Responding To Broken Relationships 1 Sam. 19:9-10 Relationships with loved ones may end for many different reasons, and every time a relationship is severed it leaves us feeling lonely and with hurting hearts. The heart of Christ, however, is for understanding to occur. In this Message, we will look at the biblical principles for dealing with ruptured relationships, and will learn how to respond in a Christ­ like manner.Identify common reasons relationships are broken.Learn how to respond wisely to broken relationships in their lives.Understand Christ’s heart and biblical principles for restoration.In our relationships, we have to follow Christ’s example of seeking restoration, even when everything in our human nature fights against it.