By Meshea Ingram 
Faith and sight often feel like two opposing realities. Sight allows us to see what is tangible, what is here and now, while faith asks us to trust in what we cannot see. Living between the two can feel like walking a tightrope—balancing the undeniable pain of this world with the unshakable promises of God.
When I lost my son Briggs, I found myself caught in this tension. My eyes could only see the heartbreak: the empty spaces where his laughter once filled the air, the milestones we’ll never celebrate, and the ache of a future that looks so different from what I imagined. Sight revealed the loss, the sorrow, and the countless ways life had changed forever.
But faith invited me to look beyond what my eyes could see. It called me to trust that God was still good, still present, and still working—even in the depths of my grief. Faith whispered truths that my heart desperately needed to hear: that Briggs is safe in the arms of Jesus, that God is near to the brokenhearted, and that He is using even this unimaginable pain for His glory and my good.
Living between faith and sight doesn’t mean denying the reality of our pain. Grief is real, and it’s heavy. But faith gives us the strength to carry it, to walk through the valley knowing we are not alone. It reminds us that while sight reveals the brokenness of this world, faith points us to the hope of eternity—a day when every tear will be wiped away and every loss will be redeemed.
Some days, I find myself leaning more toward sight, overwhelmed by the weight of what I can see and feel. On other days, faith lifts my eyes to the promises of God, giving me the courage to keep moving forward. It’s not a perfect balance, and it’s not always easy. But in the in-between, I’ve found that God is faithful. He meets me in my grief, walks with me through the sorrow, and reminds me that His promises are true—even when I can’t see how.
Living between faith and sight is hard, but it’s also where God does some of His deepest work. It’s where He grows our trust, refines our hearts, and draws us closer to Him. And though the tension may remain, so does His presence. We may not see it with our eyes, but faith assures us that He is here, holding us, guiding us, and carrying us every step of the way.
by Tiffany Wicks 
by Shelby Skiles 
