Heartbreak: Walking with Jesus In Grief (ft. Randy Alcorn)

[@marianmalone9523]

I lost a little boy to cancer when he was almost 13 years old back in 1993. I don’t think I’m ever gonna be over my grief because I miss him all the time but he was a Christian so I know he is in a better place. I’m really not using that as a crutch, but maybe I am because it gives me comfort to know that he’s with the Lord and I know that I’m gonna get to see him again one day.

[@russellmiles2861]

We carry out pain to our own last breath As we should - our pain is commensurate with our love My condolences

[@oliverjamito9902]

Love you too!

[@barbaraknowles2713]

Yes mama, that is our blessed hope, to be with the Lord, and those we have loved and lost, that is not a crutch, but a promise, God bless you, you wonderfully and perfectly made mother

[@InfinitEternaLovEmmanuel]

A crutch is what you use to deny truth and reality. You, sweet sister in Christ, have every reason to trust and be confident in the promise that your precious son is with Jesus right now and, yes, in a FAR better place! I can’t begin to imagine what your grief has and does feel like…I am sorry that your time with him was cut short, but please do not doubt the reality of Heaven just because you cannot see it. May the Lord grant your heart and mind comfort, faith and peace through reflection and meditation on His unchanging word. 🙏🏻 ✨💖🕊️ John‬ ‭20‬:‭29‬ ‭ESV‬‬ “Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”” ‭✨💖🕊️ Hebrews 11:1 ESV Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. ✨💖🕊️ John 11:25-26 ESV Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” ✨💖🕊️ Romans 15:13 ESV May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. ✨💖🕊️

[@freddyheynssens1950]

@@marianmalone9523 Sorry for your loss. Jesus is with you and in you. He said: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4. May Jesus comfort you and give you strength, in Jesus name Amen.

[@robertheilborn8168]

My wife of 54 years passed away 6 months ago of dementia We were childhood sweethearts. She was my whole life I was in an incredible dark time I had no family close to talk to I was not working could barely walk my legs and knees were so bad. I was so lost. But I know she died at home in my arms but she woke up in Jesus arms. It is getting better slowly

[@Bila-hu4qw]

Prayers for you.

[@marciamatteini7604]

Your words were so beautiful in saying your wife died in your arms but was in the arms of Jesus a second later. My brother died in my arms too, but just knowing her was with our Lord is so comforting. You will see her again! And I will see my brother again. We have Gods promise it will come to pass. God bless you✝️

[@theynot4u]

I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. I pray you find peace and support.

[@Donna-F]

My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2013. Michael went to heaven in June of 2022 after the cancer metastasized to his liver. We were married for 43 years. I’m extremely grateful that he only had a minimal amount of pain in the last few months. I met Michael when I was 14 and he was 17. I know we will be together for eternity and I am so looking forward to the day we are reunited and we can worship Jesus Christ together again and even better in His presence.

[@Standing.W.Israel]

God taught me two profound truths early in my life after my little brother took his life when he was 23 and I was 25. He taught me that A) we grieve so hard because death is FOREIGN to our original design and B) that it's OK to NOT be ok. That to try to get out of not being ok before all the lessons are learned and the process of not being ok is complete, will ultimately draw that process out to a possibly destructive end. I still, to this day, struggle with that loss, but God has used it in beautiful ways that are priceless in my journey with Christ on this earth.

[@SeanMcDowell]

That is so devastating, but thank you for sharing what you have learned through it.

[@Nighthawkinlight]

I love seeing this Christian hope represented well. My dad died last year and I can't think of anyone that looked forward to being "present with the Lord" like him. He spoke about it regularly from as far back as I can remember. I was driving when I got the message that it had happened and had to pull over just to have a moment of celebration on his behalf. Seeing someone so boldly unafraid of death was a huge influence on myself, and this is a good reminder that I'm now in the position to do what he did for me for others in my own life. Hope might be the most powerful thing a Christian has.

[@theynot4u]

What a beautiful tribute to your father. ❤

[@reason4being868]

"Don't become bitter at God for what He chooses to do. He loves me even more than I love myself and He knows what's best. Trust Him no matter what hard things you go through in your life." I needed this today. I'm being treated with radiation for a spinal tumor. I have young children and it's hard to trust God and become bitter that I can't be the mom I want to be right now. Thanks

[@kellyschroeder7437]

💞💙🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💙💞✝️🙌🏻✝️🙌🏻✝️🙌🏻

[@feltonite]

God bless you.

[@judyanderson7020]

I love everything Randy said and agree wholeheartedly with him. My husband of 45.5 years died 4 months after Nanci. He didn't die of Cancer but a catastrophic stroke during a day surgery procedure. I had an acquaintance yell at me that if I just had enough faith, he would be healed. I am in perfect agreement with Randy and Scripture that the length of our days are determined by God. I look forward to spending eternity with Corky and I miss his presence in my life daily. I think I miss his perfectly timed sense of humor and just the sound of his voice most of all. Jesus is my Lord, Savior, best friend and Scripture says husband to the widow. He certainly has been faithful and my goal now is to finish well. Now I lead GriefShare and plan to get Randy’s book to give out there. I spent 20 years in the pro- life arena in Oregon and met Randy back then. I love his books both fiction and non fiction and respect him deeply as a Christian leader.

[@marianmalone9523]

@@judyanderson7020 ❤️

[@bentebbens]

God bless you. Yes, our days are truly, truly numbered. God continue to give you his peace, in Jesus name amen, amen 🫂🙏🫂🙏

[@CherylSimon-ct8ik]

My husband went to be with Jesus two years ago today. I still have his deodorant and aftershave. I grieve, I mourn. God also blesses me with visions of my next life, and provides me with a balm for my grief.

[@freddyheynssens1950]

May God comfort you with His presence, love and strength in Jesus name Amen.

[@tammymullins1151]

3 years for me. I too still have his toiletries. I’ve given away his clothes but just can’t bring myself to clean out his cabinet.

[@richardpaggi9988]

🙏🙏🙏

[@hacerclic1020]

The wife of a missionary friend of mine highly recommended Randy's book Heaven to me. Two months later she passed away. I didn't know she was ill. I don't know if she knew. But I bought and read the book and knowing that she is in heaven now makes it extra special.

[@rhondafellows9419]

Thank you for sharing this. I can relate to some parts - things people say, avoiding church or places where there’s too many people who say things. I’ve not been attending church very much at all since my husband passed almost 10 months ago. My husband beat cancer, but had side effects from the treatments he was dealing with. He passed unexpectedly with respiratory distress. We didn’t get to talk. I feel so much guilt that I didn’t do all I could, but God showed me it wasn’t up to me, it was up to Him. But it creeps back in from time to time. Randy’s book has been a help to me as well as his book on Heaven. Since we didn’t get to have final words, I talk to him a lot, but mostly to God. God bless you, Sean, on your father’s diagnosis that he will not have a hard time in his journey. God bless you, Randy, as you continue on your grief journey and help others like me. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@angelbianchi4786]

My father committed suicide by overdose in 2020. My mother died by accidental suicide the same way, in 2021. My mother was a believer. My father was not. God comforted me more for my father than my mother, He knew I needed that more.

[@SeanMcDowell]

I’m so sorry to hear that, thank you for sharing.

[@russellmiles2861]

@@angelbianchi4786 my condolences

[@angelbianchi4786]

@@russellmiles2861 thank you

[@paradisecityX0]

Alcorn's book "Heaven" is a must-read for those who want to know what Heaven is like

[@lylesmith1894]

Also, the New Earth

[@lizstephan1320]

What a sweet podcast. Thank you for sharing, Randy. Part of the reason grief hurts so much is because there was and still is love. You & your wife were blessed to have each other, and to know you will meet again with all the joys of heaven. Sean, I am sorry to hear your father has this diagnosis. He's a wonderful author and speaker, and since both my parents got dementia and then my mom had Alzheimers, I know it's not an easy road. But God was there for us and for them, and he will be there for your family. Though there were heartaches and frustrations, we remember the funny things and good times best now, and feel so grateful they are with the Lord and made whole.

[@michaelbrickley2443]

Randy Alcorns teaching on Heaven and the New Earth helped me see the whole cycle with new eyes. NT Wright has focused on this topic as well. We need to grieve but not as those without hope.

[@TheFallenApe-Theist]

Some grieving people think God can’t possibly exist. Others sense God comforting them and leading them through a journey. In each case, grieve with them. Help with day-to-day activities that they suddenly found insurmountable. Whether God exists or not, keep doing that.

[@threepwood56]

My beloved wife passed away in March 2022 from colorectal cancer. After looking after her in the final years of her cancer, I've struggled to find my feet. Keeping in the Word daily has become an anchor. My online Bible study group studied 2 Corinthians 4 this morning. I don't think it was a mere coincidence! 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. That phrase "We do not lose heart," is repeated at the start and end of the chapter. We do grieve, but God promises to wipe away every tear. I'm reading Randy's book "Heaven," and it feels much more relevant to me now.

[@SeanMcDowell]

Thank you for sharing, and may God bless you.

[@loribenton5975]

I'm on my sixth read through of HEAVEN, my second read through of New Morning Mercies (devotional by Paul Tripp). Along with daily Bible reading, these books are the two I've carefully curated to shape the believer in Jesus I want to be, and the writer I want to be, what I want to have to offer the world through my own books and otherwise. I've taken careful notice of the books Nanci read during those last years, since you've often shared them Randy, and plan to read them all.

[@susanpilgrim5696]

I appreciate so much this video and testimony. My husband when to be with Jesus a year and a half ago. So many things your guest shared describe what I have been going through and learning from the Lord. My husband also was in ministry for many years and in just the same way we were very best friends for 52 years. His faith that he demonstrated all his life inspires me to keep my focus on eternity just as he did. Thank you again dear brothers.

[@midimusicforever]

Jesus is with us through the darkest of valleys!

[@LoriLev1107]

This was very helpful. So sorry to hear about your Dad, Sean. He's such a giant in the faith.

[@GeraldineAndrade-x5e]

mercifully our times are in His hands.

[@sylviarodriguez2685]

God bless you and your family! God bless the memory of your beloved wife!

[@safebelayer]

The greatest insight to grief I've read, CS Lewis's book A Grief Observed

[@javaswingtutorial3510]

Sean, many prayers for you and your wonderfully inspiring father.

[@jenniferwatson7118]

We have this hope - amen. Bless you. And Sean - sorry about your Dad's diagnosis.

[@lcraver4797]

My main problem is that my wife died suddenly 2 1/2 years ago (after 37 years of marriage - we met when I was in grad school) and my 3 children have NOT come to the Lord - thus I often cry for her but pray daily for my children, usually more often than daily. (Her mother blames that on me though each of the 3 have individually told me it was their mother's 'judgementalism') So I'm not yet at "come Lord Jesus come" since my inevitable thought is "not yet Lord, not without my children!".

[@theynot4u]

You are not alone in feeling that way. Pray that regardless of God's timing, your children will come to faith. Not all left behind will remain lost.

[@sunnykim800]

Praying the LORD be with you both Sean and Randy. Thank you both for your humility, vulnerability and generosity equipping the body of Christ with the comforts you've been comforted with. Praying the LORD bless Mr. Josh McDowell with the respect and dignity he deserves. May he be encouraged to make the decision where he's able. May his loved one find creative ways that bring him joy in all the other decisions that have to be made for him. May he sense his loved ones loving, respecting and enjoying him in this season of his life as he has been there and cared for his loved ones. Thank you for seizing the moment to make disciples of your children and grandchildren and your sphere of influence by your Christlike example that is more effective than words, they will emulate your example. God bless and be with you in ministering sound doctrine, being salt and light in this dark world in Jesus name amen.🙏🏻

[@TheBanks-h8p]

I believe our loved ones don't miss us after passing with the same passion as we miss them. My husband passed 2 yrs ago today. My grief has been not just my sorely missing him, so sorely 😪, but acknowledging from the moment of his passing his memories of me and our kids most likely don't cross his mind. Do I believe he's with Jesus? Yes, absolutely. Hence my belief he doesn't really miss us. I mean, he can't. Really, people, if there are no more tears and sorrows in heaven, then how could he miss us? Our lives here on earth are filled with misery, jealousy, greed, dissatisfaction .... no matter how fervently we strive against those ungodly emotions they do in fact still tease us everyday. So now my grief has become trying to accept, acknowledge with some kind of grace and understanding, that once I, and our kids (all saved), are with him once again in heaven, our relationships will be different. In other words, I won't run across the tarmac, leap into his arms, him spin me around as we deeply kiss (not sensuously - that's for later at home alone - but lovingly as "oh God, how I've missed you, so glad you're home). In heaven, it will be so different. So now in these 2 years, to the day today, of my loves passing, it's still difficult to accept we'll never embrace as we did for 48 years. I'm grieving that part of our love. But he's not ... he's in a place he can't ... the Glory of being in the presence of God our Father and Christ our Savior leaves no room for the things of this earth left behind. Make sense? I truly hope so.

[@TempleofChristMinistries]

Our lives here on earth are filled with misery, jealousy and dissatisfaction, I think you should speak for yourself, because there's many people who know the Christ who are full of the glory of god, they don't suffer these things so why do you, it says to be full of the Holy Spirit not full of your own emotions, it seems to me that you are not born of light even though you may be a Believer, I would seriously ask God to fill you with his spirit because you're suffering spiritual death not life, you're supposed to have peace and joy in your heart, from the Overflow of the heart the mouth speaks, you're supposed to be boasting of how God has restored your heart to the full, I say this to give you hope because if you feel like this and you claim to believe how much more will you feel in the glory of god when you are full of light, you may be baptised by water but you certainly are not baptised by the spirit, ask God for his spirit ask him to restore your heart to the full, then you will know what the kingdom of God is like, and it's the same place the one you have lost is living in, for the kingdom of God is within you for those who possess it, God bless.

[@TheBanks-h8p]

@TempleofChristMinistries I agree with a lot of your comment. However, I adamantly disagree with your personal assessment that I'm not baptized with the Holy Spirit. That may be your opinion, but believe me, it's not my experience. Jesus is many times described as a man of sorrows. I actually feel His sorrow; far more than I care to because not being divine myself, I can't dispel sorrow. Not for myself, nor anyone else. Not just my sorrow for myself over losing my soul mate on this earth, but His sorrow over mankind. Hope is something He has filled me with. Being in His presence is a joy I cannot begin to describe. However, I am still here on this earth, awaiting His return, which means I do in fact struggle with human emotions. In fact, a little biblical delving will reveal that our human emotions are a tiny reflection of His. I appreciate your response and concern for me. However I would caution against judging a fellow believer's baptism by fire based on just a few heartfelt emotional verbal expressions of the moment. I seek counsel and fellowship with those who can relate to me and I to them; not judgment that seems to be based on personal opinion, not spiritual discernment. But again, I thank you for your response.

[@TempleofChristMinistries]

@@TheBanks-h8p I stand by my comment it is not my opinion it is the truth, to be full of the holy spirit is not to be full of your own emotions, your emotions are connected to the human spirit your sorrow for losing your partner is evidence of where your heart is, thus the scripture, where your treasure is your heart will be also, if I have my heart on what is perishable when it perishes so does my heart, your heart is attached on your partner because your partner is no longer there your heart tastes death, you're spiritually dead, have your heart on the kingdom, that which is eternal life does not taste death, you are not born of light just because you have a love for the Christ doesn't mean you have the love of the Christ, and that's the problem, I stand by my comment and I will advise you once again ask for his spirit and he will fill you with his glory and his life and you will no longer mourn for your loss, because there is no loss in God, this may be a hard thing for you to accept it is a hard thing for many to accept but it is the truth, and human emotions is not a tiny reflection of his, it is clear you have taken offence, humble yourself and stop listening to your pride, and do as I have asked then you will know the truth.

[@TheBanks-h8p]

@@TempleofChristMinistries I only take offense at your presumption that you have authority to judge my heart and soul, neither of which will ever be in your court for judgment. You say to humble myself and let go of my pride. Yet you speak with the words of a Pharisee, condescending and arrogant, that only your perception is righteous. Even a Pharisee needs to find, and exercise, humility before passing a blanket command. You're not speaking with the authority of Jesus or conviction of the Holy Spirit, but from a human heart lacking compassion, without possessing or showing the love toward a true brother/sister in Christ which He (Jesus) commanded of us as a witness to the World

[@YosemiteLee]

I really enjoyed hearing about Nancy. Even as a believer (since the age of 13) I’ve not been around many people who love to laugh. What a GIFT! I find myself looking forward to her laugh one day. Hugs to you Randy!

[@donnac2122]

That was a beautiful interview. I wish I could have known Nancy she sounds like a real treasure. I am so sorry Sean to hear about your dad. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Apaul415]

What happened to Josh McDowell?

[@Eva-k2b7h]

God bless you both🙏🙏🙏

[@pamelarada9239]

Thank you, Sean, for all of your videos. I am praying for you & your family.

[@jeffb6979]

Great conversation.. truly a blessing.

[@havitcold]

This is a great podcast lots of encouragement for our lives and going through the transition into the kingdom

[@mystrength5640]

This is a Huge Blessing if Both in the Marriage are Devoted Christians! If Not, it’s One of HOPE, that God is Merciful, to the non- Believing Spouse!

[@vikawinters]

When he talks about what happened when she died it reminded me of Queen Elizabeth referring to the loss of her husband Prince Philip - a huge void in her heart. That’s a void that only people who married their best friends can experience. It’s actually a sign of great privilege.

[@JedidjahSlagter]

I was 66 when my husband died and Randy was 68. That is an age that you are still much connected with life. You are able to undertake activities. But when you are older and maybe you are not able to do so, life can be very lonely. I am seeing this around me.

[@sandibaptiste2480]

wow so powerful!

[@oliverjamito9902]

Beautiful will say, unto all HIS BEAUTIFUL! Yes, in plain view! Came and have revealed Himself unto Us 1st! Yes, in plain view HE HOLDING WITH HIS 2 HANDS!

[@reason4being868]

Absolutely appreciate your discussion on faith. "My faith is in the Person I am praying to... Not faith in having enough faith to produce the result I want."

[@mattr.1887]

Is there really much of a difference?

[@danielwilda8167]

Excellent Truth ✝️

[@garymorris1834]

Saddens about Your Father, God Bless Your Father & Your Family.

[@vivecaamato2062]

Such a valuable discussion blessings on your ministry

[@TP.111]

My dad died today at 3:31 of severe dementia.

[@suedavies4215]

So sorry for you loss, sending hugs and prayers.❤

[@marceloindiodobrasilsantan4386]

SOU INSCRITO DO CANAL E SOU DO RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL. E QUERO DIZER QUE ESSE TESTEMUNHO ME ABENÇOOU, POIS MINHA MÃE FOI PARA DEUS EM JULHO DESTE ANO, E VIVI COM ELA POR 54 ANOS. E O ESPÍRITO SANTO TEM ME CONSOLADO. DEUS ABENÇOE SEU CANAL.

[@oliverjamito9902]

Complete!

[@JadDragon]

God bless. Jesus lives! ♥️ and is Yahweh God 🙏🏻 Christ ✝️ and King 👑

[@colonalklink14]

Jesus overcame death. Praise Jesus.

[@LynnSanchez-ph7yn]

I love this it was so beautiful I fell in love with Nancy ❤

[@oliverjamito9902]

With Thee! Reason all was desired!

[@bvspecials]

There is a beautiful little book by Nancy Guthry called : Wat grieving people wish you knew

[@GJames007]

Anyone here who's struggle in there faith in the past who now knows God exists and heaven is for real? How did you reduce your struggle?

[@RogerHollar]

I’m a minister. My bride of 53+ years was a two-time cancer survivor, only to succumb to 13 year battle with Alzheimer’s. We shared every day of those 53 years in ministry together. It’s just been a little over 90 days ago that she passed into the arms of Jesus. I could unpack a lot here. But right now I’m wondering if I did not take enough time off from ministry to give myself the time and opportunity to work through the grief. Or is it a good idea to just keep on ministering to/with others. I’m not looking for a reason to do something different. I just want to know if I’m doing the right thing. And by the way, I worked through enormous amounts of grief a year ago upon moving my beloved into a memory care community.

[@Emet-Debar]

Interesting at the 10ish mark Sean’s voice was distorted. KZbin ?

[@freddyheynssens1950]

Death is closer than you think. Today we hear in the news 35 people died due to the storm. Jesus is the Savior, he died for your sins. He calls: repent and believe in the Gospel. Mark 1 15. With Jesus you have eternal life. " For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16.

[@oliverjamito9902]

Then unto all HIS SHARED "i" Am HOSTS MEEKS keepers of my footstool!

[@oliverjamito9902]

Woman who sitteth upon my waters? Remember if not recognized! Offsprings preserve will say, HE WILL SHAKE THE HEAVEN AND THE EARTH!

[@oliverjamito9902]

My beautiful can a smile be forced from thee?

[@oliverjamito9902]

Woman who sitteth upon all my Waters! Remember all resting upon thy rebellious house in front! Are all my shared clay Feet!

[@sherylj586]

It's Nanci.

[@leluyaa]

🙏🏼❤️‍🩹

[@oliverjamito9902]

My beautiful what is "My"?

[@oliverjamito9902]

A little LIGHT from HIS SIDE! Woman ye looking at?

[@oliverjamito9902]

Elon what is riches nor wealth?

[@WILLIAMPRADO-2]

🙌🙌🙌🇺🇸l was homeless, did drugs, went into prison, where I got to know God. He changed my life. Now I have a home, a wife and a lovely year old daughter (zoe), and a stream of income that gats me $47,000 weekly. Plus a new identity - a child of God, Hallelujah!!!🇺🇸❣️❤️❤️

[@Kathleen-y4r]

God bless you more abundantly for your generosity But then, what do you do? How do you come about that in that period?

[@WILLIAMPRADO-2]

Thanks to God, my daughter who introduced me into the digital market. Moreso, thanks to Ms *Kathleen Mary Vella*

[@WILLIAMPRADO-2]

It is the digital market. That's been the secret to this wealth transfer. A lot of folks in the US amd abroad are getting so much from it, God has been good to my household Thank you Jesus

[@John-d3d]

Big thanks to Ms *Kathleen Mary Vella*

[@John-d3d]

Her top notch guidance and expertise on digital market changed the game for me

[@oliverjamito9902]

Who is the woman sitteth upon all my waters murdering so HATE! Principalities who deceiveth and murderers exalted themselves above have put curse upon one another and have put scales unto HIS BEAUTIFUL EYES! In front of HIM!

[@oliverjamito9902]

Elon who is that tax collector climb up the Tree?

[@oliverjamito9902]

Riches nor wealth who is that tax collector climb up the Tree?

[@AntonioRodrigues-cc2fw]

Everyone need Jesus.

[@russellmiles2861]

I am pleased you have a faith that you treasure. I do though find this attitude arrogant; we have a human right to practice our faith and raise our families as we choose We have a obligation in a liberal democracy to support other people in their own choices - including not to practice a faith.