Your Faith History
Grief can shake us to our core. It can make us question everything we thought we knew, even our faith. But it's often in these moments of deepest sorrow that we discover the true strength of our beliefs. This page invites you to take a journey through your faith history, to remember the times God has carried you through and to find renewed hope in His promises.
Reflect on Your Past
Early Faith: Think back to your childhood. What were your earliest experiences with faith and religion? Were you raised in a church? Did you attend Sunday school? What were the core beliefs instilled in you?
Spiritual Milestones: As you grew older, how did your faith evolve? Were there specific events, people, or experiences that deepened your connection with God? Did you experience periods of doubt or questioning? How did you navigate those times?
Times of Trial: Life inevitably brings challenges. Recall past hardships you've faced – illness, loss, disappointment. How did your faith help you through those difficult times? Did your relationship with God strengthen or waver? What lessons did you learn?
Remembering God's Faithfulness:
As you reflect on your faith journey, remember that God has been with you every step of the way. He has seen you through every high and low, every victory and setback.
The Potter and the Clay: The Bible reminds us that God is the potter, and we are the clay. He uses our experiences, even the painful ones, to mold us and shape us into the people He created us to be. (Isaiah 64:8)
Trusting in the Unknown: Just as you trusted God in the past, you can trust Him now. Even though grief may feel overwhelming, He is still in control. He will provide comfort to you so that you can comfort others. (2 Corinthians 1:4)
Elisabeth Elliot (Christian missionary and prolific author)
"Faith does not eliminate questions. But faith knows where to take them.” -- Elisabeth Elliot
Source: A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael. 1987. Old Tappan, NJ: Fleming H. Revell Company. page 117.
Image Credits:
Cover photo: David Köhler on Unsplash
Elisabeth Elliot Photo: https://elisabethelliot.org/about/