Cindy Park continued the Status Update series with the topic of grief. It is often hard to understand the rough times in our lives, but we must not fool ourselves into thinking that because we call ourselves Christ followers, that we are exempt from hardships and struggles. Rather, what we gain is the knowledge and comfort that though we may suffer, we do not suffer alone. God is there with us, sharing and understanding our pain. This is made clear in the Bible when it states that "Jesus wept," moved by the emotions displayed during Lazarus' passing. God also provides us a community of support. Just as Taiga Ryu shared his deepest grief to the church during the sermon, so should we learn to share our lives with others and process our feelings. Regardless of the situation we are in, we are loved and never alone.
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Thanks for the great summary, Sonny!
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