The Faith Spectrum
Grief can shake our faith to its core. Regardless of where you are in your faith journey or how grief may be affecting you, know that the All Mother’s Grief resources and the Innergy Model were designed to guide you even if your faith is unknown, non-existent, or wavering. These resources offer comfort and support wherever you find yourself.
The Innergy Model was created with the understanding that different stages of knowing God present different challenges and require different practices. It simplifies the process of determining which practices may be helpful to start with, depending on where you are in your faith journey. Know that, wherever you may be in your faith, the tools of Illumination, Repositioning, Strength, and Encouragement are available to guide you.
Types of Faith During The Great Loss
01
I Not Know
God
If you do not have a faith practice, begin with Illumination to help identify your blind spots. By recognizing your blind spots, you will be able to pause and start shifting your thoughts.
How To Tell
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I am more cynical or skeptical.
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My thoughts are looping around my Great Loss. I cannot focus, and my mind is unclear.
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My current belief system is not helping me.
Recommendation:
Illumination
When faith feels unfamiliar or uncertain, grief can leave us feeling lost and disconnected. Illumination helps us recognize the thoughts and voices shaping our experience, allowing us to see what has been hidden and uncover ways that offer understanding, truth, and hope.
02
I Have Lost My Faith
When we lose faith, we feel that God has abandoned us. By Repositioning our thoughts, we can change our current state and what we are fixated on, look at another perspective, and decipher the voice we are listening to.
How To Tell
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I feel abandoned.
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I am starting to believe there never was a God.
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I am giving up hope.
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Thoughts that I did something to deserve this.
Recommendation:
Reposition
When we lose faith, we feel that God has abandoned us. By Repositioning our thoughts, we can change our current state and what we are fixated on, look at another perspective, and decipher the voice we are listening to.
03
My Faith Is Wavering
If you lack the support or energy to move forward, begin with the Strength prayers. Here, you receive the fortification you need to continue on your journey.
How To Tell
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I do not feel supported.
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I lack energy or am at my breaking point.
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I have thoughts about what I did wrong, or why God dislikes me.
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I am questioning whether faith is worth it or if there actually is a God.
Recommendation:
Strength
The Strength Prayers provide the fortification you need to sustain your journey. Recognizing where you are struggling, inclusive support can give you the strength to keep going.
04
I Have
Faith
When we have faith, we can be encouraged to move forward. Faithfulness requires trust in God and His plan and obedience to His word, whether or not it makes sense to us. We lean on Him to guide us through His word, resources, and the community He provides. This faithfulness stems from knowing that God is in charge of our lives.
How To Tell
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Even though I am going through this loss, I know that God is right here with me.
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I do not know why this happened, but I trust there is some reason in God’s plan and that He is faithful.
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I know that I will be reunited with my loved one.
Recommendation:
Encouragement
Starting with the Encouragement Prayers helps you get what you need to keep moving forward. When you reflect on how or in what areas you need encouragement at this moment and maintain faith in God, seeking encouragement sustains our confidence, provides support, and feeds our hope for expected restoration and positive change in our journey.
Considerations
Wherever you are in your journey, knowing where to begin with the recommended prayer of Illumination, Reposition, Strengthen, or Encouragement will help guide you along your path. The Innergy Prayer Practice aids you in determining where you may need the most support now while also providing a foundation to return to whenever you need it to help you move forward.
The Innergy Model
The Innergy Model was created because Grief is not linear. A thoughtful and helpful tool, the model explains how to transform Grief and integrate the duality of Grief and Joy through guided tools provided in The All Mothers resources with the four fundamental principles of Illumination, Repositioning, Strengthening, and Encouragement.
Guided Prayer Meditations
Join Kim as she guides you through some of the prayer cards from The All Mothers Grief Deck. These 3- to 5-minute audio prayers are perfect for listening to on the go or while sitting or lying down. Incorporate them into your morning/evening routine or use them in unexpected moments when you need extra support.