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God's Presence in Grief 0:00 Grief. Living at peace with loss. What is God's heart on grief? Grief is common in our broken world. When we face a significant loss in our lives, it is natural0:12 to feel heartache and to mourn. But in our grief, God is near. He sees our pain, understands it, and walks with us every day. God's word shows that we don't0:23 grieve without purpose or without his presence. God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Psalm 46 1.0:35 God empathizes with your grief because he has experienced grief himself. He, Jesus, was despised and rejected, a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest0:47 grief. Isaiah 53 3 n l t. God is with you in your grief. Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be0:59 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. God1:11 sees your grief and suffering. You, God, see the trouble of the afflicted. You consider their grief and take it in hand. Psalm 10 14.1:24 God hears your cries and listens to you in your pain. The Lord has heard my weeping. Psalm 6 8. God wants you to process your1:36 grief with him. Cast your cares on the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 55 22. God1:47 wants you to have hope even in your grief. Dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died, so you will not grieve like people who have no1:59 hope. First Thessalonians 4 13, n l t. God wants to give you joy even in your grief. You have turned my morning2:11 into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy. Psalm 30 11, n l t. God wants to comfort you2:23 with his presence. I, yes, I am the 1 who comforts you. Isaiah 51 12 and l t. God wants to comfort you through2:35 others. God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus. Second Corinthians 7. As a result of it, remember that God is your constant2:46 companion. The Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you. Deuteronomy 31 6 n l t.Challenges in the Grieving Process 2:59 The following issues can affect the grieving process. Logistics, Dealing with immediate concerns surrounding a loss. Phone calls, funeral plans, writing an3:10 obituary, notifying insurance, processing a will or probate, coordinating meetings, work schedule, childcare, meal planning. Housing, property,3:22 finances, dividing assets, cleaning out a home, having to relocate, dealing with insurance payments or status, hospital bills, funeral expenses, taxes,3:34 debts, adjustments to change in income. Busyness. Being consumed by daily life and responsibilities to the extent that you do not have adequate time to3:45 process your thoughts and emotions. Support system, remaining family. Not having people who can comfort you and be there for you. Adjusting to new family dynamics,3:58 handling conflicts. Circumstances surrounding the loss or death. Not recognizing how the unique circumstances of the loss or cause of death will impact4:09 survivors. For example, grieving over a miscarriage, suicide, drug overdose, terminal illness, violent death, sudden or accidental death,4:21 losing multiple people at once. Length or type of relationship. Not understanding how the duration or type of relationship can intensify the grief.4:33 Parent, child, spouse, grandparent, friend, church member, coworker or boss, pet, student or teacher. Memories.4:46 Being confronted with memories of your loved 1 often in unexpected ways or at unexpected times through various people, places, songs, meals, smells,4:57 etcetera. Emotional complexity, inexperience with grief. Not knowing what to do with the depth and range of emotions or what to expect or how5:09 to cope. Spiritual needs. Not having a spiritual foundation or community to understand and process grief. Physical needs.5:22 Neglecting physical needs. Sleeping, eating, exercising, etcetera. Regret, guilt. Wishing you had said or done something differently5:34 before the loss. Feeling responsible for wrongdoing toward the person you've lost. Lord, you hear my every sigh. Psalm 38 8 through 9, n l5:45 t. Realize my insufficiency. Acknowledge my grief and pain to God. Admit I am powerless to carry the grief alone. Ask God to help5:57 me experience his strength in my weakness. But he, Jesus, said to me, my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.6:10 Therefore, I, Paul, will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why for Christ's sake, I delight in6:22 weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Second Corinthians 12 96:33 through 10. Relinquish control. Recognize God's rightful sovereign control over my life. Give my dreams and desires to God.6:46 Trust God's plans for me. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, submit to him, and he will make your paths6:58 straight. Proverbs 3 5 through 6. Respond to God's grace. Spend time in God's word. Allow the Lord to meet my emotionalHealthy Grieving and Rebuilding 7:10 needs. Recognize that God loves me and has not deserted me. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. And when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over7:22 you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned. The flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43 2. Rebuild my life.7:34 Acknowledge the new normal in my life. Stay active in church and be involved in the lives of others. Recognize that God wants to use me in new ways.7:47 The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ after you have suffered a little while will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast.7:59 First Peter 5 10. How to apply do's and don'ts of healthy grieving? Throughout the Psalms, David shows us what to do with our grief and8:11 other difficult feelings. He brings his raw, honest feelings to God. He cries out to God. He questions God. He tells God how his grief and8:22 suffering affects him phys your memories. I thank my God every time I remember you. Philippians 1 3. Don't isolate yourself. Do8:34 seek the support of others and look to the Lord to meet your needs. Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he. I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry8:46 you. I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46 4. Don't compare your circumstances to the circumstances of others. Do focus8:58 on what God wants you to do in your situation. Teach me to do your will for you are my God. May your good spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 19:09 43 10. Don't busy yourself with distractions in an effort to avoid your grief. Do set aside time to process your grief through prayer, journaling,9:21 conversations, etcetera. The Lord said to her, my dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details. There is only 1 thing worth being concerned about.9:34 Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her. Luke 10 41 through 42 n l t. Don't make major decisions while grieving.9:46 Do establish priorities and seek wise counsel. The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways. Proverbs 14 8. Don't9:58 define yourself by your grief. Do find your identity in Christ. Listen to the Lord who created you. The 1 who formed you says, do not be afraid10:10 for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name. You are mine. Isaiah 43 1 n l t. How to help the grieving.Supporting the Grieving 10:22 Your words can build up and comfort the grieving, and your actions can show your love and care. When someone is grieving, they may be too overwhelmed to deal with everyday responsibilities10:34 in addition to the emotional impact of the loss. Acknowledge their loss immediately, and let them know as soon as possible that you are available for them because they often won't ask for10:45 help. Find helpful things to do without being asked. They will usually appreciate small acts of kindness and support. Let's not merely say that we love each10:57 other. Let us show the truth by our actions. First John 3 18 n l t. Gift cards. Buy them a gift card for a restaurant, grocery store, movie11:09 theater, online store, etcetera. Send a card or flowers. Immediately following the loss, send a card or flowers to let them know you're thinking of them. Stay in touch by11:21 writing a letter or sharing a story or memory. Encourage a change of scenery. Take them out to lunch, dinner, shopping, or just for a walk.11:33 Travel with them. Offer to drive them somewhere or join them in running errands so they are not alone. Help around the house. Offer to clean, mow the lawn, do laundry, etcetera.11:45 Offer to house sit, babysit, take care of pets. This can help the grieving person get some rest or attend to errands or personal responsibilities. Gather information11:57 and identify help network. Depending on the loss, you can help find available jobs, houses, or services. Reach out to others who may be able to help the grieving individual or family as12:09 well. Show hospitality. Depending on the loss and your availability, open up your home as a place for people to meet, have a meal, or spend a night.12:22 When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. Romans 12 13 n l t.In this video 0:00 God's Presence in Grief2:57 Challenges in the Grieving Process7:01 Healthy Grieving and Rebuilding10:17 Supporting the Grieving114K followers
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