Episode 6 Encouraging Songs and Scriptures that helped us through our loss.

 

Welcome to Episode 6: Scriptures and songs that encouraged us.

Thank you to our growing listening community, we see your comments and feedback and we say keep it coming.

 

Nothing in life can emotionally prepare us for the death of a loved one. Whether death results from a sudden accident or a sustained illness, it always catches us off-guard.  The finality of loss and dying is personal and with every loss, grief follows, as painful as that is.. grief is necessary  to our healing and we have shared that grief is messy and not embracing grief and  running away from it is like running away from the one thing that can cure the pain of loss 

English poet and hymnodist, William Cowper, described grief itself as medicine. Grief cleanses the anguish from our souls and helps us move forward.

 Grieving is the process God uses to bring us to a place of wholeness. A place of recovery and it is so essential part of our healing journey. 

We have learned that when faced with grief, isolating yourself and grieving alone can be destructive and we say that grieving was meant to be done in community. When grief is shared, the pain becomes bearable and we encourage you to reach out talk to someone and a good place to find support is your church family, small group, a Christian support group, etc

In this episode, we would be sharing how our faith helped us through this season.

We also share some of the songs that comforted us. 

Eg

• Spirit lead me by Michael Ketterer. 
• Steady my heart and you are not alone by Kari Jobe 
•  ALL things by David and Nicole Binion

         

We also share a few scriptures that comforted us.

 

Ps 34:18: The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. 

 

Psalm 91: 2: I will say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!" 

Phil 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

 

Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

 

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

 

Hab 3:17-18

Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!…

 Ephesian 5: 19 says we should “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.…”

 

We pray this episode truly encourages you. We remind you that you are not alone, and encourage you to please run to God and take advantage of the community He has put you in and receive the love that he offers through people.

 

We know that discussions around grief can be hard but we are available to help and support anyone who would require our services and you can reach us by sending us an email at hello@whenlifestops.org

 

For more information about us go to our website

 

http://whenlifestops.org

 

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We created a playlist filled with uplifting and encouraging songs. Pls, follow this Spotify link to access it.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5p3QllnryhQ5jmOuLNaxhn?si=HZVusg2lQ76ZEgYAHdRozg

 

We pray you receive the grace and courage to move forward and find new meaning to life.

 

Till next time. Stay Joyful.