Nov. 7, 2023

The Comforter

The Comforter
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Listen in as my wife, Kathy Gray, joins me on this heartfelt episode of More Faith, more Life. We're addressing a topic that carries a significant amount of weight - grief. In the world today, many people are grappling with a sense of loss and pain, making it crucial to learn how to navigate through it. As Kathy shares her personal experiences with grief, we uncover the vital truth that grief, while not part of God's original plan for us, has become an unfortunate reality of our lives due to the entrance of sin and death into the world.

We continue the conversation by examining the tension between the pain of grief and the hope of healing. Kathy reminds us of the danger of holding on to grief too tightly and allowing it to entrench itself in our souls, threatening our relationships and our outlook on life. However, she also highlights the power of the Holy Spirit as a comforter and the importance of letting go of grief in a healthy manner. We look to the scripture for hope and comfort, and extend an invitation to those who are grieving to seek solace and guidance in Jesus. This is an episode filled with profound insights and heartfelt truths that will undoubtedly touch the hearts of many.

Key Takeaways:

  • Grief is caused by a sudden and permanent loss, leading to feelings of anger and disbelief.
  • It is important to draw a line between allowing oneself to grieve and not letting grief consume one's life.
  • Regret grief, where individuals grieve not only the loss but also the events that took place before the loss, can be addressed by seeking the help of the Holy Spirit and finding comfort in God's word.
  • Having Jesus in one's life provides strength and purpose in navigating through grief.
  • The Holy Spirit serves as the comforter and can help individuals find healing and move forward.

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About the host: Steve Gray is the founding and senior pastor of Revive Church KC. He has been in the full time ministry for over 40 years and was launched into national and international recognition in the late 1990’s as the leader of the historic Smithton Outpouring, and again in 2009 when he lead the Kansas City Revival which was televised nationally on the Daystar television network. Steve is also a veteran musician, songwriter, recording artist and published author. His books include When The Kingdom Comes, Follow The Fire, and My Absurd Religion.

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