In this deeply moving episode, we hear from Krista Isaacson, who bravely shares her journey as a self-described "hopeful mourner" after the passing of her cherished daughter, Elora. A mother of six and grandmother of three, Krista illuminates how her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ has been her anchor, providing solace and purpose through unimaginable grief.
Krista recounts a profound personal experience of divine preparation: two weeks before Elora became ill, she received a strong prompting to study how Jesus Christ faced immense pain in Gethsemane and declared, "Not my will but thine be done". This spiritual foresight provided her with scriptures, hymns, and words of peace, confidence, and love from Heavenly Father, which became a very personal answer to her prayers when she faced the agonizing decision about Elora's life support. She vividly describes feeling like she was sinking in a "dark torrent of water" when her faith was rocked, but by reaching out with the three-word prayer, "Help me, Lord," she felt the Savior take her hand, not removing her trials but promising she would not drown.
Her journey of belief led her to pen the book, "Unbearable Burden," reflecting her conviction that with Christ's grace, "every unbearable burden can become bearable". Krista testifies that Jesus Christ has "truly hath become my savior," trusting him implicitly to lead her to good, even through the hardest and most incomprehensible challenges. She deeply believes in his promise, "I will not leave you comfortless. I will come to you" (John 14:18), having experienced His constant presence and help as a true friend who always keeps His promises.
Resources: Krista's website
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