Grief + Grace

Love is a our greatest gift to overcome grief. In today's episode, we discuss how we can each use love to overcome our grief and allow our deepest wounds to heal.

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Why is it so hard to let go of the guilt we feel when someone we loves dies? Why do we hold on to that guilt? What are we gaining from it?

On today's episode, we discuss the fear of letting go, why it's so hard to let go and what we can do to release the guilt so that we can go on with our lives and live in the present.

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In today's episode, we discuss, Standing In the Storm of Your Grief. What it looks like and how to move through the storm to the other side. Please know that your journey is unique to you and doesn't have a time table nor does it need to look like the journey of anyone else. It's your journey.

In just under four weeks, it will be the second anniversary of Ethan's death and while that it is still hard for me to fathom, I've listed how I plan to manage my grief on that day.

1. I am going to first give thanks to God for first blessing me to see another day, but also for allowing me to mother Ethan for 11 years. "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; his steadfast loves endures forever." I Chronicles 16:34
2. I am going to remember that God loves me and he loved my son. "The steadfast love of the Lord, never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
3. The Lord is my help in my grief and my hope. "The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in him. Lamentations 3:24
4. I will continue to study and use this platform to share the joy that God has placed in my heart, after all that I have been through. "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. " James 1:2&3
5. Knowing that after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you. I Peter 5:10.

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On today's episode, we talk briefly about preserving the memories of our loved ones. I wanted to incorporate this episode before we move into a heavier topic next week. When we begin to dream about the ones we lost perhaps that is a nudge to create or preserve the memories of the loved ones that are still alive. In fact, I've started taking pictures of my daughter every week that I plan to print and put into a book for her next Christmas. This will give us a year in review and I'm going to start writing her letters or send her cards so she will always have something tangible to hold on to from me that she can read or look at when she misses me. It's also a good way for her children to hear my voice once I'm gone.

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Today we learn how to be still and know God in the midst of our grief. First, we have to quiet and still our minds. Take a break from the things that cause us stress and angst. Reflect on the times in the past where God has turned the impossible into possible in you life. Two, get to know God by studying His word. Read passages that give you peace and comfort and finally we want to exalt Him. Show others how He has changed your perspective about your circumstances. While your circumstances may not have changed, how you view them certainly has.

Whatever you're going through, know that God can handle it. He wants to lift you up and carry you through. Let Him.

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Today we dive into being more intentional about growing our faith in 2024. While we have experienced the unimaginable and painful, in this season it is time to reflect on all that God has brought us through and continues to bring us through. While it is important to acknowlege our grief, it is just as important to appreciate the grace that has been given to us as we continue our journey through this valley.

You and I are not alone. We are on the precipice of joy.

*Hebrews reference in this episode is from Chapter 11: 1 &3.

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Today we dive into counting it all joy. While grief can last for what seems like an eternity, know that in time joy does return.

As we wrap up season one of the Grief + Grace podcast, I'm looking forward to sharing in the new year how we can grow our faith through grief. So, please plan to join me in Season 2.

God bless and Merry Christmas.

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On today's episode we talk about health hacks and habits that can help you navigate grief. When I starting writing this episode I thought of several that I wanted to include but chose to narrow down my list to six health hacks that you can use to move your mind from fight or flight to rest and digest.

1. Diet- focus on whole food nutrition and avoid processed inflammatory food as much as possible.
2. Manage your stress- walk away from activities and people that make you feel more stressed and overwhelmed, study your Bible, journal or color. They can help you to feel calm in the midst of great sadness.
3. Sleep- Sleep is essential for detoxification, weight loss and managing your thoughts and improving your mood.
4. Walk- Walking daily, will lift your mood, improve your bodily functions and help you to sleep better at night because of your exposure to the sun.

As a bonus, incorporate infrared sauna (https://explore.globalhealing.com/health-benefits-of-far-infrared-therapy/ )and ice bathing (https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-fitness/ice-bath-benefits#benefits-of-ice-baths) both have numerous benefits for mental and physical health.

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While I know that everyone is excited about Christmas and the celebration of Jesus' birth, which is fine, but have you ever stopped to think about real meaning of this season? In all of the gift giving and decorating, I think that people often lose sight of the real reason Jesus came to this earth. It wasn't so that we could go out and spend thousands of dollars buying gifts to put under a tree. It was much bigger than that. The Bible says. " But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8.

I love a Christmas carol as much as the next person, but that isn't why I am a Christian. I am a Christian, because God loved me and you so much that He sent His son to die a cruel death for sins that he did not commit so that you and I might be saved. That my friends, is the reason for this season!

Please remember, while you're out and about what the true message of Christ is, it is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ that is our hope and gives us the opportunity of salvation. Salvation is the greatest gift that you and I could ever receive.

The Bible says that,"Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth"- I Timothy 2:4

If you haven't heard the gospel or you want to learn what you must do to be saved, please connect me with me.

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Grief is tricky. It's as individual as a person's fingerprints. Today, we dive into becoming the person that can walk alongside their grieving friend or family member in a natural and unforced way.

Most of us don't know how to be that person. There is no instruction manual. But being geniune and sincere is necessary. Taking the time just to care is worth it's weight in gold.

When you choose to walk alongside someone when you don't understand what they are going through speaks volumes about your character. I hope that this episode will inspire you to be that person.

In Christian love,

Angela

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