Strength for the Journey ⁽¹⁷⁾

When Grief Leaves You Tired and Vulnerable, God Still Provides a Way Out "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,…

Let Fellowship Be Your God-Given Family "God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land." — Psalm 68:6 (NIV) Loneliness in grief is not a sign of abandonment. It is a sign that…

Let God Sustain You in Your Grief "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." — Isaiah…

When Your Footing Feels Dangerously Close to Giving Way "But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked." — Psalm 73:2-3 There are moments when grief…

What Holds You When You Cannot Hold Yourself Up? "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you, saying, 'Destroy them!'" — Deuteronomy 33:27 (NIV) You can reach a point where even holding yourself…