Have you ever been stuck in one of the stages of grief discussed in this lesson? If so, what was helpful in moving you past that stage?

[Austin]

I was drowned in sorrow and shock when my mom passed away so sudden, two weeks after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. It lasted for about six months until a friend sent me a picture that we took at church during Christmas Sunday, I was surprised that I looked so sad in it. All along I thought I had cooped with my lost ok and kept it private. A few more weeks gone by and God’s word gradually transcended me out of sorrow. I was reminded that His face would continue to shine upon me regardless of my stage and His grace alone would be sufficient. In sorrow, I could still rejoice.