EPISODE · Jul 26, 2024 · 58 MIN
Through peaks and valleys, God walked with our son... home
from Discerning Miracles · host Discerning Miracles
Josiah, after wrestling with depression, miraculously reconnected with Jesus finding joy and peace… only to be struck by a car… reuniting with his baby brother Jeremiah in Heaven. Lara, Josiah's mother, shares how God’s compassionate presence was experienced - before, during, and after. God is with you in the darkest valley and weeps with you as you grieve. Be encouraged, build your faith, and become equipped to face grief in your own life, and be prepared to compassionately lift another’s burdens in their time of need. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wvq-Ue6Jv8s?si=dMbhgFn_0HZ9SwUq ——————- CONNECT Website > discerningmiracles.com Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles Email Newsletter > https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven CONNECT: Lara's Blog: https://greatisyourfaithfulness.com YouTube: @discerningmiracles YouTube: @doodlethebible Website: discerningmiracles.com X: https://twitter.com/discernmiracles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discerningmiracles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles Email Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven ----------- TIME STAMPS: (00:03:12) Creative opportunities in film and TV (00:05:02) Emotions - highs and lows (00:05:20) He found his baby brother, not breathing in his crib (00:06:36) Physical vs Internal suffering (00:07:37) Conversations: Breakthroughs vs Blocks (00:08:05) Met with God, Breakthrough (00:09:05) Josiah was at peace, full of light (00:09:25) Performed the song he wrote inspired by this experience (00:10:10) Josiah’s song (00:13:09) Song about his identity as a child of God (00:13:21) Spiritual Battle continued (00:14:06) Period of reconciliation and healing (00:16:24) Breeze flipped bible pages to “The Death of Josiah” (King Josiah) (00:16:52) “I don’t want that to happen to me.” (00:17:33) Opportunity to travel vs Dad’s Birthday (00:18:15) Best Birthday Present to have a great time and relax (00:18:46) Josiah needed to get off the plane - didn’t go on the trip (00:20:17) Seeing where God would lead him next (00:20:49) Josiah was missing in the morning (00:21:46) Calling police, missing persons report (00:23:31) Lara heard “I am the resurrection and the life” (00:23:48) “Anyone who believes in me, will live even if they die.” (00:24:19) Trooper pulls into driveway (00:24:56) Josiah was hit by a car and he didn’t survive (00:25:08) I knew in my bones: he was alive in heaven (00:27:30) Info about the crash (00:28:45) Josiah wanted to see where God led him (00:30:21) Miracle that Mom’s plane was broken (00:31:47) God does spectacular things (00:32:35) Be actively looking (00:32:45) Our need is great, dramatic miracles (00:34:00) Coincidences (00:36:13) Childlike faith for the tiny things and the big things (00:37:58) Intersection Road was their last name (phonetically) (00:36:53) The Sailboat Picture (reference to Part 2: Linnea’s Story) (00:39:41) Disneyland vs. Heaven (00:43:16) Josiah likely saved the driver’s life (00:44:00) The ultimate sacrifice (00:46:10) Advice for those going through painful journeys (00:47:17) But God… will be the same He’s always been (00:48:09) God’s Promises (00:49:51) Helping others (00:54:30) Seeing the world how God sees the world (00:55:33) The Power of Prayer (00:56:48) Be open to God’s nudges CREDITS / LINKS: How To Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig: https://amzn.to/3yibFnI Connect with Lara at greatisyourfaithfulness.com DISCLAIMER: May include affiliate or Amazon Associate links. These cost you nothing extra, but anything helps keeps these videos coming. Thank you! Content in video is based on the personal experiences of others and does not constitute advice. Please seek professional care and counsel if you are experiencing challenging times right now.
What this episode covers
Josiah, after wrestling with depression, miraculously reconnected with Jesus finding joy and peace… only to be struck by a car… reuniting with his baby brother Jeremiah in Heaven. Lara, Josiah's mother, shares how God’s compassionate presence was experienced - before, during, and after. God is with you in the darkest valley and weeps with you as you grieve. Be encouraged, build your faith, and become equipped to face grief in your own life, and be prepared to compassionately lift another’s burdens in their time of need. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wvq-Ue6Jv8s?si=dMbhgFn_0HZ9SwUq ——————- CONNECT Website > discerningmiracles.com Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles Email Newsletter > https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven CONNECT: Lara's Blog: https://greatisyourfaithfulness.com YouTube: @discerningmiracles YouTube: @doodlethebible Website: discerningmiracles.com X: https://twitter.com/discernmiracles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discerningmiracles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles Email Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven ----------- TIME STAMPS: (00:03:12) Creative opportunities in film and TV (00:05:02) Emotions - highs and lows (00:05:20) He found his baby brother, not breathing in his crib (00:06:36) Physical vs Internal suffering (00:07:37) Conversations: Breakthroughs vs Blocks (00:08:05) Met with God, Breakthrough (00:09:05) Josiah was at peace, full of light (00:09:25) Performed the song he wrote inspired by this experience (00:10:10) Josiah’s song (00:13:09) Song about his identity as a child of God (00:13:21) Spiritual Battle continued (00:14:06) Period of reconciliation and healing (00:16:24) Breeze flipped bible pages to “The Death of Josiah” (King Josiah) (00:16:52) “I don’t want that to happen to me.” (00:17:33) Opportunity to travel vs Dad’s Birthday (00:18:15) Best Birthday Present to have a great time and relax (00:18:46) Josiah needed to get off the plane - didn’t go on the trip (00:20:17) Seeing where God would lead him next (00:20:49) Josiah was missing in the morning (00:21:46) Calling police, missing persons report (00:23:31) Lara heard “I am the resurrection and the life” (00:23:48) “Anyone who believes in me, will live even if they die.” (00:24:19) Trooper pulls into driveway (00:24:56) Josiah was hit by a car and he didn’t survive (00:25:08) I knew in my bones: he was alive in heaven (00:27:30) Info about the crash (00:28:45) Josiah wanted to see where God led him (00:30:21) Miracle that Mom’s plane was broken (00:31:47) God does spectacular things (00:32:35) Be actively looking (00:32:45) Our need is great, dramatic miracles (00:34:00) Coincidences (00:36:13) Childlike faith for the tiny things and the big things (00:37:58) Intersection Road was their last name (phonetically) (00:36:53) The Sailboat Picture (reference to Part 2: Linnea’s Story) (00:39:41) Disneyland vs. Heaven (00:43:16) Josiah likely saved the driver’s life (00:44:00) The ultimate sacrifice (00:46:10) Advice for those going through painful journeys (00:47:17) But God… will be the same He’s always been (00:48:09) God’s Promises (00:49:51) Helping others (00:54:30) Seeing the world how God sees the world (00:55:33) The Power of Prayer (00:56:48) Be open to God’s nudges CREDITS / LINKS: How To Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig: https://amzn.to/3yibFnI Connect with Lara at greatisyourfaithfulness.com DISCLAIMER: May include affiliate or Amazon Associate links. These cost you nothing extra, but anything helps keeps these videos coming. Thank you! Content in video is based on the personal experiences of others and does not constitute advice. Please seek professional care and counsel if you are experiencing challenging times right now.
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Through peaks and valleys, God walked with our son... home
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