NEXT: Lamentations and Devotions: Moving Forward with Grief and Loss
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NEXT: Lamentations and Devotions: Moving Forward with Grief and Loss
Sale price
$14.99
Regular price $17.99
Grief isn’t a detour. It’s part of the journey. Find your way forward through the sacred art of lament.
When your world shatters, the "emergency mode" eventually fades, leaving you in a daze that feels more like a thick fog than a clear path. You aren't just looking for "closure"—you are trying to recognize yourself in a life that no longer fits.
In NEXT: Lamentations and Devotions, Jay Cookingham shares his own raw, gut-level journey following the loss of his wife, Christine. This is not a book of hollow clichés or a guide to getting "back to normal." Instead, it is an invitation to walk through the "holy tension”,that sacred space where you can be deeply sorrowful yet always rejoicing, dazed yet deeply loved.
Through 40 days of scripture, photography, and personal reflections, you will learn to use the ancient art of lament to give your grief a voice. Using the N.E.X.T. framework, Jay provides a rhythm for moving through the wreckage:
This devotional is designed with intentional pauses and practical tools to sustain you for the long haul:
When your world shatters, the "emergency mode" eventually fades, leaving you in a daze that feels more like a thick fog than a clear path. You aren't just looking for "closure"—you are trying to recognize yourself in a life that no longer fits.
In NEXT: Lamentations and Devotions, Jay Cookingham shares his own raw, gut-level journey following the loss of his wife, Christine. This is not a book of hollow clichés or a guide to getting "back to normal." Instead, it is an invitation to walk through the "holy tension”,that sacred space where you can be deeply sorrowful yet always rejoicing, dazed yet deeply loved.
Through 40 days of scripture, photography, and personal reflections, you will learn to use the ancient art of lament to give your grief a voice. Using the N.E.X.T. framework, Jay provides a rhythm for moving through the wreckage:
- Navigate: Find your footing in the early, disorienting days of loss.
- Embrace: Stop running and give yourself permission to stay honest with your pain.
- Explore: Discover the new version of yourself that God is refining in this fire.
- Trust: Learn to rely on God's unchangeable goodness, even when the evidence of your circumstances feels like a contradiction.
This devotional is designed with intentional pauses and practical tools to sustain you for the long haul:
- The Selah Sacred Pause: A mid-journey liturgical moment to stop, breathe, and honor the physical and emotional weight of your grief work. It is a "check-in" to let the music of your life breathe before the next verse begins.
- The Grief Examen: A concluding guide in the "Beyond the Forty" section to help you live in the "holy tension". Instead of seeking "closure," this practice helps you integrate your loss and find the resilience God has forged in your soul.
- 40 Daily Devotions anchored in the bedrock of faith.
- Original Photography by the author, providing a visual journey for the soul.
- Journal Prompts for every day to help you personalize your healing process.
- Guided Prayers to help you speak to God when you don't have the words.