Parables of Grief-- You have nothing to fear from the Journey

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“Perhaps our Heavenly Father’s greatest hope is that through our fears we may choose to turn to him. The uncertainties of earth life can help to remind each of us that we are dependent on him. But that reminder is not automatic. It involves our agency. We must choose to take our fears to him, choose to trust him, and choose to allow him to direct us. We must make these choices when what we feel most inclined to do is to rely more and more on our own frantic and often distorted thinking.” 

From Fear By Virginia H. Pearce Oct 1992

My husband's mission scripture was Doctrine and Covenants 6:34, which reads:

Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail.

At his funeral, the young women sang "Nothing to Fear From the Journey." 

The kids and I have walked around the temple listening to that song.

Through a review of all of these things, I've learned that God speaks to you in the way you need to feel seen and loved. There are no coincidences in grief. Sometimes God just wishes to remain anonymous.

The moral of today's podcast is that you have nothing to fear from the journey. 

“I contemplated the joy that will fill our hearts when we fully come to know the eternal significance of the greatest rescue—the rescue of the family of God by the Lord Jesus Christ. For it is through Him that we have promise of eternal life. Our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the source of spiritual power that will give you and me the assurance that we have nothing to fear from the journey.”
Elder M. Russell Ballard April 1997

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Although your experience and path will be unique, there is hope ahead in this path and you are not alone. I can see your pain and we will walk this road together. Here is a big bear hug from Mama Bear Wendy, your fierce support in the journey of grief, until next time.

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