At that moment, I was stunned. That box had been sitting there for who knows how long—overlooked, unnoticed. But somehow, on that day, in that session, with that client, it stood out.
After she left, I sat quietly. I began to pray. “Lord, what do you want me to do with this?” What God revealed to me was profound: So often, we go through life doing everything we can to fill the empty places within us. We exhaust ourselves trying to create peace, maintain strength, and manufacture joy with our own hands. We work hard supporting others, pouring our energy into building something whole, all while secretly struggling with loneliness, anxiety and silent grief. But it’s in those quiet, vulnerable, painful moments—the ones that bring us to our knees—that we finally look up. And just like that box on my shelf, God reminds us: “Without Me… you’re empty inside.” Let this be your reminder today. You don’t have to carry it all on your own If you’re in a place right now where you're tired, worn down, or feeling like nothing you do fills that inner void—I want you to know: You don’t have to navigate grief, trauma, or emotional exhaustion in silence. There is help. There is healing. There is hope. As a Grief & Trauma Coach, I support women like you-- especially those in ministry, caregiving, and leadership-find space to be vulnerable, heard, and spiritually restored. Together, we’ll create space for healing, reflection, and rediscovering peace through faith. You were never meant to do this alone. Let’s walk this journey—together. Schedule a consultation or reach out today 904-947-1829 www.blessingthroughbrokenhearts.org
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Thank you so much for reaching out with such a sweet and compassionate message. Your kindness and thoughtfulness truly touched my heart. It was a beautiful reminder that God places people in our lives to walk alongside us, even when we least expect it.
Your words couldn’t have come at a better time. Today, I had the opportunity to share my testimony with my Jacksonville Business Leaders group. I spoke about my journey to fully surrendering my pride, plans, and pain to the Lord—a lesson I first encountered as a child but only truly embraced in my 40s. It was a powerful moment of reflection, and your email felt like a confirmation of God’s love and presence in my life. Even as I write this, the song that played at my son’s celebration of life is playing in the background: "I Know There’s Going to Be Some Brighter Days." It’s a gentle yet powerful reminder of the Lord’s faithfulness in carrying us through the storms. Grief still comes in waves, sometimes unexpectedly, but I’ve learned to embrace those moments, let the tears flow, and then lean on the promise of our eternal reunion with our loved ones. Thank you, Juanita, for being a vessel of God’s love and grace today. Your words have lifted my spirit and reminded me that we are never alone in our struggles. You are in my prayers as well, and I am so grateful for your compassion and for being a sister in Christ. With love and appreciation, Stacy
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