God in the grief

We can be happy in the middle of sad circumstances. The Bible will teach us how. Listen to find out. Kathy can be reached at godinthegrief@gmail.com music by Rocky Grasser

If you can trust a puzzle Co. to make sure every piece is in a puzzle box, then why can't you trust God that every piece of your life is there for a reason. Scriptures used: 2 Sam 22:31 Psalms 118:8 Col 2:10 Psalms 18:30 Acts 12:1-19 when God puts the puzzle pieces of our life together nothing is lost and its a beautiful picture.

Did you know that heaven is mentioned around 622 times in the bible? Jesus came from heaven, He died to be able to have us be in heaven with Him. He's up there preparing a place for anyone that meets the condition of a changed heart. There is so much we don't know about heaven but they Bible tells us many things we can know. That is what this episode talks about. . scritpures used: John 3:12-16 Jo...

Do you believe your trial can be a blessing. Sometimes blessings are in disguise as is sung in Laura Story's song, "Blessings". This is a reminder of the blessing God brought to us when his son suffered and died for us. scriptures used: Acts 3:11-26 Gen. 12:2 Deut. 28:2 Ps. 3:8 Prov. 10:22 Eph. 1:3 The three main aspects of blessings reviewed. The beautiful blessing prayer in Num 6:22 How knowing...

But for God where would we be? Readings in Eph 2 highlighting the verses," But God who is rich in mercies". other scriptures read: James 1:17 1Tim. 6:17 make a list of all the gifts we get from God and God only, here is a short list of mine: The holy spirit grace wisdom repentence forgiveness faith strength not our own peace eternal life music by RockyGrasser Kathy can be reached at godinthegief@g...

Digging further into peace from episode #7. What is peace suppose to look like in the midst of tragedy? The answer to this and more is discussed in the episode. Scriptures used: Ps. 85:8 Is 9:6 Rom. 14:17 Rom 15:13 Rom 5:1 Rom 10:15 Is 52:7 Is 55:6-13 Mark 5:34 2Cor. 13:11 Gal. 5:22 When God says go in peace, we can really do that. music by Rocky Grasser kathy can be reached at godinthegrief@gmail...

These are beautiful words of Christ, first spoken to the palsied man, then to his disciples. He would say the same to us. scriptures used: Matt. 9: 1-7 Matt. 14:22-27 John 16:17-33 Acts 23:1-11 Acts 27:22-26 Be of Good Cheer, God is smiling at us.

saying a final goodbye is hard, but we should never wish a person back from complete joy and supreme rest. Not to this world of chaos and hardship. a look back at different attributes Isaac had that I wish to carry forward. Psalms 46:10 reminds us to be still and know who God is. take some time to be still and feel the ups and downs of emotion and feel God in the picture. leaving this world is how...

Your brokeness may not be your fault, but how you choose to repond will be. scriptures used: Proverbs 3:6 Isaiah 33:13 Isaiah 61:9-11 1 Chronicles 19:13 2 Chronicles 20 the story of Jehoshaphat Job 26:7-14 1 Peter 2:9 James 1:2 Think about what really matters and respond right, you will be blessed. kathy can be reached at godinthegrief@gmail.com

In our grief and broken state, we are more vulnerable to many things especially emotions and thoughts.. Fear is one of those emotions that will try to come in those broken places. We must learn to recognize this and fight back. Isaiah 41:10 is a great verse to memorize to help combat this fear. This verse gives us 5 reasons not to fear. God is with us God is my god God will strengthen me God will...

An example in Matthew of the women with great faith. What can we learn from this woman? our faith needs to be bigger than silence. push past your discouragement Worship God even if you have no answer be content with crumbs if that's what you are offered work at pressing on great faith shows action, persistence and praise. Faith in grief will be a testimony to others.

This is a two part session on faith. It is a take off, of the study I did on Paul, mentioned in epi.#2. The one on forgiveness. Is faith needed to get through grief? absolutely! Take your faith, every man is given a measure of it, and use it to access God's power in your life. scriptures used: when we unwrap faith we... unwrap peace: John 16:33 let go of fear. Isaiah 41:10 find strength to face ea...

Chapter 4 of Jonah to learn how Jonah had to be asked some hard questions to see if He really wanted God's will over his ideas and comforts. God is always showing His people small kindnesses to make us more comfortable,, and showing the lost great kindness to get them to turn to Him. song is " Jonah" from Patch the Pirate, Praise 1, Kathy can be reached at godinthegrief@gmail.com

We continue to learn from Jonah in chapter 2. We can see that we need to call out to God in our distress, acknowledge his way is best and give Him Thanks. Always be prepared for death, for God's way and will in our lives by being willing to put aside our pain for God's will. kathy can be reached at godinthegrief@gmail.com

Looking at the story of Jonah to see how Gods will needs to be more important than our pain. Are we going to make it easy or hard for God to work his plan? Song at the beginning and end of episode is from Praises1, 40 sing along favorites: Jonah (patch the pirate). found on Amazon.

a lost sorrow is a sorrow out of which a man failed to get the blessing which God means to come out of it for him. Jana Mc Carty We have the freedom in Christ to take our trial and make it a blessing. Don't waste your sorrows, let them mend you not mar you. scriptures' used: Psalms 13 Ecc. 7:3 2 Cor. 7:11 1 Peter 1:3-6 kathy can be messaged at godinthegrief@gmail.com

Don't give up just because your heart is broken. Keep going, keep doing all of lifes functions.. Moving forward has its benefits. We have so many reminders to continue on in God's word. scriptures used: Acts 2: 42 Acts 14:19-28 Acts 26:22 Col. 1:23 1 Tim. 4:16 2 Tim. 3:14-17 James 1:15 poem read called, "Don't Quit" by John Greenleaf whittier Good things come to those who believe, better things co...

Prayer is the key to heaven, use it often. It will change you, it will show you how to be a part of the solution you are looking for.. verse used: Psalms 18: 21-32 song by Josh Groban "the prayer" found on Amazon music kathy can be reached at godinthegrief@gmail.com

We like to think, This is my life, I can do what I want with it, but in all actuality , it belongs to God including the loved ones he has blessed us with. scriptures used: Ezekiel 18:4 Psalms 24:1, Isaiah 43:1, 7, 21 Isaiah 64:8 Romans 9:29 Psalms 100:3 Book mentioned: Words of comfort and cheer by Mrs. Charles Cowman Don't forget you can email me at godinthegrief@gmail.com keep God in your Grief...

Proverbs 3:27 says, withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Being able to see beyond your own need is a blessing. When we put effort into giving, God notices with compassion. When you give your heart to God then you have no need to spare what you give up, it's all God's including your grief and understanding. Give it all to God along with your...

Don't let sadness demand to be in your life because of your circumstances. 5 things to do to dispel sadness: read Psalms pray allow yourself to be comforted choose hope love verses used: Psalms 42:11 Psalms 6:9 Psalms 66:20 Luke 8:48 John 14:26-27 book mentioned: Driven by Emotions by Elise Allen from the Pixar Disney movie, Inside Out. Kathy can be reached at " godinthegrief@gmail.com

Having anxiety will give you God - Heimers, or it will cause you to forget God. Remembering God will be your cure for anxiety. The rainbow is God's sign to remember him. The colors meanings: red-- means passion (suffering and death of Christ) vitality (state of being strong and active) and enthusiasm ( keenness of spirit), and security (free from danger). This is what God offers us. Orange-- creat...

If you have had the opportunity to love someone, what an honor. The honor is in what love brings to us. The mercy, kindness, joy and pleasure, it brings. The willingness to suffer, and the selflessness it brings is an honor. It's in the actions and the way we think toward each other, its in the way love bears up and unites. It's in the hope that endures. scriptures used: Psalms 119:130 Proverbs 8:...

You've been assigned this mountain to show others it can be climbed. Our trials are not always just for ourselves, God uses them to help others as well. scriptures used. Genesis 22 Numbers 13:17-20 Psalms 60 4 Take heart if you're assigned a mountain, you've been given an opportunity to view God intimately and worship Him. Do some introspection along the way, and don't forget to place your banners...

Watch and wait with expectancy and be prepared for unexpected answers. Included are five things that waiting does for you. scriptures used: psalms 25:5, 27:14, 37:7, 52:9, 62:5, 130:6 Isaiah 25:9, 40:30 John 5:2 Proverbs 8:34 1John 5:20