Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Family,

Today’s devotional feels more personal than most, and I’ve wrestled with whether or not to share it.

My biological father passed away on October 25, 2010. For as long as I can remember, one of the rhythms of our relationship was simple but meaningful—we would call each other at least twice a day. It was just what we did.

Not long after he passed, one of the hardest moments I experienced was picking up the phone to call him, only to realize he was truly gone. That reality settled in with a weight I can still remember.

Today, something similar happened. I was taking a nap, and when I woke up, I sat upright with a strong thought: “I need to call my Dad.” I picked up my phone and just paused, holding it in my hand. For a brief moment, it felt as though I had spoken to him just yesterday. The feeling was so real that it shook me—I even texted a family member about it.

It wasn’t until I began writing this devotional tonight that I started to understand what I was experiencing. Grief doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it revisits us quietly, unexpectedly, even years later, reminding us of the love we still carry.

All I can say in this moment is: Jesus, please walk with me through this.

And maybe that’s the devotional for today—not a lesson neatly wrapped, but a simple, honest prayer. That in moments when memories catch us off guard, when loss feels fresh again, we would invite Jesus to meet us there and walk with us through it.

Grace and peace to you all.

Video and Pray of the Day

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)