Sitting in the Seat of Grief: Trusting God Through Loss

.Grace in Grief: A Journey of Faith and Healing

For so long, I have been called to comfort others in their grief, offering words of encouragement and support. But now, I find myself sitting in that very seat—grieving the loss of my father. It’s a place I never wanted to be, one I never could have prepared for. And yet, God’s grace has been sufficient for me, sustaining me day by day.

Losing my father has been one of the most challenging experiences of my life. He was a private man, not one for social media or public attention. In honoring him, I’ve wrestled with how much of my journey to share. But I also recognize that honoring him doesn’t mean silencing my own pain. This is a moment for me to honor myself in a way I never have before—to be transparent about the weight of grief and the ways God is stretching me through it.

For weeks, I tried to rush the process, to make sense of what God was doing in me. I questioned Him—Why now? I wasn’t ready. But really, is anyone ever ready to lose a parent or a loved one? The weight of grief has often felt crushing, yet in my brokenness, God is refining my character, preparing me for what He has called me to.

So, I am learning to lean not on my own understanding but to trust in the One who knows all things. He is stretching me, leading me, and teaching me to surrender even the pain I don’t understand.

To those who have been following my journey—a girl after God’s heart—I pray that when the time comes, you will be ready for all that God is preparing me to do with the lessons He is teaching me in this season.

LeadHER—just a girl after God’s heart—is taking a pivot with the provision of God’s grace and favor. This journey is shifting, and I am walking forward in faith, trusting that His plans for me are greater than I can imagine.

Thank you for your patience, love, and support. I look forward to walking this journey with you and being used for the glory of God.