40. Is God Still Good When Life Isn't? Finding Peace in Grief and Loss

Submit a questionHow do you hold onto His goodness when your world is falling apart? In this tender and transparent episode of The Heart Rest Podcast, Crystal Storms explores the "tender tension" between what we know to be true about God and what we feel in the midst of suffering and grief.Sharing from her own "season of two goodbyes"—the peaceful passing of her mother and the sudden, jarring loss of her beloved parrot, Lorito—Crystal offers a roadmap for those standing in the gap between a hard reality and a holy hope. If you’ve ever asked, "Where is God in my pain?" or struggled to see His heart through your tears, this episode is a sacred pause for your soul.In this episode, you will learn:The Self-Portrait of God: How Exodus 34:6 reveals His character as independent of our circumstances.The Power of Holy Lament: Why bringing your "Why?" to Him is an act of faith, not a lack of it.Hindsight as Evidence: How to conduct a "Goodness Audit" to see His faithfulness in previous fires.The "Even If" Declaration: How to anchor your soul in the unchanging nature of Jesus (Hebrews 13:8).Discover why God’s goodness isn't a reaction to our outcomes, but the foundation beneath them. Whether you are mourning a loved one, a dream, or a season of health, find the soul-deep peace that comes from trusting His heart when you can't trace His hand.Call to Action:Trade hurry and worry for rest in Christ with The Heart Rest Challenge: 5 Days to Be Still and Find Peace in Jesus. Start My Journey to Peace: https://www.crystalstorms.me/heartrest/Leave a Review: Help other weary hearts find this message of hope by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Connect with Crystal: Find the full transcript and extra resources at https://www.crystalstorms.me