Do you have a safe space in times of storms?
Recently, our country faced a storm that left many people without homes, loved ones, and possessions. Despite all our technology, we can’t always predict the true impact of these storms on someone’s life. It’s heartbreaking to lose what we value and, more so, the people we love. When heavy rains and fierce winds come, we seek shelter in our homes, trusting they’ll protect us from harm.
And in life, we also need a safe space—a haven, a refuge—when trials and struggles overwhelm us. When we can’t make sense of comforting verses, when hope seems distant, when our knees grow weary from prayer, when our hands grow weary from lifting praises, and when encouragement feels empty, leaving only tears. That’s when we need others to help carry the burdens we've been bearing alone—those who can give us warmth and reassurance. Friends who, like those in the Bible, would even tear up the roof to bring us closer to Jesus.
We weren’t meant to walk alone, to carry all burdens in isolation. But as the world speeds up, people seem more withdrawn, struggling quietly, fighting battles on their own. It’s okay to ask for help, to ask for prayers, beloved.
I feel blessed to have found a safe space in my church. There’s a sense of freedom when people sit beside me, listening to my heart, and offering powerful prayers. It’s rare to find friends who’ll simply pray for you, give you time, and allow you to breathe—even when they’re carrying their own burdens.
I’m grateful for these people. They’re there not only in the “hahaha” days but also in the “huhuhu” days. Though we’re each in different seasons, they’ve stayed through mine. It’s heartwarming to have found them. They are the ones who accept you even when your pockets are empty, who listen to your assumptions and complaints about love, who support your dreams even when you stumble, and who embrace you just as you are, and won't leave you behind in times of frustration. In this noisy world, we all need a safe space like that. They are 'heaven-sent.'
To Madams, thank you for your prayers, your helping hand, your listening ears and for joining me in this season. Worth the blog!
