On this journey of grief, I have found it helpful to be honest with how I'm feeling. To allow myself to face whatever it is I'm feeling, take time to really feel the pain, then get up and keep going. Writing is one way that I have processed my pain, and I encourage you to try it as well. Each of us has a grief story, and that story matters. Your pain is not without purpose, and as you are honest with yourself and your Creator, healing begins. I've begun sharing bits of my own grief journal in the hopes that it helps you take that first step. I woke up wishing I could have a hug from … [Read more...]
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Pregnancy and Grief
It was the start of another day, and just like most every other day I was a mess. Holding back tears, a pit in my stomach, wondering what I had been thinking taking this job. I got in my car for my short 10 minute drive to the charter school where I taught second grade and hit speed dial. "Dad. Can you pray with me?" He was probably eating his oatmeal, getting ready to walk out the door to farm - but of course he said yes. That first year of teaching, my Dad prayed with me so many mornings. But it wasn't the first time. I used to ask him to do the same in high school, would call … [Read more...]
Choosing All-In Faith When Faced With Grief and Loss
Grief presents us with a choice - to turn away from faith or to jump all in. Before my father was diagnosed with cancer, I would have said that I believed in the gospel and that I knew God was good. But when he got sick and was gone so quickly, I found myself wrestling with some deep questions. How could a good God let this happen? How did the gospel - the good news - line up with this awful news? How could Jesus be the light of the world and still let this darkness into my life?Have you ever gone through something that makes you question - that presents you with the choice to turn away … [Read more...]
Questioning God in the Midst of Grief – #griefstories
I started writing #griefstories as a way to process my pain and hopefully help others going through their own. Questioning God in the Midst of Grief is normal - it's what we do with those questions that makes all the difference. I wanted to share this portion of my journey because I think it's something we can all relate to. For more support, join the free 4 day grief support email series here. … [Read more...]
71 Bible Verses to Pray During a Season of Grief
"I'll be praying for you." If you've ever walked through a trial, especially a loss of some kind, you've heard this phrase a lot. It's comforting to hear that you are being lifted up. If you've ever said that phrase, you've probably wondered a time or two how to actually pray for your loved one who is walking through the pain of loss. I've only been on this grieving journey for a couple of months, but there are specific things that I've prayed for, asked for prayer for, and have been told are being prayed over me and my family. The Spirit will always lead you as you call out to … [Read more...]
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