Grieving Loss

November 10, 2019

Series: Defeating Death
Speaker: Larry McCarthy

Grief is an inevitable part of our lives; it’s the evidence of how significant a loss is to us. When loss comes, how should we process our grief? What does the Bible say about grieving? In this final sermon in our series, Pastor McCarthy provides us with several key steps we can implement when we grieve.

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[Mingo]

Oh my….a friend shared this with me. I lost my wife 6 months ago after nearly 52 years of marriage. The hurt is so deep and penetrating. I’ve been crying for a very long time. She was ill for seven years and I cared for her. I’m 70 yrs old and we were married at 18 yrs old. High school sweet hearts and neighbors. Pray for me….Please.

[tribrowansis]

I lost my only child last month, he was just 10 yr old. The thought that he is not here with me anymore is the greatest pain I felt in my entire life. I've been crying each day. Only my faith to God is making me feel better.

[suziereinhardt]

My husband was diagnosed with brain cancer and now decided he wants to be with his first wife, after 15 years of what I thought was a wonderful marriage. I am grieving terribly. Thank you for this.

[LHarrison]

Lost my mom last week unexpectedly. She was caring, forgiving, strong, beautiful, and friend.
I don't know how to get through this. I miss her so much.

[Geekerella]

Heavenly Father, please surround us with your loving embrace. Comfort our broken hearts, help us to focus on the good memories. Lift us up and carry us when our hearts are too heavy for us to move forward. Surround us with your grace & mercy. Amen.

[txzthai]

lost my sister march 2nd 2022, so sick of people telling me to be strong & not to cry, how do i not cry when i’m so devastated? 😔 physically and mentally sick at the thought that she’s really gone.

[megkag]

I really needed to hear this. I lost my husband, August 7th, we were together for 43 years. I miss him so much. Please pray for me for strength.

[shirleysarradet]

Thank you. I am 87 years old. My husband of 68 years died a month ago. I’m not O K. No. No words to explain the pain, the loss, the empty and missing.
I sent this podcast to our 8 Children because you told everyone exactly how grief works. The tears and bawling that just goes on all the time. Can not think or feel anything but sorrow. Half of me is missing.
You are a blessing. I go back and listen. You said it all. Hard. Thank you again.

[Bella-kepr]

What i hate the most is when people say you're still grieving? Yes stupid that family member was a part of me.

[yolandabutts]

I lost my brother 4 days ago. I needed to hear this message cause its been a world wind. He took a piece of my heart with him. On top of that i lost my dad 5 months ago so please pray for me.

[triciaalv]

Lost my Dad this year. He was told at the hospital he only has a few months to live and he died within a less than a month.. I miss him so much. He was still young. Only 54. I wish I had more time with him. But I know he’s in heaven.

[niyidaramola]

I lost my mom two weeks ago and my colleges were telling me to get over it and get to work, Nothing has ever made me feel depressed as such

[Fluffimuff]

Grieving the suicide death of my 33 year old son in 2020. I can testify that I don't grieve as those who have no hope. I can testify to the great comfort and help that the Lord has given me. But I still look for relief by listening to messages such as this for ongoing comfort. My friend reminded me the other day that it's supposed to hurt when a child dies. I miss him terribly. And I deal with so much guilt as a parent. What I have done that possibly could have caused this, and what I didn't do that could have prevented it. And I keep throwing myself into the arms of our loving heavenly Father who's giving me great peace that my child is with him. He has delivered him safely home.

[shannonjeffries]

I lost my mom yesterday. I found her. God, she died all alone. She hadn't been feeling well, but I couldn't get to go to the doctor. Her door was locked, and I couldn't. I climbed through her window. I just saw her on Thursday and spoke with her later that evening. She said she wanted to sleep and she was very tired. God I wish I would have brought her to my home. I feel so guilty💔😥😢😭 I am very glad I found this video. God bless 🌸

[johngallagher]

🙏❤🙏to anyone grieving someone ...i lost my 85 year old dad earlier this year. Losing both parents especially the second definitely stings. Hope reading anyone reading this finds their faith in the idea that our lost loved ones are always with us and our relastionship witb them doesnt end it just changes forms . 🙏❤🙏

[jasminelu_]

I lost my daughter, her unborn and her fiance. Im in so much pain! However this message really comfort me to let me know Im not crazy while dealing with these flood emotions. Thank you so much Pastor! I will also watch this with my 15 year old son to give him comfort.

[Axess-svnq]

My mother died on Christmas Day 2021. I am a disabled man and I was living with my mother here at our family home. I'm now the last living person in my immediate family. Everyone else is gone (Dad, Mom, 2 brothers). I'm all alone in my house now. The only friends I talk to are online. It was tough at first, then I was OK for a bit. Then, tonight, I went into Mom's room, hugged the pullover she used to wear and just cried like a baby. My heart is so broken. My Mom was my world - and now, I'm adrift.

[tangocash]

I lost my mother nearly 6 months ago. The shock still feels fresh. She was the greatest positive influence in my life. A month ago, my best friend lost his father. My friend and I lost our greatest protectors. If anyone reads this comment, please pray for us.

[gabrielle_xaria]

Before experiencing grief first hand, I always thought the sadness was for those who had passed. After experiencing it first hand, I now realize that the sadness is for those who did NOT pass. Those who have to continue on life without the one that gave them life to begin with.

[justpeachy]

I needed to hear this today! The tsunami hit at 5:00 a.m. this morning and knocked me off my feet. It's really ugly during this time but as painful as this is you help me to realize that I have to go through it. I lost my husband of 34 years on 9/19/21 suddenly and I felt completely blindsided. We were best friends and did everything together. Now I am completely alone. I feel like a little bitty dot in a Great Big world. Every morning I wake up the nightmare begins all over again. He's not here, and I'm screaming, praying, lamenting, and in the Word.
This pain is unbearable. And when the tsunami hits without warning it literally takes me off my feet.
The holidays are quickly approaching and that ties my stomach up and knots.
People ask me how I'm doing if I say okay, they're like that's good and keep moving. Sometimes I tell the truth, and say, I feel like my heart has been ripped out of my chest and I have literally been gutted. TRUTH!!
The two shall become one flesh.
Be kind, we don't know what kind of battle someone is facing or what kind of journey that they're on.