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If you think gutting it through grief or falling in a hole during grief will make the pain stop or result in better days, you need to listen to this episode.

Our expectations of the grief process are based on emotional expectations or the pressure of what our faith should do in our journey. Grief is really not a topic people want to talk about, so there are so many things we don’t know as we travel this difficult road.

What about your brain? Remember that commercial about – this is your brain and then they showed a frying pan and said, this is your brain on drugs? Well, grief also physically affects your brain. Today we’ll talk about how it affects your brain which will give you a little relief and hopefully increase the grace you give yourself in grief.

WORD of the Week Hear God's word and cling to it! Luke 8:15

Song of the Week Unspoken - God Help Me

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Nights are the worst when your mind won’t stop racing. Your thoughts which were once your own seem to take you over. It’s not just thoughts at that point, it’s anxiety and fear and the darkness of night amplifies those feelings.

You’ve tried a million times to turn it off – to shut the loop down but nothing seems to work. You might have even tried meditating on the scripture (for a couple of days) and still nothing.

Today, I’ll share why what you’re wanting (the racing thoughts to stop and for sleep to come or getting through the day better or building a relationship with God) seems to elude you in grief. And, more importantly, I’ll talk about how to turn that ship around and point it toward progress.

WORD of the week Be Still and Know that I am God. Psalm 46:10

Song of the Week Be Still by Hillsong Worship

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One of the scariest things for me when I was going through grief was getting stuck. Initially I didn’t know what to do to get through in a healthy way, so I did a lot of the wrong things. I knew that life would never be the same, but I feared that I would never have a life again.

I can tell you there are helpful and healing things you can do – a lot of which I’ve talked about in previous episodes. But there are also things that can help keep you stuck.

Today, I’m going to share 3 things you may be doing that will keep you from healing. Listen to see if you are doing any of them and if you are, how to change that!

This episode is a replay from the top4 most downloaded in 2024. I introduce Coffee & Kathy Weekly Devotionals on Grief 2 Great Day. Replays from last year are available on your podcast app.

WORD of the Week But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." Is 40:31.

Song of the Week Gonna Be Alright by Ryan Ellis

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How do I get relief from this endless pain? How do I stop being angry or asking why or trying to do the million things that seem impossible?

Grief is like that movie ‘Groundhog Day’ – the same thing day after day after day. It seems like there’s only changes for the worse and that kind of routine starts to wear on you after a while. It also erodes your hope for a future that is different – never mind a happy future.

There are three things that will help you when you feel like all ya got is grief, that life can’t get better, and that God has forgotten you. These things will relieve some of the expectation pressure, help you in your interactions with God and serve as a reminder that tomorrow can and will be different!

This episode is a replay from the top4 most downloaded in 2024. I introduce Coffee & Kathy Weekly Devotionals on Grief 2 Great Day. Replays from last year are available on your podcast app.

WORD of the Week And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. John 16:22

Song of the Week Never Ever Give Up by Matthew West

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SHOW NOTES - Replay from 2022

A new year but the same pain is another frustrating fact of grief. It reinforces that it’ll NEVER be over. But I’m here to tell you that while the second year isn’t the end of grief (and that tidbit may help free you), there are changes to expect.

If this is in fact a second year for you or if it’s the second month, it’s important for you to listen today to know what to expect in your second year of grief. This is not all flowers and rainbows, but it should give you hope!

WORD of the Week Isaiah 43:18-19

Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

Song of the Week

You Know My Name by Tash Cobbs Leonard - https://youtu.be/t7owFiihXgg

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Kathy’s Learned Along the Way Blog

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Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.”

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Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay

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This is a replay from Episode 62 for those hurting at Christmas!

WORD of the Week Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Song of the Week Somewhere in Your Silent Night by Casting Crowns

Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me

Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.”

Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook

Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay

Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home

SHOW LINKS

Grief 2 Great Day Website - Connect with Me

Click Here to take Action Now - “The First Year of Grief. How to Survive with Hope and Heal.”

Join The Grief Group for Christian Women on Facebook

Read about Monica’s entire Journey, Dying to Be Healed - Book - Grief2GreatDay

Visit my Church –Opendoor Church | Home