Within moments of giving birth, her precious baby, Andy, took his last breath.
Becka Burke experienced a tragic loss, one that still causes great pain.
The journey toward healing and wholeness has been brutiful.
All the brutal. All the beautiful.
In pursuit of healing, she shared this with me:
How do you and I become those, alongside Becka, who make this declaration of defiant joy?
How do we become people committed to flourish amidst…
uncertainty
chronic pain
the gravesite
an unprounceable diagnosis
a shattered heart
the ache of dreams yet unfullilled
those tenacles of depression
the strangle of anxiety
life in an imperfect body in an imperfect world
the loss of a precious child
Becka’s statement reminds us that we are making a proclamation…
Every day. Every decision. Every action.
The question is: What declaration are you making with your life?
As I process the pain, the loss, the uncertainty, I join Becka’s chorus…
And if not, I will flourish still
Will you join me right now? Will you speak those words aloud?
Will you make this your declaration today?
Share this image with others online as part of your declaration.
Remember: with Christ we can flourish again.
Let us be a people who practice a defiant joy.
Recommended Resources:
What Doesn’t Kill Us: The New Psychology of Post Traumatic Growth
Flourish: Live Loved, Live Fearless, Live Free
Fight Back With Joy: Celebrate More. Regret Less. Stare Down Your Greatest Fears.
P.S. You should following my sweet friend, Becka, on instagram and twitter. And read her article, “What Not To Do When Your Friend Experiences the Loss of a Baby.” xoxo
Excellent
Pierced my heart! I want to make this my mantra❤️
Thank you sweet child of God! It brought to mind my lovely daughter, who in spite of having had an emotionally absent Father loves life and gives so much of herself to others – to sick and terminally ill children – a heart and life that flourishes, yet still!
You re so right as to there is power to the tongue and as a praying woman of the most high God… we have to always speak possitivity over our lives and that of anyone …thanks a lot… I enjoy reading .. God choices blessings to you oxox
Brutiful… wow, that’s great! Powerful post!
Thank you for sharing this! I received heartbreak news today and I needed to be reminded that we do not always get the answer we are hoping for but we can still flourish when we remember how much God loves us.
Awesome! I’m proud of you Tina!
Thank you. So lovely! YES, let’s flourish. God has reminded me not just how much He loves me, but also how much he loves others through me. My flourishing matters on so many levels and in so many ways!
Sounds like she has a beautiful soul! Blessings!
Praying that it takes hold and weaves it into your everyday!
Thank you for your insight. Hugs!
Thank you, Andrew!
I am so sorry to hear this, Cara. Huge hug to you! May you flourish despite the heartbreak!
Great perspective, Jenni! Hugs!
I needed to read this tonight. Those 7 words can really change perspective if we would just let it
Very powerful words.
As I awaken each morning, I say
Father, thank you for another beautiful day.
I’m going to be happy.
I’m going to enjoy today.
I’m going to brighten someone else’s life.
Today, I receive your gift of joy.
Just saying this has helped me start the day with God and have a good attitude about what the day will bring.
Praying these words saturate your life! Hugs!
Beautiful routine! You bless me by sharing this!
have already purchased my copy of the Flourish devo and intend to start 2017 with it. I am ordering another copy to give as a Christmas gift. May get more. It is beautiful. Thankful for Margaret and her passion for God and His Word. prayers for she and Leif and ministry.
Thank you for sharing! This touches the depths of my soul. My baby boy Sayger was born sleeping at 34 weeks July 6, 2016. I am constantly searching for ways to let my life still flourish along with my eternal heartache and pain. Love is so powerful; it can take us to a place of unrest, never settled but always producing and full.
Thank you for the prayers! I am so encouraged. Hugs!
My heart breaks for you, Amanda. Praying you find peace and rest in him. Huge hug!
"Field:I think that Roger Ailes has something to do with it myself. Fox has a tendency of pulling sheisty acts."Granny, I wouldn't be surprised if Jabba the Gut did have his grimy hands on this myself.BTW, what's the weather like out there in Cali these days?