You are allowed to miss who you were before.

Loss reshapes us. It changes how we see the world and how we see ourselves. Missing the person you used to be does not mean you are stuck—it means you are honest about what this journey has cost you.

God does not erase who you were. He carries that version of you forward into who you are becoming.

Nothing about you has been wasted.

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“See, I am doing a new thing!” — Isaiah 43:19

A Gentle Prayer

God, honor the parts of me that miss what once felt whole and familiar.
Walk with me as You shape what comes next.
Help me trust Your gentle work in me. Amen.

If today’s encouragement spoke to your heart, you may find ongoing support in my book, Broken But Still Me, available on Amazon just click on the book title, a 52-week devotional companion for widows offering more Scriptures, reflections, and gentle hope for the journey ahead.


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