Episode 11: Fear of the New Year
“But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day.” - 2 Peter 3:8
In this episode, Elizabeth, Brittany, and Kelly discuss the fear and uncertainty that comes with entering a new year after the loss of a child. We explore the different experiences of time and the struggle time progressing without our children. Our conversation is grounded in 2 Peter 3:8 and in holding the tension between the past and the present. We share our different experiences of time “moving on” and the reality that our beloved children still exist, in eternity. We pray our conversation blesses you wherever you are in your grief journey.
Takeaways include:
Entering a new year after the loss of a child can be filled with fear and uncertainty.
Time can feel different after the loss of a child, and it can be challenging to settle into a new year without them.
Finding consolation in scripture and seeking guidance from trusted spiritual advisors can help navigate the complexities of grief.
Living with the tension of wanting to go back to the past while accepting the reality of the present is a constant struggle.
