04/09/2026
Grief often begins with one word: Why?
Why, God?Why did this happen?Why now?Why does it hurt so deeply?
Today, Andrea brought us a powerful teaching on grief and the question of “why.” It touched the deepest parts of the heart and reminded us that even our hardest questions can be brought before God.
She also shared the beautiful message of Footprints in the Sand—that in the moments when we only see one set of footprints, it was not because God left us, but because He was carrying us.
In moments of loss, questions rise from the deepest parts of the heart. And sometimes, the most healing thing we can do is bring those questions honestly before God.
Lament is not weakness.Lament is faith.
It is the cry of a heart that still believes God is listening.It is the courage to say, “Lord, I don’t understand, but I am still coming to You.”
God is not afraid of our tears, our pain, or our questions.He invites us to be honest with Him.
Healing does not always begin with answers.Sometimes it begins with surrender.
Today we are also honored to introduce a new children’s grief ministry: Grieving Angels
A ministry created to help connect with children and walk beside them through grief, reminding them that even in their smallest steps, God’s footprints are beside them—and when they cannot walk, He carries them.
“A lament is a cry to Someone who is there.”
If you are grieving today, know this:God hears your why.God holds your pain.And even in the silence, He is near to the brokenhearted.