I Am Near

Becky Hunt is a mother, author, and speaker who writes for those navigating grief while still longing for God. She is the author of Joy Does Return: How God Meets You in Your Grief and Restores the Joy You Thought Was Gone, a book shaped by the long, complicated road that followed losing her daughter, Gracie—one marked by deep grief, hard questions about God, cancer survival, autoimmune diseases, and the slow, brave work of choosing to keep living. Her writing offers companionship rather than answers—faith-filled honesty for those walking through sorrow without a map. Becky is also the host of the podcast Loud About Loss, where she creates space for honest conversations about grief, faith, and life after loss—especially the parts that often go unspoken. Through both her writing and speaking, Becky hopes others feel less alone and more free to bring their whole, unfiltered hearts before God. Through this devotional, Becky hopes to offer you a steady presence and a gentle reminder that you are not doing grief wrong. God is not threatened by your questions, and you do not have to rush healing to be faithful. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughters and continues to believe that joy does not return by forgetting what was lost—but by learning how to live with love and grief side by side. Connect with her at beckyhunt.net.