Listening
In the spring of 2022, my world was shattered when my husband of 32 years died unexpectedly of cancer. The messages on this page are lifted from times of listening to God. They have helped me to heal in my grief journey. If you’re going through grief or other hardship, I hope these posts comfort you as you consider God’s kindness and love.
God’s Healing Song in the Winter of Grief
For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17 NLT When Grief Feels Like Winter Crystals of frost...
Finding God’s Beauty in the Winter of Grief
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the...
Step Through the Narrow Gate of Grief: Christ’s Peace in Your Deepest Trials
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (NIV) The Narrow Gate of Grief This narrow gate before you - the one covered with the thorns of grief and pain -...
How to Let God Hold You Through Grief
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) Tears Can Lead to Healing, Not Weakness When grief tears at your heart, God promises to...
Why Grief Isn’t the End of Your Story
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. Romans 8:18-19 NIV When Grief Dulls the Music Stop and listen to the breeze...
Who Carries You When Grief Becomes Too Heavy?
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 NIV The Mountain of Grief Grief is like a vast mountain, with boulders of memory behind and jagged rocks stretching ahead. But God is there. It's okay...
Will I Ever Feel Joy Again?
I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall… my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;...
Can One Small Step Lead to Joy Again?
Lord, you are my strength and fortress, my refuge in the day of trouble! Jer 16:9 NLT One day early in my grief, I cried to God: "Today I hurt. A piece of me wants to run far away, to hide in a deep cave, to ignore all my responsibilities, to let someone else care for...
Are You Carrying Wounds God Wants to Heal?
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 NIV God is with those grieving loved ones. He will heal your wounds, give you His presence, and never leave you. Of course, you hurt. Grief wounds the...
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