Held: A Devotional for the Mind, Body, and Spirit

By Shameka N. Dixon

You do not have to be fully healed to be fully held.

Held is a 30-day devotional created for those navigating emotional pain, spiritual fatigue, anxiety, grief, or seasons where faith feels quiet and fragile. It was written from the understanding that God's presence does not depend on emotional strength, stability, or certainty. His nearness remains constant, even in the middle of breaking.

Each day offers a grounded and compassionate structure to help you reconnect with both God and yourself, including:

- Anchor Scripture rooted in God's unchanging character
- Anchor Truth that bridges faith and emotional reality
- Opening Reflection to gently center your heart
- Devotional Entry that speaks honestly to mental and emotional experiences
- Compassion Practice to support nervous system regulation and self-compassion
- Guided Reflection questions for deeper personal insight
- Closing Blessing to remind you that you are not alone
- Dedicated journaling pages to process and integrate what you are carrying

This devotional does not rush healing. It does not minimize pain. It does not suggest that emotional struggle reflects weak faith. Instead, it creates space for honesty, restoration, and the quiet rebuilding of trust.

Held is for those who are:

- Carrying anxiety, depression, grief, or emotional exhaustion
- Healing from trauma, loss, or difficult seasons
- Learning to separate harmful religious pressure from God's true character
- Seeking a devotional that honors both faith and mental health
- Needing a daily reminder that God's presence remains steady

You are not behind. You are not too much. You are not forgotten.

You are still held.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZBMDBWM
• ISBN13: 9798257721045
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"