11/17/2025
There are seasons in life that shake us, stretch us, and bring us to our knees… but they also reveal just how closely God holds us. When the weight feels heavy and the road feels uncertain, that’s when His presence becomes the most undeniable.
God never wastes a season. He turns hurt into healing, trials into strength, and every tear into something treasured. What we walk through becomes the shaping of who He’s calling us to be.
Psalm 56:8 reminds us that God collects every tear in His bottle. He writes them down. He sees them all. Nothing we walk through goes unnoticed by Him.
And this year… that truth hits different.
Tomorrow is my mom’s first heavenly birthday. And just a few months ago, we said goodbye to my dad. So as we enter this holiday season without them both, the ache is real. But so is His presence. God is with us in it—not after it, not around it, but right in the middle of the grief, the memories, the empty chairs, and the tender moments. He is preparing our hearts, strengthening us, and shaping us for what lies ahead, even when we don’t see it yet.
And when I talk about His power to heal… I can’t help but think of the scars I carry from my mastectomy. They are not marks of loss or something to hide. They are my warrior marks—evidence of what God brought me through. Proof of His healing. Proof of His faithfulness. Proof that what the enemy tried to use for harm, God turned into strength, courage, and new purpose.
So today, let this be your reminder:
You are not forgotten.
You are not alone in your grief.
You are held, seen, and understood by a God who gathers every tear and heals in ways only He can.
Shine through it, friend. Even in the hard seasons, God is right there in the middle of it with you. ✨