365 Mental Health Devotional Challenge: Day 64

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Devotional

Psalm 34:18

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Mental Health Insight – When people think of grief they often think of one stage after another. However, research has shown that healthy grieving is more like a pendulum swinging from one stage to another. This is known as the Dual Processing Model, where one moves between the loss-oriented phase (crying and grieving phase) and the restoration-phase (focusing on the present responsibilities like work and running errands). This back and forth pacing may seem complicated and maybe even a bit avoidant, but it has a good purpose. Moving between these two phases allows your mind and body to heal and process with this new phase of life. It helps one’s nervous system from burning out and allows you to cope during the heaviest of moments. 

Faith Connection – We can find security in knowing that the Lord draws close to us when we are broken hearted. Our human nature will tell us we need to grieve a specific way in a certain amount of time, but God shows us something different. He shows us there is no time limit to grief, and no matter how difficult or long the grieving process may be, He will draw close to us so we may lean on Him. 

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Reflection Question: Am I judging myself for the moments when I’m not crying, instead of seeing them as a gift of rest from God?

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Prayer: Dear God, thank You for meeting me in the changing rhythm of my grief. Thank You that I don’t have to stay in the darkness every second to prove the depth of my love for what I have lost. When the weight feels too heavy, help me to lean on Your closeness, and when I need a break to simply breathe and do the next thing, give me the peace to do so without guilt. Amen.

Book Recommendations

Overcoming Five Stages of Grief with God by Melissa Murgo

In her book Overcoming Five Stages of Grief with God, Melissa Murgo offers a spiritual roadmap for those navigating the painful journey of loss. She explores the traditional five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—while integrating biblical principles and personal faith to find healing. Murgo emphasizes that while grief is a natural human experience, leanng on a relationship with God provides the strength and comfort necessary to move forward. The book serves as an encouraging guide for readers looking to transform their mourning into a season of spiritual growth and renewed hope.

Closing Thoughts

You have completed Day 64 out of 365 Days of our 2026 Mental Health Devotional Challenge! I am so proud of us. We are killing it every single day waking up and choosing to give God our mental health! I hope this educational content is blessing your and helping you on you advocate for yourself on your mental health journey. Let God have all the glory!

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Sierra Stratman MSW LMSW U/S PhD Student 

Disclaimer

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), but I am not your therapist. The information provided in this blog post, including book recommendations and mental health insights, is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute a therapist-client relationship, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read here.