Lent Day 27

Lent Devotional

Day 27 - Friday, March 20, 2026

"Hope In The Middle Of Loss"

Author: Holly Urquhart

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Scripture: John 11:25-26, Psalm 30:5 & John 1:5

How do I find peace in the middle of the not knowing? I was told to engage in healthy and helpful actions to address grief in order to move forward and discover a fulfilled life once again. Well, that wasn’t the case when I lost my Dad. I didn’t realize that I wasn’t making healthy choices when I was grieving. I would go to work, come home and sit in front of the TV and just eat. I gained over twenty pounds.  I didn’t want to do anything, not even with friends. I didn’t find peace in the middle of not knowing. And I for sure did not seek it. But eventually, I did. It wasn’t until my husband, after a year, said, “How long are you going to sit on that couch and do nothing?” Wow, did that open my eyes to realize what I was doing.  I hadn’t even realized what I was doing. My husband let me grieve for a year and finally didn’t want to see me doing this to myself anymore. I lost hope and didn’t have any desire to find it. Hope doesn’t require you to be okay today. It only asks you to believe that the story isn’t over. My Dad’s story will never be over as long as I carry his memories and tell his stories. Getting off the couch and engaging to be healthy has made me fulfilled and happy with God again.

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father- In the moment of sorrow and loss, I turn my heart to you. Give me the strength to carry on when grief feels overwhelming.  Surround me with your love and provide me with comfort and peace in the middle of not knowing.  Help me to see beyond the darkness.  Renew my spirit with hope, peace, and love.  May I have hope even when I cannot see it. Restore my faith.  Let my heart heal and renew. You are the amazing and wonderful God-Amen.