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Did you know…..

I started doing some research on widows in the Bible. I don’t really even know what compelled me but, I found these women, or should I say, heroes in the Bible. They were considered heroic due to their faith, due to there courage and ability to persevere. I don’t think they would see themselves as heroes BECAUSE they just got up every day and just took one step forward on their own journey. There was no plan, there was just sorrow and yet, they showed the world what a widow is capable of.

Here are the few that I found to be so inspiring and seeing this encouraged my heart, I hope it does yours as well.

The Widow of Zarephath: This woman must have had the super power of empathy and hospitality and trust. She was sure she was going to die with her son. After her husband died, she was running out of resources. They were facing starvation due to a drought. But, she demonstrated such faithfulness to the profit Elijah by giving him the last of what she had. God sustains her miraculously. Where are we finding trust to be such a hard thought during this season?

Naomi: Her super power would be her faith. She lost her husband, and her two sons. She struggled with bitterness, rightly so, but there must have been a part of her that shined through beauty of spirit because her daughter in law was drawn to stay with her. Her daughter in-law desired to be with her the rest of the journey. She inspired her daughter in-law Ruth. I think her story showcases reslience and hope. EVEN in the face of all her loss. I bet you don’t even know how inspiring you are to those around you.

Abigail: Abigail’s super power was wisdom, intelligence, and courage. She prevented bloodshed when her husband disrespected king David. Her quick thinking and diplomacy averted a deadly conflict. This idea of wisdom and courage gets me to thinking about how we are stepping into areas where our husbands were, yet we are being empowered by our own resilience. Pretty darn cool.

Ruth: Loyalty was her super power, She chose loyalty over what was familiar. She left her homeland to accompany Naomi back to her homeland and because of her faithfulness to her mother In law, she demonstrated such courage and faith. Her actions lead her to many Boaz and that gave her a place in the lineage of Jesus. Your own loyalty towards your children and those around you are being highlighted right now!

We are a continuation of what is in scripture. We are heroes as we get up every day. Taking one step in front of the other. We smile when there is a deep emptiness. Sometimes we don’t smile and both are ok. We are truly heroes and even if you don’t feel like it, your kids are amazed by you.

This isn’t to push aside the grief, THIS is BECAUSE we grieve. BECAUSE we cry, BECAUSE we feel Lost and our sorrow is so deep that it may even keep us stuck.

You see we aren’t heroes because we are super human and pushing aside our sorrow, NO not at all, WE are heroes because of our sorrow and our willingness to be real with those around us. We don’t have to show up any different than we already are. Our ability to be authentic in our sorrow is what keeps us connected to our spouses. There’s no right way or wrong way to do this. So in my book, YOU are the hero WITH your husband in your heart every dang day!!

I love you and am so grateful we have all connected!!

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