Not Losing Heart

Gena St. David reflects on what helps us not lose heart in the midst of grief especially in our personal and communal experiences [2 Corinthians 4:13-16].

Reflection

• How is God renewing us as a Vox community?
• What do we need to grieve to make space for what’s next?
• And how might that grief moves us toward grace?

Practice

• Express Grief.  Sit down with God, take a breath, say “I’m sad today”.  Select 1-2 trusted friends, take a breath, say “I’m sad today”.
• Grief ritual.  1) Sadness – What has been lost? What do we miss?  2) Anger – What are we angry about? What do we regret?  3) Light – What memories do we wish to hold onto? What makes us laugh when we think about it?  4) Thanksgiving – What are we grateful for?