keep going, friend.

Your story doesn’t end in accusation—it ends in redemption and your day will come. Because God knows the truth. He knows your heart and your intentions.

He knows you and he loves you!