Hope for an Aching Heart : Uplifting Devotions for Widows

“Why would God allow my husband to die? How am I going to make it without him?” is the heart-cry of women who are facing the reality of widowhood. Often overwhelmed with grief and uncertainty, many struggle to manage their emotions and deal with the feeling that they have been abandoned—not only by their husband, but also by God.

Hope for an Aching Heart offers hope and encouragement to help widows handle the day-to-day challenges of life after such loss. Sharing from her own widow’s heart, author Margaret Nyman weaves personal stories, Scripture, and prayers into 60 days of inspirational thoughts. Gain insights to help you develop a greater dependency on God and His grace to supply all of your needs. This comforting devotional presents a fresh perspective on the depth of God’s love and tender care, and His promise to always be with you.

Margaret Nyman, a wife of forty years and the mother of seven children, found herself a widow after her husband’s sudden illness and death in 2009. Blogging about her feelings created an avenue that helped her work through the heart-wrenching pain. Hundreds of readers were attracted to her daily blog, many of them reeling from the loss of their mates. Out of her desire to respond to their cries and help other widows she penned this inspiring devotional.