Staying Aligned When Life Hurts

Staying Aligned When Life Hurts

October 21, 2026 · 41 min

Grief has a way of stopping us in our tracks. It shakes what we know, challenges what we believe, and leaves us with questions we may never have answers to.In the wake of the heartbreaking loss our Bend community has experienced, this episode is for those who are hurting, grieving, or simply trying to figure out how to take the next step.I'm not here to tell you how to grieve or how quickly to move forward. I'm here to ask you one question: When life hurts, where do you run?Because staying aligned with God doesn't mean we won't experience pain. It means learning to turn toward Him in the middle of it.Whether you're walking through loss, disappointment, heartbreak, or a season you never saw coming, this conversation is an invitation to bring your whole heart to Jesus. You don't have to have all the answers. You don't have to have it all together. And you certainly don't have to walk through it alone.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Start Aligning Today:https://thejuliagentry.com/ariseandalignexperienceInstagramFacebookYouTubeVerses on Grief & Healing:1. When Your Heart Is BrokenPsalm 34:18 — “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”Psalm 147:3 — “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”Matthew 5:4 — “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”Psalm 56:8 — God sees our suffering and remembers our tears.Psalm 73:26 — Even when our hearts and strength fail, God remains our strength and portion forever.2. When You Need Comfort and Peace2 Corinthians 1:3–4 — God is the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us so we can comfort others.John 14:27 — “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”Philippians 4:6–7 — Bring your anxieties to God in prayer, and His peace will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.Isaiah 26:3 — “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”Matthew 11:28 — “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”Psalm 23:4 — Even in the valley of the shadow of death, we do not have to fear because God is with us.3. When You're Asking God for HealingJeremiah 17:14 — “Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”Jeremiah 30:17 — “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD.”Psalm 30:2 — “O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.”Psalm 103:2–3 — Remember God's benefits, including His forgiveness and healing.Isaiah 61:1–3 — God brings good news to the brokenhearted, comfort to those who mourn, and beauty in place of ashes.James 5:14–16 — An invitation to pray for one another, seek healing, and walk together in faith.4. When You Don't Understand WhyProverbs 3:5–6 — Trust in the Lord with all your heart rather than relying solely on your own understanding.Isaiah 55:8–9 — God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours.Romans 8:28 — God works in all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.2 Corinthians 4:8–9 — We may be troubled, perplexed, and knocked down, but we are not abandoned or destroyed.Psalm 13:1–6 — David shows us that we can bring our questions, sorrow, and honest lament before God.5. When You Need Strength to Keep GoingIsaiah 41:10 — “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee.”Joshua 1:9 — Be strong and courageous, because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”2 Corinthians 12:9 — God's grace is sufficient, and His strength is made perfect in weakness.Lamentations 3:21–23 — God's mercies never cease. His compassion is new every morning.