06/17/2026
It’s easy to feel like you have to put on a brave face when you're walking through a season of loss, disappointment, or a prayer that hasn't been answered yet. We look at the empty chairs in our lives, whether that chair represents a person we miss deeply, a relationship that changed, or a dream that didn't come to pass, and we feel the heavy weight of that absence. Sometimes, there’s an unspoken pressure to pretend that having faith means you never cry.
But when we look at the scriptures, we see that Jesus stood right at Lazarus’ tomb and wept. He knew a miracle was coming, and He knew death wouldn’t have the final word, but He still allowed Himself to feel the weight of the moment. Our faith doesn't insulate us from pain or eliminate our tears; instead, it anchors us to a living Savior who gives meaning to those tears. We can hold on to hope with one hand while wiping away tears with the other, because despair is never our final destination. Jesus won, the tomb is empty, and He is faithful.
What is one way you’ve experienced God’s comfort and presence in the middle of a hard season? Let’s encourage each other in the comments below. 👇