Losing a loved one can leave us with numerous questions, right? We are often tempted to ask “Why God Why.” Why did you allow this to happen? Why couldn’t our loved one be healed?
With this in mind, God LOVES YOU first and foremost, and God also never leaves you or forsakes you, sweet friend! Remember, God is at work in your lives, even when you’re experiencing loss.
In all honesty, losing a loved one and the grief journey that follows is never easy but God will use your grief, loss, and suffering, as a tool to showcase His glory through it.
Remember to keep in the forefront of your mind, as a born-again follower of Jesus Christ, when we’re experiencing loss as a Christian, losing a loved one also gives the hope of seeing them again for all eternity.
Experiencing loss as a Christian is here to showcase “real life” true stories dedicated to losing a loved one so that you may be comforted through your grief from our personal experiences to HELP YOU through YOURS!
Have you ever wanted to comfort a grieving friend but were unsure how to do so? You are NOT alone. Here are comforting words to help a grieving friend so that you can come alongside them in their grief and loss. I’m thrilled to have guest writer and podcaster Theresa Boedeker as she shares her…
Have you lost a family member or friend recently? None of us are immune to death and loss but there are resources such as Christian podcasts and books on grief and loss available to help you through it. This post is a continuation of our Hope for Grief: A Grief and Loss Collaboration Series written…
Do you think it’s possible for grief and joy to coexist? If you are a born-again follower of Jesus Christ, then absolutely, it’s true, this is the way grief and joy can coexist. How? You can grieve with hope knowing you’ll be reunited with your loved ones in Heaven. At the bottom of this post,…
Learning to let go after the loss of a child is one of the hardest things in life you’ll ever have to do. Letting go seems unnatural to a parent/grandparent because a child is supposed to outlive you not the other way around, right? That being said, I’m so thankful, to Kim Peacock, the author…
When Mother’s Day is hard, how can you get through it? Who can you turn to for strength? First, let me assure you that you’re definitely not alone. Jesus will carry you through it. Here’s a Mother’s Day prayer for you when it’s hard. What are some specific ways that Mother’s day is hard? I’ve…
Letting go Letting God heal grief is easier said than done, isn’t it? Why? It’s our human nature to not want to let go. That said, however, if you really want to break free from the sadness and sorrow that comes with grieving you must give your grief to God. Working with cancer patients there…
Have you ever found yourself fumbling for the right words of comfort to offer a grieving friend? I know I’ve been there for sure. I hope you can relate? As an oncology phlebotomist, I have many grieving the loss of family and are left with only the treasured memories of them. It’s awkward at that…
Losing a loved one is something that is a part of life that never gets easier, right? This being said, you must learn new ways of coping with grief and loss. The best thing I’ve found is reading scriptures. So, here are 84 bible verses about grief that I hope brings you comfort in your…
It’s important to know what not to say to someone grieving, as it is what to say to comfort them, right? In our hearts, we have the best intentions but our words can easily fall short and hurt someone if we aren’t careful. That said, here’s a list of 16 must have tips to help…
At times knowing what to say to someone grieving can be extremely difficult, right? We want to fix their pain but we can’t. We want to say the right words but we’re unaware of what the right words are. If you want to know what to say to someone grieving here are 4 vulnerable things…