When Healing Looks Different Than We Prayed For

Hey friend, I’m so glad you’re here. Pull up a chair, grab something warm to sip, and let’s chat.

Exactly one month today ago today, my sister went home to be with the Lord. My heart aches even as I write those words. It’s hard to wrap my mind around the fact that just months ago, I was still grieving my mom’s passing and now I’m grieving again. Over the last eleven months, I’ve watched my sister’s health rise and fall, holding onto hope, praying for her healing, and trusting God every step of the way. Through it all, I’ve learned that sometimes what we pray for doesn’t look like what we receive. When my mom passed, I realized that healing doesn’t always come on this side of eternity. The Lord knows what is best, even when we don’t understand it. Scripture reminds us that “all things work together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28, NIV). For my sister, healing took place on the other side of eternity. I take solace in knowing she’s no longer in pain, no longer fighting for breath, no longer suffering in her earthly body. She is whole. She is free. She is home. The Bible tells us, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4, NIV). I’m holding onto that truth right now. I know that as I continue to lean on the Lord, He will be my comforter. “The joy of the Lord is my strength” (Nehemiah 8:10, NIV), and though my heart is heavy, I know that it is well with my soul. If you’re walking through loss right now, I want to encourage you lean on the only one who can truly give you peace. Allow God to be Jehovah Shalom, the Lord your peace, in your time of sadness. He is near to the brokenhearted, and He will carry you through.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (NIV)

With love and gratitude, always,

Kevi