Grief and loss are a central part of our humanity.
It comes without our permission and against our will. But this is why suffering is how God uniquely opens our hearts and transforms us.
So why do so many of us avoid grief and loss at all costs?
Much of this is because we lack a theology that allows us to see God’s gifts within our suffering. Yet as we become apprentices to sorrow, our hearts begin to enlarge so we can give and receive the love of God. This is how God births something new out of the old.
Today’s episode is a continuation of an 8-week podcast series in which we explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to start the journey toward emotional and spiritual health, this series is a must-listen.
If you missed the first episode on the problem of emotionally unhealthy spirituality, you can listen to it here.
As we say – you can’t be spiritually mature, while remaining emotionally immature.
