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Why Faith Doesn't Stop the Ache of Loss
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Does believing in the resurrection mean grief should hurt less? You can hold firm to Christian hope and still miss someone deeply.
In today's 5-minute daily devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne looks at 1 Corinthians 15:20–23 and the poignant reflections in Nicholas Wolterstorff’s "Lament for a Son." We explore why trusting God’s promise of eternal life does not erase the ache of bereavement today. Scripture calls death an enemy, and tears do not undo the risen Christ. If you are mourning the loss of a loved one or wondering how grief and faith coexist, this gentle reflection and closing prayer are here to bring you comfort and permission to weep.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Reaching for the phone in an ordinary moment 0:41 The harvest promise in 1 Corinthians 15:20–23 1:54 Why resurrection hope doesn't shrink the ache 2:24 Faith and sorrow together in Nicholas Wolterstorff's lament 3:33 How to receive God's promise with tears 4:20 Reflection question for your day 4:36 A closing prayer for the grieving heart 5:11 Looking ahead to next week
RESOURCES & LINKS: • Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20–23 • Book Mentioned: "Lament for a Son" by Nicholas Wolterstorff • Catch up on the full Devotional Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLchannel
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