Show Notes

When grief clouds our view, it’s hard to imagine that anything good could ever come from it. In today’s episode, I share the story of my friend Ayako — how a connection born from Monica’s suffering turned into a 16-year journey of friendship, faith, and miracles.

Through Ayako’s baptism, God reminded me that healing, trust, and transformation are often slow — but always possible.

Key Takeaways:

Friendships formed in hard seasons often carry eternal impact.

Small acts of kindness can plant seeds of faith even when we can’t see it yet.

Grief is not the end of the story; it’s often the soil where miracles grow.

God will not let you walk through grief without leaving His fingerprints of hope.

Scriptures to Reflect On:

Philippians 1:6 — "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

Isaiah 61:3 — "…to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."

**Closing Thought: Don’t diminish the grief you feel — but never underestimate what the Lord can do through it.