How I Gave God My Broken Heart as a Widow (and He Restored My Joy)

Grief doesn't just take your husband. It takes your joy. For the first two years after my loss, I had no joy — and honestly? That was okay. That was my time to mourn. But at some point I had to make a decision: would I stay in the pit of despair, or would I give God the broken pieces of my heart and trust Him to find a way forward? In this video, I'm sharing the decisions I made that led to my healing — not a quick fix, not a formula, but a real surrender. I had to let go of the life I expected and trust God with the one I had left. At the center of it all was this verse from Psalm 51:12: "Restore to me the joy of my salvation and renew a right spirit within me." Grief disturbs your spirit. It shakes what you believe. And the journey back to joy is not what I expected — but God was faithful every step of the way. If you're a widow who feels stuck in grief, hopeless, or like joy will never return — this one is for you. ⬇️ READY TO HEAL? START YOUR JOURNEY: ❤️‍🩹 Start with the free Broken Heart check-up. A simple tool to help you see where you are in your grief journey - and if your heart needs more support. Grab it here: https://www.theredeemedwidow.com 🌿 Join my 12-Week Widow Healing Support Group: https://www.theredeemedwidow.com/the-roadmap ⛪ Churches — bring this curriculum to your widows ministry: https://www.theredeemedwidow.com/general-6 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly encouragement for widows — breaking free from grief and into the good life God still has for you. #WidowHealing #RestoreMyJoy #ChristianWidow #GriefRecovery #WidowSupport