Not Losing Heart

<p>Gena St. David reflects on what helps us not lose heart in the midst of grief especially in our personal and communal experiences [2 Corinthians 4:13-16].</p> <p>Reflection</p> <ul><li>How is God renewing us as a Vox community?</li> <li>What do we need to grieve to make space for what’s next?</li> <li>And how might that grief moves us toward grace?</li> </ul> <p>Practice</p> <ul><li>Express Grief.  Sit down with God, take a breath, say “I’m sad today”.  Select 1-2 trusted friends, take a breath, say “I’m sad today”.</li> <li>Grief ritual.  1) Sadness – What has been lost? What do we miss?  2) Anger – What are we angry about? What do we regret?  3) Light – What memories do we wish to hold onto? What makes us laugh when we think about it?  4) Thanksgiving – What are we grateful for?</li> </ul>