Embracing Stillness in Remembrance
“For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, ‘In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.’ ” - Isaiah 30:15a
Lord, I confess there are days I crave noise just to drown out the struggle. But your invitation is always the same: sit with Me in the quiet. But sometimes it's hard. And when I do, it isn't the silence of defeat; it's the pause where worry falls away and Your peace begins to breathe.
As I approach the two-year anniversary of losing my best friend and husband, the weight of this season is palpable. Each day is filled with reminders of his laughter, his love, and the life we built together. The memories seem to echo in every corner of my heart, and sometimes, they feel too heavy to bear. In these moments, I often find myself being too busy or reaching for the volume knob, craving loud music to drown out the ache of absence and loneliness. It's as if I believe that if the noise is loud enough, I can temporarily forget the void that's been created.
But then I hear that gentle nudge from the Lord, calling me back to His presence—an invitation I cannot ignore. “In quietness and trust is your strength,” whispers Isaiah 30:15. I realize that I don't have to drown out the memories or my grief; instead, I can bring them to Him. The stillness isn't a sign of defeat; it’s a sacred space where I’m reminded that even in my sorrow, God meets me.
I don’t always know how to let go, but in the stillness, I learn to rest in His strength—strength that doesn’t always look loud but holds firm even in the chaos of grief. It’s here, in this quiet embrace, that I find solace. Even when nothing makes sense, I sit with Him, trusting that He understands my heart completely.
God, help me choose stillness today. Wrap me in strength that doesn't shout but firmly reassures me. Through every memory, every whisper of what I've lost, I am reminded that only You can fill the void that remains. Though the journey feels lonely, I know that I am never truly alone. Your love surrounds me—comforting, healing, and guiding me forward. As I surrender my struggle to You, I find renewed hope. I believe that you meet me in every hush, every surrender. Amen.
May we all find the courage to embrace the stillness, for in it, we can discover the beauty of His presence and the peace that surpasses all understanding.