Grateful for COVID? with Evelyn Sherwood | Episode 84

In Grateful for COVID, Evelyn Sherwood shares how her COVID diagnosis led to the discovery of lung embolisms and ultimately cancer—an unexpected sequence that reshaped her understanding of grace. What began in fear became a testimony of gratitude, not because illness is good, but because it revealed something that needed to be treated. Her story invites us to reconsider what it means to be Grateful for COVID in light of God’s redemptive work. We explore how grace meets us in suffering and how lament can lead to deeper trust and peace. In this conversation, we discuss: Evelyn's "Job season" and what it taught her about surrender The distinction between grief and lament—and how both lead us to grace Practical, everyday practices that nurture gratitude and peace How gratitude can coexist with suffering Why worship can grow in the middle of hard seasons  If you’re navigating illness, diagnosis, or an unexpected storm, this episode will equip and encourage you to experience grace in the messy middle. 💬  Grace Quotes from Evelyn Sherwood: "Hard is hard but God is good." "I [God] can do more in your surrender that you can do with all your striving.” "Gather gratitude like a bouquet and give it to Jesus."   Scriptures Mentioned: Hebrews 4:16 – Approach God with boldness to receive grace Resources Mentioned: 🌿  Evelyn's The Pocket Full of Hope Series  🌿  Shop Evelyn's watercolors and other resources 🌿  Soakstream on YouTube 🌿 Dark Clouds, Deep Mercies by Mark Vroegop 🎶  Evelyn's go-to grace song Goodness of God by Cece Winans + Always on Time by Elevation Worship Connect with Evelyn Sherwood: Website: evelynsherwood.com Instagram: @evelynshwerwoodauthor Facebook: @evelyn.sherwood Related Episodes: Ep. 25 Divine Detour and Deepened Faith with Lori Ann Wood Ep. 59 Chased by Grace, Marked by Love with Crystal Mayo Ep. 18 Sometimes I Forget with Julie Sunne Stay Connected with Jennifer Sakata: 🎁 My FREE gift to you: Prayers That Change Us 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content & episode updates ⭐ If this episode resonated with you, leave a review and share it with a friend!   👉🏼Living the Grace Life is the place where real grace meets real life. Host Jennifer Sakata helps bridge the gap between grace as a theological idea and lived practice in everyday moments of faith, encouraging listeners to experience forgiveness, freedom, and trust that they then extend to others.   Website | Instagram | Facebook