Finding Hope Through Scars in Heaven

How do you find God through grief? Carol had the opportunity to talk to Mark Hall from Casting Crowns about how God has shown Himself strong and kind throughout the loss of Mark’s father and caregiving for his mother.

How to help someone going through grief:

Pray for them and pray that you’ll be able to see their specific needs and help them in this time.

Be there.

Love them – even if it means sitting quietly with them in their grief.

Offer practical help. Do they need restaurant gift cards? Could you help with household chores or yard work? Could you babysit for them? Could you walk their dog or pick up some pet food at the store?

Resources to help someone who is grieving:

Bible Study Tools – What Should I Say to Someone Who Is Grieving?

Focus on the Family article – Helping Someone Deal with Grief

Focus on the Family article –Guiding Your Child Through Grief

Family Life – Help with Grief

Resources to help you while you’re grieving:

Focus on the Family Broadcast – Walking with God Through Trials Part 1

Focus on the Family Broadcast – Walking with God Through Trails Part 2

Decision Magazine – I Found God In My Grief

Greg Laurie – Dealing with Loss as a Christian

Ron Hutchcraft – How to Find Hope Through Grief 

Family Life – Help with Grief