– You don’t need their approval to be whole.
Some people will never applaud your healing—especially if your wholeness reveals what they haven’t addressed within themselves.
They’ll say you’re moving too fast. That you’re “different now.” That you’ve changed. But they never saw the tears. Never heard the private prayers. Never witnessed the nights you lay in silence, just trying to remember what peace felt like.
You don’t need permission to be whole. Especially not from people who are still pretending their brokenness is strength.
Sometimes we stay stuck longer than we should because we’re waiting for someone who hurt us to admit it… and they won’t. Or we’re waiting for people who ghosted us during our healing to return with applause… and they won’t. But healing isn’t a group project. It’s a sacred process between you and God.
You have the right to heal without their permission.
Letting God restore you doesn’t require a roundtable of opinions. Psalm 147:3 (NLT) says, “He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” That’s personal. Intimate. Direct. No middlemen. No applause needed.
They may have contributed to your breaking, but they don’t get to co-author your healing. Some people only knew you when you were hurt. That version of you made them feel needed, superior, or secure. But now you’ve established boundaries. You’ve gained clarity. And your wholeness intimidates those who only connect with your dysfunction.
Don’t wait for broken people to confirm what God already did.
Even Jesus didn’t seek approval from the Pharisees for the healings He performed. He simply did the work, told people to go and sin no more, and moved on. You can do that too.
If you’re healing, don’t take a detour for spectators who were never meant to walk this part of the journey with you. Some won’t understand. That’s okay. They’re not the evidence—your peace is.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.