Rebuilding your life after experiencing a soul-crushing loss is a journey for which no one feels genuinely prepared. I remember the day my world shattered. Standing in empty rooms that once echoed with laughter and love, I felt utterly unmoored. The weight of grief pressed down on me, transforming a once-vibrant leader into someone overwhelmed by the prospect of rebuilding. I’d just lost my husband, and imagining beauty or wonder in my new reality seemed impossible. Perhaps you can relate.
Even as you rebuild, moments of breathtaking beauty are waiting to be noticed.
When trauma or tragedy strikes, it’s as if a veil descends, obscuring our ability to see anything good or awe-inspiring in our surroundings. Loss, whether it comes in the form of grief, heartbreak, or a devastating life change, leaves us facing a life that looks nothing like what we once knew. But sometimes, it’s precisely in these moments—where things feel broken and unfinished—that we begin to find awe, to see God’s hand and His presence in surprising ways.
Awe—that feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder—has the power to shift our perspective, even in the darkest times. It reminds us that there’s still vastness and mystery in the world beyond our immediate pain. But how do we open our eyes to see it?
