Grief has a way of making everything feel uncertain. When we lose someone we love, it can feel like the world has shifted, and we’re left standing in the aftermath, trying to make sense of it all. In those moments, it’s easy to question God’s presence or wonder if He’s still there. But I want to share something deeply personal: during my season of grief, I made a conscious decision to lean into the Lord rather than pull away. And in that space, I experienced His faithfulness like never before.
When I lost my dad, the pain was overwhelming. My natural instinct could have been to distance myself from God, to question why He allowed this to happen. But instead, I chose to lean in—to remember who God is and what He had done in my life. The same God who had been faithful in the past was with me in my sorrow. And He’s with you, too.
Here’s what I held onto during that time:
- God’s Character Never Changes: Hebrews 13:8 tells us, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Our circumstances may shift, but God’s love, goodness, and faithfulness remain constant. When you’re grieving, remind yourself of His unchanging nature. Reflect on the ways He’s shown up in your life before, and trust that He hasn’t changed.
- Remember His Past Faithfulness: In 1 Samuel 7:12, Samuel sets up a stone and calls it “Ebenezer,” saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” This was a physical reminder of God’s faithfulness. In your grief, create your own “Ebenezer moments”—write down or reflect on times when God carried you through difficult seasons. Let those memories anchor you in the present.
- Lean Into His Promises: Psalm 119:50 says, “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.” God’s promises are a source of comfort and hope. Scriptures like Psalm 23, which remind us that He walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death, can bring profound peace.
In my book, Not Without Hope, I share more about how I leaned into God’s faithfulness during my grief journey. If you’re struggling to see God’s hand in your pain, I pray that my story will remind you that He is with you, even in the darkest moments. You can find the book here.
Grief doesn’t have to pull you away from God. Instead, it can be an opportunity to draw closer, to remember His faithfulness, and to let His presence carry you through.
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