“Faith is the state of being ultimately concerned.” — Paul Tillich
Grief places ultimate concern at the center of our lives. The loss of a child shifts everything that once felt stable. Many grieving parents find themselves wrestling with questions that have no easy answers. The mind searches for meaning, while the heart struggles with raw pain. Holding on to faith can feel both impossible and necessary. Faith, in grief, becomes less about certainty and more about presence. Being ultimately concerned means acknowledging pain without surrendering to despair. This kind of faith creates space for both sorrow and hope to coexist.
Ultimate concern also means dedicating energy toward what matters most. For grieving parents, love remains the force that anchors the spirit. The love for a child does not end with death. That love calls us to live each day with intention. Grief sharpens awareness of life’s fragility and beauty. The intensity of loss makes small moments feel profound. Choosing faith means choosing to care deeply despite uncertainty. Living with ultimate concern honors both memory and life still unfolding. It invites grieving hearts to find meaning in connection and compassion.
Faith as ultimate concern is not a destination but a journey. Each day may bring new challenges to belief and hope. Grieving parents often cycle through doubt, anger, and quiet acceptance. Faith allows room for every emotion without demanding perfection. The state of being ultimately concerned means embracing vulnerability as strength. It invites patience when healing feels slow or distant. Love remains the constant thread weaving grief and faith together. Through ultimate concern, grieving hearts carry both sorrow and a flicker of light forward.
Thought for today: Embrace your ultimate concern with gentle patience. Faith grows when love remains at your center.