The Art of Grieving

March 02, 2025 by Dr. Jeff Warren

In this first message of The Art of Grieving, we delve into Romans 8 to uncover a profound truth: the entire creation groans alongside us in our suffering. As believers, we’re called to embrace our limitations and recognize that our potential is capped in this fallen world. Yet, this very realization can lead us to a deeper dependence on God. The passage reminds us that we’re not alone in our grief – creation itself, we as humans, and even the Holy Spirit share in this longing for redemption. This universal groaning is likened to the pains of childbirth, hinting at the new life and hope that will emerge from our suffering. As we navigate our grief, we’re encouraged to see it as an art form – a process of transformation rather than a linear journey with a set endpoint. This perspective invites us to lean into our grief, allowing it to shape us and draw us closer to the heart of God, who Himself is acquainted with sorrow.