Living Hope with Philip Miller - Why Grief Isn't a Sign of Weak Faith
When sorrow hits hard, many of us wonder if we're failing at faith. Even Jesus wept at a tomb He knew He was about to open. In this message from Ruth 1, Pastor Philip Miller shows how to lean into God when He feels far. Discover why grief isn't weakness—it's evidence of the significance of the relationship. This is part two of the sermon, "Running To Reality." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 00:03 – Life Is Full of Grief: The first reality we can't run from. 02:30 – Running to Reality: Facing loss instead of ignoring it. 05:04 – Jesus at the Tomb: He weeps though He'll raise Lazarus. 07:38 – Confident He'll Come Through: Grieving with hope, not despair. 10:08 – Elimelech's Red Flags: The self-reliant turns away from God. 12:42 – Trust, Don't Lean on Yourself: The caution beneath the comfort. 15:06 – When God Feels Far: How to lean in when He seems absent. 20:23 – Not Weak, Just Grieving: Why sorrow isn't spiritual failure. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/ SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/
