In this episode, Krysta and Traci spend time discussing some of their personal experiences dealing with loss and suffering, as they explore the question, “What do we do when grief and faith collide.” As they each share their unique journeys through the grieving process, the sisters encourage listeners to go to God with their hard questions, use key scriptures like the Psalms for prayer, and to seek safe people to spend time with rather than going through it alone. Ultimately, they remind listeners that God is always faithful, and He will hold them amid difficult seasons.
Key Topics Include:
- What is your primary reason for trusting God?
- Our faith in God does not mean we won’t suffer, and in fact, we may suffer more due to the great love we have for others.
- It’s okay to ask God questions that come to mind when facing trials.
- The importance of dealing with the anger in a healthy way so that the enemy does not get a foothold.
- The importance of taking time to grieve and lament.
- The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and He keeps record of our tears.
Scripture Verses Mentioned:
- Psalm 31:1-6 In you, Adonai, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your justice, save me! (CJB)
- Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? (ESV)
- Isaiah 53: 3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. (ESV)
- 2 Timothy 2:11 The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful−for he cannot deny himself. (ESV)
- Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (CJB)
- Psalm 56:9 You have kept count of my wanderings; store my tears in your waterskin−aren’t they already recorded in your book? (CJB)
- 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 We have all kinds of troubles, but we are not crushed; we are perplexed, yet not in despair; persecuted, yet not abandoned; knocked down, yet not destroyed. (CJB)
- John 16:33 “But take heart, I have overcome the world.” (ESV)
- Daniel 9:18 For we do not present our pleas before you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercy. (ESV)
Some of the passages above are abbreviated and listeners are encouraged to read more from the passages listed above, and to seek to know our God more through prayer and feasting on scripture. The sisters also invite listeners to reach out if they need specific prayer or support in this area. Traci and Krysta continue to pray for those who are listening to the podcast. They invite listeners to share feedback about this week’s topic, submit new topics and questions, or to request prayer by visiting the website iamnotenough.us.