Daily Devo
Shhhh... I'm Here
By: Kim Garrett
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
She was crying so hard, she could hardly catch her breath; broken and confused, unsure of what the next hours, days, and months might bring. So, I just wrapped my arms around her and sat motionless as she buried her head in my chest. Finally, she whispered, "Oh Kim... I have no words." Words weren't necessary because I could feel the depth of her pain in each sob. She was so sad, she couldn't put her feelings into words. But when I prayed silently and asked God to help me find a few comforting words for her; two verses immediately came to mind.
Be still and know that I am God... Psalm 46:10
...there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21:4 (NKJV)
In my own seasons of deep grief God didn't let me linger in my despair for very long. But I recall a quiet, "Shhhh... I'm here" overtaking my thoughts. Another time, God reminded me He's always doing a new thing (Revelation 21:4-5). I know that God is always close to the brokenhearted, so I just sat there in quietness of His presence, holding His beloved daughter who was overwhelmed by grief. I think God gave me those verses so I could remind her that God was still with her in her pain. To her, it may have seemed like the embrace of a friend, but I imagined God holding her close to His own heart.
In scripture, the word "refuge" means shelter, or divine covering. But if we need refuge, it means there is a battle or a storm already happening. But remember, we serve a God who knows which trials are coming our way before they ever arrive! Before tragedy strikes or grief and pain affect us, God starts lovingly preparing us to walk through them. He also promises to safely guide us to the other side. My precious sister in Christ couldn't see it through her pain, but with God's help, I could.
When she regained her composure, it gave me the opportunity to share those verses with her as words of encouragement. In the weeks to follow, my role as a listener and encourager continued. But each time we met, we took time to thank God for His goodness, kindness, and faithfulness in life's most difficult moments.
As our opening verse says, the Lord is our refuge in times of trouble. That means our pain, grief, and disappointments never have the final say, God does!