No one ever expects to lose a child, but that’s what happened in 2012 when Levi and Jennie Lusko’s 5 year old daughter, Lenya, died of an asthma attack. Levi and Jennie talk about what they experienced in the worst moment of their life, how they fought through it, and how they get through the tough days that still arise.
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3 Insights from this Episode
1. Sometimes the things you don’t see coming are the good things
Many people in today’s culture tend to have unrealistic expectations of how they want their lives to be. Unsatisfied and constantly desiring more.
But following Jesus directs your life toward a path that is better than your greatest expectations. God can give you more than you could ever imagine on your own and sometimes the things you didn’t see coming actually turn into unexpected, wonderful blessings.
Living in a daily walk with Jesus focused on his love rather than wishing for what you think you lack in life, gives you the chance to look back at who you were before him and see all he has done for you.
2. You find out what you truly believe when you are hurting
It’s one thing to declare God’s goodness when things are going great, but when you find yourself in the darkest of places can you still declare that He is good?
Suffering is the greatest vindication of our faith, because you find out what you really believe when you are hurting.
3. Get through the bad days by continuing to move forward
The best way to get through a bad day is to commit to walking through it. Don’t avoid or ignore the pain you’re feeling. Trust that God will show up and give you what you need.
Why in the worst time of our lives would we run to anything or anyone else but the God who created us?
When you’re deep into the hurt – it’s easy to believe the lies that say you’ll never rise up up from the despair, but keep moving forward. Don’t let the immensity of the journey keep you from taking every necessary, crucial next step toward healing.
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