June 4, 2025 — Carried on the Wind
Weekly Theme: Steady Through the Storm
When I cannot stand, the Spirit lifts.
Words of Light
“The Spirit helps us in our weakness.”
— Romans 8:26 (NIV)
Reflection
There are seasons when the strength we once relied on feels depleted — when the weight of the storm is more than we can bear, and even standing upright feels like an impossible ask. In those moments, it is not willpower that carries us forward, but the unseen presence of the Spirit.
The Spirit does not shame our weakness — He meets us in it. He lifts where we sag. He breathes where our breath catches shallow. He whispers when our minds are too weary to form the words of prayer.
Being carried is not failure. It is a sacred posture of surrender — a recognition that we are upheld not by our striving, but by divine grace. When the winds howl and you feel unable to push through another day, remember this: you were never meant to do this in your own strength.
Let yourself be carried. Trust that Spirit knows the way even when your path feels obscured. Rest in the assurance that unseen arms are lifting you, moving you through the storm toward peace.
Pause and consider:
- Where in your life do you feel too weary to stand in your own strength?
- How can you invite the Spirit to carry you in this moment?
Affirmation
I am carried by Spirit. I do not walk alone.
Peace,
Rita
Rita Lynn Berry, EdS, LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and the founder of NewVision Counseling and Consulting Services, PLLC. She is also the creator of the Journey to Me™ program and Mend n Muse Media™, where she shares tools and reflections that support healing, resilience, and self-love.