September prayer update

It’s finally here, and I couldn’t be more excited. Beginning September 8th, I will start releasing my YouTube video series Shepherding Through Grief. My heart’s desire is that this training for pastors and church leaders will help prevent much unnecessary suffering as viewers learn about grief and adjust the way they minister to grieving people.

Here are some of the key insights viewers will learn—truths that help prevent us from unintentionally adding to the pain of those who have experienced a loss:

  • That a person does not simply “get over” a serious loss

  • That leaning into uncomfortable feelings is healthy and necessary

  • That trying to fix grief or cheer grieving people up is not beneficial

  • That secondary losses accompanying the main loss can be deeply painful

  • That intense or long-lasting grief does not mean something is wrong with a person or lacking in their faith

  • What is genuinely helpful—and unhelpful—to say and do for someone who is grieving

This series reflects hundreds of hours of learning about grief and loss, as well as the work of processing my own previously unprocessed grief. Please pray that this training will prevent unnecessary suffering and reach everyone who would benefit from it. Would you like to help participate in making that happen? Mark your calendar for September 10 and check out the first of 26 videos (https://www.youtube.com/@ShepherdingThroughGrief).

  GENERAL PRAYER

Pastor Ed covets your prayers. You can use the acronym OAR to pray for his speaking ministry. 

O—Open doors of ministry

A—Anointing

R—Responsive audiences

Pray also for wisdom as he mentors Adult and Teen Challenge students, open doors and open hearts for sharing the gospel on the street and fruitful ministry as he connects with pastors and ministry leaders in Lebanon and throughout the region.