Grief is defined as the experience of deep sorrow, especially that which is caused by someone's death. We want you to know that whatever you’re experiencing in the face of loss, that you are not alone and that God promises to wipe every tear from our eyes.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away - Revelation 21:4 ESV
In the article “50 Things I’ve Learned Since My Best Friend Died” author Jessica Seburn reflects on the intense year following the author's best friend's death. Through raw emotion and introspection, the author shares 50 valuable lessons learned during this challenging time. We’ve assessed some key themes and takeaways from Jessica’s poignant personal essay.
- The importance of emotional expression: Acknowledging and embracing grief, including crying, anger, and frustration is essential for healing. Our team at Ask About My Faith has the privilege to interview guests from all walks of life and hear about how God has walked them through their darkest seasons. Listen to our interviews with Brian Zimmer on God meeting him in the midst of grief and redeeming his story of deep pain.
- The power of self-care: Jessica encourages readers to find solace in nature, to seek support from loved ones, and practice self-compassion as a means to healing.
- The resilience of the human spirit: Despite the immense weight of pain, hope and love can weather any storm.
SCRIPTURE: And now these three remain, faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. - 1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV - The value of life: The author of this article empowers us to cherish every moment and appreciate the beauty in life's fragility. At Ask About My Faith, we’re honored to hear stories of faith from incredible guests.Hear our interview with Scott Pyle about his near death experience.
- The enduring power of love: Even in the face of loss, love remains a guiding force. For those who follow Jesus, we have a supernatural grace to grieve with hope.
But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. - 1 Thessalonians 4:13 ESV
No matter what type of grief you’re facing, our team at Ask About My Faith is praying for you to encounter the God of all comfort, who offers us supernatural comfort, hope, and healing.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. - 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 ESV
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