When Intimacy is Withheld: Remembering You’re Still Chosen

📖 Introduction:

What do you do when the one who vowed to love you turns away—not in anger, but in silence? When intimacy becomes absence, and you’re left wondering if something is wrong with you?

Rejection from the one who once drew near can feel like abandonment. When your spouse withdraws physically or emotionally, it can shake your identity and leave you questioning everything—your worth, your beauty, your marriage, even your faith.

But beloved, this post isn’t about pointing blame. It’s about helping you remember: You are not the problem. And more importantly, you are not forgotten by God.

This post offers scripture-based reflection, affirmation, and hope to women facing emotional and physical rejection in marriage—reminding you of God’s unwavering love, His healing promises, and the truth of your worth.

🔍 Scripture to Anchor Your Heart:

• Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

• Isaiah 54:5 – “For your Maker is your husband—the Lord Almighty is His name.”

• Isaiah 49:16 – “See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.”

• Psalm 139:14 – “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…”

💡 Reflection:

You may be navigating sleepless nights, aching questions, and an emptiness you don’t talk about out loud. You’ve prayed. You’ve asked. You’ve cried in silence.

But in every moment of absence—God is present.

Rejection by man does not cancel the affection of God. And while intimacy may be lacking in one space, you are fully known, fully loved, and fully wanted by the One who calls you His bride.

This isn't just about healing what’s been lost—it’s about reclaiming what is true:
🌿 You are valuable.
🌿 You are beautiful.
🌿 You are still worthy of love.

🧠 Journaling Prompts:

1. What has rejection made you believe about yourself that God does not say?

2. How does Psalm 34:18 shift your perspective in this season?

3. Write a letter to God about what you wish your husband understood.

4. What would healing and restoration look like for you, personally?

🕊️ Prayer:

Father, You see what I’ve tried to hide. You know the ache of rejection and the silence I live in. Remind me of my worth. Remind me that I am still Yours. Heal the broken places in my heart and hold me close when I feel most alone. You are my refuge, my comfort, my steady love. Amen.

With grace,
Erica

✨ What spoke to you in today’s reflection? I’d love to hear your thoughts—leave a comment below! 🌿

Keep Going – Your Harvest is Coming (Galatians 6:9)

Scripture:

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”
— Galatians 6:9 (NKJV)

Have you ever felt like doing good was costing you everything—but bringing you nothing in return?

Whether you're loving others, parenting with patience, running a business with integrity, or showing up faithfully in ministry or work… it can feel heavy sometimes. Especially when the harvest doesn’t come fast.

But Galatians 6:9 reminds us that the work is not in vain. The promise is sure: we will reap—if we do not lose heart.

God is a perfect timekeeper. The season of reaping has already been appointed. Your job isn’t to predict the outcome, but to remain faithful in the sowing.

This verse isn’t just encouragement—it’s permission to rest your emotions while trusting God’s results.

💡 Reflection Questions:

1. Where have you been tempted to give up lately?

2. What does “due season” look like for you?

3. How can you protect your heart from growing weary while waiting?

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, strengthen me when I feel unseen or tired.
Remind me that my faithfulness matters—even when no one else notices.
Help me keep going, knowing You are the One who brings the harvest.
I will trust Your timing, not mine. I won’t lose heart.
In Jesus’ name, amen.

With grace,
Erica

✨ What spoke to you in today’s reflection? I’d love to hear your thoughts—leave a comment below! 🌿

Still Worth Building

Scripture Anchor: Psalm 138:8 (NKJV)

“The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.”

🌿 Devotional Reflection

Today was not a simple day. I faced reminders of how much was given — and how little was returned. I looked at contracts and promises that cost thousands but never fulfilled their word. I saw my own name printed on paper that others used, but never protected.

And yet… God was still with me.

There’s a quiet kind of courage that comes when you finally say, “Enough.” Not in anger, but in wisdom. Today, I claimed my idea back. I claimed my voice back. I took the steps to protect what God placed in me.

“A vision that I’ve been carrying for years — one that cost us more than just money — but one I believe God is still breathing on.

💬 Heart Reflection

“The Lord will perfect that which concerns me…”

He sees what concerns you. What kept you up at night. What you hoped would be different. And He’s not asking you to pretend it didn’t hurt — He’s asking you to trust that He’s not finished.

He’s not done perfecting the parts of your journey that didn’t make sense.
And He’s not done redeeming what others may have mishandled.

You didn’t lose your vision today — you clarified it.

🙏🏽 Prayer

Father, I thank You for protecting what I couldn’t see and restoring what I thought was lost. Thank You for giving me the strength to stand, to let go of false partnerships, and to move forward with peace. You are perfecting what concerns me — even when I don’t feel in control. I trust You with the vision You gave me. Let Your grace fill every gap.

📓 Journal Prompt

1. What’s one dream or assignment you’ve felt uncertain about lately?

2. Have you ever been afraid to try again after a financial or emotional loss?

3. How can you give God the space to perfect what concerns you?

With grace,
Erica

✨ What spoke to you in today’s reflection? I’d love to hear your thoughts—leave a comment below! 🌿