Grief carries more than pain—it carries pressure. The quiet expectation that you should be “doing better” by now. Even when no one says it, we feel it in the questions: Are you okay? Are you back to normal? Have you found closure? Are you moving on? But grief isn’t a problem to solve. It’s a relationship to honor. And faithfulness often looks like staying—staying present, staying honest, staying connected to God—long after the first wave of support has passed. This month’s theme is No Quick Fix for Grief , and this first week begins with a simple, courageous practice: Name the loss. Not to get stuck—just to tell the truth, so your soul doesn’t have to carry unspoken sorrow. Naming can be an act of love. And sometimes, an act of worship. The Lie Grief Whispers: “If I Name It, I’ll Break” Many of us learned to avoid naming what hurts. We default to “I’m fine,” spiritual shortcuts, or silver linings. Underneath is a fear: If I name it, I’ll fall apart. So we stay b...
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