UNDER THE JUNIPER TREE
FINDING JOY
WHEN THE STORM PASSES
LET'S TALK ABOUT GRIEF
MY NEXT CHAPTER
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What did Elijah need?

What is Rest
Open Up: What tells you that you need to rest?

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What can make you smile?

What is Laughter
Open Up: What made you laugh recently?

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What comes after rain?

What is sunshine. Describe something in your life that feels like sunshine

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What is one word that describes how grief can feel?

  • Sadness
  • Anger
  • Loneliness
  • Confusion
  • Emptiness
  • Fear
  • Exhaustion
  • Overwhelmed
  • Heartbroken
  • Numb
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Name one thing you would like to do for yourself this month.

What is Rest, travel, exercise, pray, read, get a massage, spend time with family, start a hobby.

200

What did God provide Elijah?

Nourishment
Open Up: What nourishes you when you're emotionally drained?

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What can turn an ordinary day into a good day?

What is Gratitude
Open Up: What is one small thing you're grateful for?

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What keeps a ship from drifting?

What is An anchor ⚓
Open Up: What keeps you grounded when life gets difficult?

200

True or False: Grief always follows the same five stages in the same order.

Answer: FALSE

Why: Grief is not a straight line. People may experience different emotions at different times, and some emotions may return unexpectedly.

200

What is one thing you want to give yourself permission to do?

What is Heal, cry, laugh, rest, say no, say yes, move forward, enjoy life, forgive myself.

300

What can happen when we're exhausted?

What is Discouragement
Open Up: What helps you when discouragement sets in?

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What can music bring?

What is Joy
Open Up: What song lifts your spirit?

300

What do we see after a storm?

What is A rainbow 🌈
Open Up: What beautiful thing have you discovered after a difficult season?

300

What is something people sometimes say to someone grieving that may unintentionally hurt?

  • “Everything happens for a reason.”
  • “You need to move on.”
  • “At least they lived a long life.”
  • “Be strong.”
  • “They're in a better place.”
  • “I know exactly how you feel.”
  • “You should be over it by now.”
  • “God doesn't give us more than we can handle.”
300

What is one thing you want to leave behind?

What is Guilt, fear, anger, shame, isolation, resentment, regret, self-blame.

400

What did Elijah do after resting?

What is Continued
Open Up: What keeps you moving forward?

400

What can we find even during grief?

What is Joy/Peace
Open Up: Where have you found a little joy/peace while grieving?

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What do we need when we are tired?

What is Rest
Open Up: What does rest look like for you?

400

Name one way grief can affect your body.

  • Trouble sleeping
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Loss of appetite
  • Increased appetite
  • Body aches
  • Tightness in the chest
  • Stomach problems
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Restlessness
400

What is one thing you want to carry with you into your next season?

What is Faith, memories, wisdom, love, strength, hope, God's promises, gratitude.

500

What can God give us after exhaustion?

What is Renewal
Open Up: What would renewal look like in your life right now?

500

What is something you want more of in your life?

Joy
Open Up: What would more joy look like for you?

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What can change during the grief process?

What is Faith 🌱
Open Up: What has your difficult season taught you about your faith?

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What is something you wish people understood about your grief?

  • “I don't need you to fix me.”
  • “Some days are harder than others.”
  • “I can laugh and still be grieving.”
  • “I may need more time.”
  • “I don't always want advice.”
  • “I still miss them.”
  • “Grief comes in waves.”
  • “I need someone to listen.”
  • “My grief doesn't have a timeline.”
  • “I can be happy and still miss them.”
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What is one thing you want to carry with you into your next season?

What is Keep going, begin again, heal, hope, forgive, love again, find joy, rebuild, rest, trust God.

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