239.0 Tears of Gratitude: Why a Baptism Will Change How You Think About Grief.

Show Notes

When grief clouds our view, it’s hard to imagine that anything good could ever come from it. In today’s episode, I share the story of my friend Ayako — how a connection born from Monica’s suffering turned into a 16-year journey of friendship, faith, and miracles.

Through Ayako’s baptism, God reminded me that healing, trust, and transformation are often slow — but always possible.

Key Takeaways:

• Friendships formed in hard seasons often carry eternal impact.

• Small acts of kindness can plant seeds of faith even when we can’t see it yet.

• Grief is not the end of the story; it’s often the soil where miracles grow.

• God will not let you walk through grief without leaving His fingerprints of hope.

Scriptures to Reflect On:

• Philippians 1:6 — "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

• Isaiah 61:3 — "…to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."

**Closing Thought: Don’t diminish the grief you feel — but never underestimate what the Lord can do through it.