I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. - Psalm 121:1-2 (KJV)

In 2007, my 29-year-old son, Deon, was murdered. He was a loving, caring, and giving person. The grief I endured was tremendous. For months in my brokenness I cried — consumed with unimaginable pain.

One day, I was sitting quietly, asking God, Why? In that moment, I felt God telling...

Today's Prayer
Dear heavenly Father, thank you for your mercy. Thank you for giving us strength during our most trying times. Amen.

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Today's Reading
Psalm 121:1-8

Thought for the Day

There is no suffering that God can’t redeem.

Prayer Focus

Those grieving the tragic loss of a loved one


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The RESILIENCE conference in 2021 was so uplifting and nourishing. It was wonderful to be with other Christians around the world at this retreat, who truly care about responding to trauma in a compassionate way by teaching spiritual practices to help with grounding and healing.”

Join us for the next RESILIENCE conference on September 29-30, 2023. Learn more at UpperRoom.org/resilience.