Are you struggling with grief? (Minute Message)

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

My dad died recently. He lived 92 years and was married to my mom for 70 of those years. He was a good, faithful follower of Christ.

Hi, I’m Allen Burris from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, and I want to share

some thoughts about grief.

Grief resides between the pain of loss and the promises of God, which include life after death. Grief is a place of hope—a hope built on faith in a loving God. Jeremiah, the prophet, also grieved. As he wept, he kept a hopeful perspective because of the Lord’s faithful love. I find his words helpful; perhaps you will too.
He says in Lamentations 3: "I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord ever ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, ‘The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!’"

We have hope because we have Jesus. I hope you have a good day! Let us know if we can help you.

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