Sadness is a universal emotion that touches every life. Life's challenges often bring moments of deep sorrow. As Christians, how can we navigate these feelings while staying anchored in God's promises? Whether you're in the midst of sadness or supporting a loved one through their struggles, this episode offers encouragement as you seek to find God's light in the midst of dark days.

• Sadness is an uncomfortable emotion that alerts us of a loss.

• Sadness is an important emotion that prompts us to grieve.

• Grief is the process we walk through to make peace with our loss.

• Grief is unique to the individual but has a few common elements.

• • Protest – fighting with the loss.

• • Despair – mourning the loss.

• Grief ends with acceptance of the loss.

• Healthy living includes walking forward with both the loss and the sadness. Alowing these to be a lifegiving present feature in your life.