Black Women Have It Going On

Good morning from Colorado, where the peaks are tall and the tomb is empty! Today is Tuesday, and my faith is secured in Christ Jesus! Thanks for stopping by my blog, where we discuss life, faith, and the long walk toward healing.

When the television went dark and the Sunday Sanctuary ended, the blurry reality of our week began. But my brother and I carried a secret with us: we had seen another world. Those hours watching The Wonderful World of Disney and Mutual of Omaha weren’t just entertainment; they were our blueprint.

Because my mother was at the forge of her 16-hour workdays, my brother and I formed a silent pact. We were the “left behind,” but we weren’t alone as long as we had each other. I was the Little Shepherd, and he was my charge. We were untrained and uninformed, yet we had an instinct to protect the peace we found at that kitchen table. We learned to navigate the “fuzziness” of people moving in and out of our home by leaning on the bond we forged in the silence.

The Takeaway for Us 

• The Power of Connection: In a blurry world, a shared bond becomes the only solid ground. A sibling or a close friend acts as the “anchor” that keeps the soul from drifting during the quiet hours of neglect.
• The Witness of the Silence: One realizes that being “left behind” together creates a unique kind of strength. God provides a witness for the struggle, ensuring that even in the silence, no story is truly lost.

Community Challenge

Did you have a “partner in the silence”—a brother, sister, or friend who lived through the blurry years with you? How does that shared history strengthen your walk with Christ today?

Scripture & Prayer 

• Scripture: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NIV)
• Prayer: Father, we thank You for the “flocks of two” that were formed in the quiet. We ask for healing for the children who shared a bond when the world felt blurry and the house felt empty. Thank You for being the Third Cord in those bonds that could not be easily broken. Amen.

Spiritual Seal for the Week:

Remember: You are not defined by the years the locusts have eaten, but by the new thing God is doing in your life today. The tomb is empty, and your story is rising. See you Wednesday!