Grief is a hard thing to experience. And grieving the loss of a past version of yourself or your body size is a normal part of the healing process for most people.  That’s why it’s so important to understand that grieving is okay and as Christians, it’s possible to grieve well. There’s a common misconception that Christians shouldn’t grieve, however this can lead to shame when it inevitably does occur. So, in this episode, we’ll address what scripture actually says about grief and learn how to do it biblically with hope. In today’s episode, we'll look at why grief isn't a bad thing, where we see it happening in the Bible, and the keys of honesty and communication as we grieve.  I’ll show you key moments of grief from scripture to help you model the ways in which you can grieve more hopefully. AND, you’ll learn how the values of grace and hope shape our experience of grief as we set our eyes on Christ, rather than dwell on our questions. Topics discussed in this episode include:  🎢 The honest truth about the stages of grief  🕊️ The power of prayer 😌 Accepting grief and accepting grace 🏳️ Surrendering the question, “Why?” Resources mentioned: >>> If you’re looking for books on the topic of grief, check out Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller, and A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list. Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course! >>> Join me and a community of crazy incredible women inside The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society! Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. Got a burning question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast! If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. Connect with Brittany on Instagram *Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.