Saved in Every Way

 Saved in Every Way

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

I heard the quote again tonight: “He saved me in every way a person can be saved.” It comes near the end of the movie Titanic, as Rose reflects on the way Jack Dawson changed her life forever. But tonight—May 1, 2025—hearing it struck something deeper. It echoed through my heart, not just as a line from a film, but as a truth God once spoke over my own story.

Years ago, I was reading Captivating by Stasi Eldredge. The authors often used movies to illustrate how Christ comes for us, how He rescues and restores. That quote from Titanic was one of those illustrations. At the time, I was deep in reflection—coming to terms with choices I had made, both those that hurt others and those that hurt me. I was also grappling with things that happened to me without my choosing. It was a season of raw honesty, repentance, and healing.

And it was in that space that God whispered His love. He didn’t just forgive me—He saved me. In every way a person can be saved. Spiritually. Emotionally. Mentally. And then, He gave me a gift I never expected: Michael.

Michael came into my life at the exact time God had prepared my heart to receive the kind of love I had never known—a love that was safe, steady, sacrificial. He loved me like Christ loves the Church: fully, faithfully, without condition. That love was a miracle I got to live inside of. It was God’s love with skin on.

Now, a year to the day since we celebrated Michael’s life, I found myself watching Titanic again. And that quote came back, full circle. Not just a line in a script. A declaration of what God has done.

Yes…God has saved me in every way a person can be saved. He rescued me from shame, regret, and pain. He led me through forgiveness—of others and of myself. He redeemed what was broken. And then, He gave me Michael. A living picture of love redeemed and restored.

Even though my time with Michael on this side of heaven has ended, the love hasn’t. I will never let go of what we had. It’s the kind of love most people yearn for. And I thank God that I got to experience it.

Healing isn’t just about leaving the past behind. It’s about letting God redeem it. And sometimes, He doesn’t just restore our hearts—He fills them with a love that overflows. A love that teaches us, holds us, and reflects the Savior Himself.

Lord, thank You for saving me in every way I needed saving. Thank You for redemption, for healing, and for the love You give through others. Help me never forget how far You’ve brought me. Let my story continue to reflect Yours—one of rescue, restoration, and deep, abiding love. And thank you for giving me Michael, your love in human form this side of heaven. I am so very blessed.