Grief is an inevitable part of life but we do not have to walk through it alone. Psalm 55 urges us to "cast our cares upon the Lord" and, in this video, we are going to look at some practical steps to help us do that.

We are citizens of the UK but, first and foremost, we are citizens of heaven.
Part of our responsibility as citizens is to pray for those who are in authority over us.
Leadership is not easy and our prayers can make a huge difference, especially in times like these.

We all know that, to stay fit and healthy, we have to be very careful about what we eat and drink.
The same principle applies to our emotional, psychological and spiritual health - what we consume makes a huge difference to our well-being.
We are being deluged with bad news, macabre projections and scare-mongering from the media at the moment and, unless we are very careful about what we allow into our minds and spirits, we are in grave danger of sliding into fear and depression.
The positive alternative is to deliberately fill our eyes and ears with those things that are pure, true, noble, praiseworthy and excellent. This will give us hope and build our faith.

It's all very well for Jesus to tell us not to worry but how do we actually do that?

The bible specifically commands us not to worry but that can be a challenge - especially in times like these. In Matthew chapter 6, Jesus explains in great detail why must not worry and why we do not need to. It is a very reassuring and comforting passage and one worth meditating on.

Our stories about the things God has done for us are an incredibly powerful way of introducing Him into the lives of our friends, families and neighbours.
Testimony doesn't have to be long, complicated or polished. It just needs to be authentic - God will do the rest.

Unlike happiness, which is often dependent on our circumstances, Joy comes from our connection to the Lord.
Simply reading God's Word can fill us with incredible Joy

It is very easy to allow the negative press coverage of the coronavirus to rob you of your courage but we have a duty as Christians to be strong and available to God for His purposes.
The story of David and how he encouraged himself in the Lord is a brilliant example of how to overcome discouragement

This is a time for courageous men and women to lead themselves, their families and their communities through these difficult times.
The thing is, though, it doesn't matter how brave you feel. Only God's view of you matters. When He speaks over us, He draws out courage that we didn't even know was there. 
I have experienced this in my own life and I am sure you have too.
The story of Gideon in Judges 6 and 7 is a brilliant example of how God turned a frightened, insignificant man into an incredible warrior and leader

There is incredible power in simply taking God at His Word. When we pray from that place, amazing things can happen