Something Worth Saving
A Meditation from Rev. Cameron Trimble
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in God, and God helps me.” (Psalm 28:7)
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In times like these, when the forces of division seem relentless, it’s easy to feel small, even powerless. Author and historian Rebecca Solnit reminds us, “They want you to feel powerless and to surrender and to let them trample everything, and you are not going to let them. You are not giving up, and neither am I.” The world may feel heavy right now, but we are here. We are not giving up. While we cannot save everything, there is always something worth saving.
This strength to carry on, even in the darkest times, comes from love—love for each other, for justice, for the world we believe is possible. Solnit says, “The pain you feel is because of what you love.” And it’s true. Our heartbreak is born of our care, of our fierce desire to protect what is sacred and good. This love is powerful. It’s what fuels our resilience, allowing us to hold both sorrow and determination in the same breath.
Christian mystic Julian of Norwich offers a gentle reminder for times like these: “If there is anywhere on earth a lover of God who is always kept safe, I know nothing of it, for it was not shown to me. But this was shown: that in falling and rising again we are always kept in that same precious love.” Life may bring struggle, but we are never without that Love that holds us steady.
Right now, you may need to take a moment to mourn, to sit quietly with your grief, or even to scream into the silence. That’s okay. This mourning is sacred because it connects us to what matters most. This grief is a reflection of what we hold dear, and it’s a necessary part of the journey. Even in our deepest pain, we are woven into a larger fabric, one that holds our sorrow and our strength, our fear and our courage.
Our role is not to save the whole world, but to do something. We may not always feel strong, but we can continue to walk. We may not always feel hopeful, but we can keep showing up. Solnit reminds us that we are “interwoven with the ten trillion things,” part of a vast, interconnected fabric of care, compassion, and resilience. And though this fabric may be stained and torn, it is also constantly being mended—by us, by every small act of kindness, by every choice to stand up for one another.
So take a moment to gather your resources. Take care of yourself, and remember that caring for others is part of what sustains you. Remember what you love, and know that love itself is an act of defiance. In this tide of hate, love is our anchor, our strength, and our purpose.
We are in this together,
Cameron
Reflection Questions
What are you grieving right now? How can you honor that grief without letting it turn to despair?
What do you love deeply enough to protect, to save, to fight for?
Prayer for the Day
A Prayer for Strength in Love and Grief
God of Love,
Hold us close as we grieve, as we feel the weight of what is broken.
Help us to remember what we love, and to know that love is enough to keep us moving.
Give us courage to mend the fabric of this world, stitch by stitch,
Even when we feel small or weary.
May our love be our strength, our anchor, our guide.
Amen.
Spiritual Practice
Weaving Love into Action
Each morning, set aside a few moments to ground yourself. Take a deep breath and think about one thing you love deeply, one thing worth protecting or nurturing. Let that love fill you, strengthening you from within.
Then, choose one small action that reflects that love. It could be a kind word, a call to a friend, a donation, a moment of advocacy, or a simple prayer. Let this small act remind you that you are part of something larger—a fabric that we are all weaving together, stitch by stitch, with our love and resilience.
End your day with a moment of reflection: How did love guide me today? Offer a prayer of gratitude for the strength to keep going, trusting that each small act of care is part of a greater work of healing.