monique’s moments vol. 1: grief, healing and strength

This book was written to help you heal. It is dedicated to Major Elgin ＂Rick＂ Ross,＂MY WHOLE HUSBAND＂, the man who always saw the best in me.

This devotional is designed to:

Help you navigate the grief journeyDevelop your faith while you grieveStrengthen you amid vulnerabilityExamine the power of acceptanceHighlight the joy of rememberingNurture your healing through God

Moments of Serenity: Seeking Peace During Grief

Welcome to a space where we find ourselves together journeying through moments of healing, reflection, and growth. Here, you’ll find encouragement and the reminder that you are not alone in your struggles. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, wrestling with the weight of life’s burdens, or simply seeking a deeper connection with God, these moments are for you.

This devotional is designed to guide you through the difficulties of grief and healing. Each entry will offer reflections, stories from my personal moments, and scriptural insights to help you navigate the ups and downs of your grief journey. We will explore the power of acceptance, the importance of remembering, and the beauty of finding strength in vulnerability.

Grief is an unpredictable companion. It appears when we least expect it and challenges popular beliefs about strength and resilience. In this devotional series, we will learn that it is okay if you do not have everything together and figured out, especially as you grieve. Crying is not a sign of weakness; it is a necessary part of the healing process. Throughout this series of books, we will embrace our emotions and allow ourselves to feel. Deeply. We do this all knowing that, through vulnerability, we can find true healing.

Each moment of mine that you read through will be grounded in the wisdom of God’s Word. Scriptures placed within these moments of wisdom will offer you comfort and guidance. Anchor verses like Psalm 34:18 which reads, ＂The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit,＂ will remind us of God’s ever-present love and support. Together, we will draw strength from the Bible, finding hope and peace in God’s Word of Truth.

Each entry will include moments of prayer and reflection, inviting you to connect with God on a personal level. These prayers will offer a source of comfort and a means of expressing your deepest emotions to the One who understands them fully. Additionally, reflection prompts will encourage you to look inward to develop your awareness of your own emotional and spiritual state while you read about mine.

Because healing is an active process, each entry provides practical steps to help you move forward. Whether it’s through creating a remembrance space, journaling your thoughts, or reaching out to loved ones for support, these steps are designed to empower you on your journey. Remember, healing is not a destination but a continuous path of growth and renewal.

Now, please know that you are not alone on this journey. We are not just bodies that remain after loved ones are lost. After loss is when we realize that we are a community of hearts seeking healing and wholeness. So, as you read and reflect, know that others are walking alongside you, sharing in your struggles and triumphs as well as their own. Together, we will support and encourage each other, offering love and comfort as we move through our moments toward greater healing.