Embracing Vulnerability in WidowhoodSample

Yesterday, we read about Naomi and Ruth and how being vulnerable is an important part of this journey. We also learned from them how to lean into faith amid heartache. How to ask the questions, pour out your pain to your Heavenly Father, and allow Him to comfort and strengthen you in your most vulnerable moments.

Losing a loved one is never easy and it can be difficult to cope with, but as the beautiful story of Naomi and Ruth shows us, it is possible to find healing and redemption even after the greatest loss.

In Psalms 68:5-6, God tells us that not only is He here for us in our lonely moments, but He also desires to provide a family for us. This can be a natural family or a family of believers. As a widow, you can often feel left alone to fend for yourself after the death of a spouse, and it can be difficult to find a sense of community without the support of a partner. But none of us are meant to walk alone.

In Psalms 68, we are told that God sets the lonely in families. God’s design is for us to find strength, comfort, and support through each other. This is exemplified throughout scripture. He cares about you and desires that you not stay isolated, but instead find solace in His beautifully designed family of God.

CHALLENGE:

Put 2-3 items on your calendar to do this week that involve reaching out to others from the community. It can be something like a phone call, a lunch date, a small group, or volunteering at your church with a friend.

JOURNAL:

Write down a list of family and friends who have offered help or encouragement to you during this past season. Are there any you have pushed away or undervalued that you should bring close? Write down how you are going to rekindle those relationships (i.e., a text, call, thank-you note, invitation to coffee, etc.).