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What deep grief actually does to your body

• Rob Westwood-Payne • Season 2026 • Episode 306

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When grief drains your energy, even simple chores feel impossible. God invites you to pause, rest, and nourish your weary body today.

In seasons of loss and deep sorrow, grief takes a heavy physical toll on our bodies. In this 5-minute daily devotional, Rob explores 1 Kings 19, where God meets an exhausted, grieving Elijah not with demands, but with bread, water, and sleep. Discover why tending to basic bodily needs—like eating a simple meal and letting the washing up wait—is an essential part of receiving God's tender care in bereavement.

0:00 - Standing in the kitchen: The physical toll of grief 0:36 - Elijah under the broom tree (1 Kings 19) 1:43 - Why your physical body matters to God in sorrow 3:13 - Giving yourself permission to let chores wait 3:57 - A gentle invitation: Nourishing your body today 4:37 - Reflection question & prayer

🕊️ Helpful Bereavement & Support Resources: • Cruse Bereavement Support (UK): https://www.cruse.org.uk • At A Loss (Signposting Support): https://www.ataloss.org • Samaritans (Call 116 123 in the UK): https://www.samaritans.org

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