Experience opened my eyes to the subtle ways that grief is often minimized, dismissed, ignored, or avoided by others (and by me). Grief makes others uncomfortable and is not welcome in our culture.
When we pray “Lord, I’ll do anything,” we often imagine what that might mean—but God’s anything may take us through unexpected trials. In chronic illness and loss, His presence proves faithful, His peace steady, and His will good.
Contentment isn’t about appearance, approval, or perfection—it’s about knowing who we are in Christ. For years I chased identity in the wrong places, but God’s Word reminded me that I am chosen, loved, and enough. True freedom begins when we accept His truth and learn to love ourselves as He created us to be.
