Fluent in the story of tomorrow, my heart envisioned scene upon scene of a future where my little one grew and laughed and lived. Yet, dreams that once danced deep in the hollows of my heart now rest inside a slip of bygone time.
One moment I was pregnant with life—the next, a heartbeat lost to eternity.
Whether miscarriage or other aching loss, perhaps you, too, know this empty echo in your spirit as you grieve your beautiful dreams interrupted. I’m so sorry for your loss, dear friend. It can be so hard to wrap our tender hearts around the loss of a future we expected.
One of my favorite Biblical writers, King David, knew a lot about loss, as well, having experienced many seasons of loss in his life. I love this comforting scene David pens, describing God’s presence amidst the darkest of days:
“The LORD is my shepherd…Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” (Psalm 23:1-4)
Before David was king, he was a shepherd, so he understood the tender care of a shepherd for his sheep. David knew the difficult paths a shepherd led his sheep along while protecting and providing for them—staying ever-close through it all.
About 30 years before David wrote that scene from Psalm 23, he also penned these comforting words: “I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.” (Psalm 139: 7-10, NLT)
Throughout the ups and downs of David’s days, he recognized that his God, the Shepherd of his life, was his ever-present source of comfort and support.
Oh, the relief of recognizing, as David did, that even when loss leaves us feeling empty and alone, never once will the Lord leave our side. The great Shepherd of our souls is as close as our very breath, tenderly walking with us through every dark valley of life.
Dear sister, it’s okay to feel what you feel; God isn’t judging you for being human and heartbroken. The Lord understands your disappointment and confusion, and He doesn’t need you to filter your pain.
Your God is right here, right now, loving you where you are.
In times like these when there are no answers to the “whys” your heart cries, dear friend, may you rest in the tender love of God, who is forever with you. Curl up in His palm and be held in the comfort of His care. 
Dear friend, please know that, whatever your loss, I’m praying for you today.
May God’s tender comfort meet you amidst your pain today and in the days to come.
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