The Devil Tried To Choke Her With Grief

Grief can be quiet, but it is rarely gentle. Sometimes it shows up as heaviness you cannot shake. Sometimes it shows up in the body as tightness, fatigue, and even trouble swallowing. We talk through a striking story of a woman dealing with serious esophagus problems, including having her esophagus stretched, while also carrying the heartbreak of losing a daughter to cancer. That kind of loss does not stay in one place, and we name what it can do to the soul and the body.From there, we move into a clear, faith-filled moment of Christian prayer and deliverance. We speak directly against grief, loss, and the “spirit of heaviness”, and we anchor the prayer in the belief that Jesus took our griefs and sufferings at the cross. It is not polished or performative, just straightforward words meant to break despair’s grip and make room for hope, breath, and emotional healing.We also extend the prayer beyond one story, speaking to anyone carrying bereavement, mourning, or the lingering ache of losing a loved one or dear friend. If you have felt like sorrow is tightening around your life, this is a short listen with a focused message: you are not meant to be choked by grief, and restoration is still possible.If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with someone who is grieving, and leave a review so more people can find these prayers and conversations.Have a prayer request? Send us a text! Support the showIf this podcast has been a blessing to you and you’d like to support the mission's ministry of RiverGate Church, we invite you to make a donation. Your generosity helps extend the impact of this work and allows us to reach more people with hope and healing. You can give electronically using CashApp ($RGCTULSA) or Paypal ([email protected]). Please enter MISSIONS for reason. Thank you for being a part!