How Do I Grieve as a Christian? Holding Hope and Pain Together

Christian hope does not make loss painless or set a deadline for mourning. This reflection considers Jesus weeping at Lazarus’s tomb, Paul’s words about grief and resurrection, and the Psalms’ language of lament. It also explores receiving support from others while mourning honestly. Chapters: 0:00 When grief remains 0:54 Martha and the hope of resurrection 2:29 Jesus weeps at the tomb 4:16 Grief and Christian hope 6:07 Prayers of lament 7:08 Let others come alongside you 8:05 Grieving without a timetable 9:05 Holding sorrow and hope together