You’ve faced the death of your husband. Expected or not, the force of the impact when the reality sets in takes your breath away.

You manage to survive the initial necessary arrangements, visitation, funeral/memorial services – maybe because you were numb or maybe because of the support surrounding you or maybe because of your own inner strength.

But then, at some point, everyone else has to go about their lives…and you’re left all alone to face the empty house, empty chair, empty place at the table, empty bed. The emptiness resonates deep inside you. It shakes you to the core. The agony tears at your very soul. I was blindsided by my initial grief!

It’s important to allow ourselves to grieve. There is no timetable or prescribed method or steps on how to grieve. Each person and circumstances are different. We must each find our own way through the grief journey, but there are similarities and common issues that we will address on this platform.

Where then can you turn when grief overwhelms you? Turning to our Lord is the ultimate source of strength, peace, and hope when we are overcome with our heartbreak. Seeking Him through prayer and scripture is critical is our survival of our widowhood.

Psalm 34: 17-18 tells us “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

Dear widow friend, turn to the Lord today. Allow Him to comfort you and help you during your times of distress.