Ezer

The meaning behind the word Ezer can be defined as “to help,” “to support,” “to defend,” and “to cherish.” Ezer is used to refer to God as a helper in times of danger or “on the battlefield.” The word Ezer is found in Psalm 33:20: “Our soul waits for YHWH. He is our help [ez’renu עֶזְרֵ֖נוּ] and our shield.” It also appears in Genesis 2:18, Exodus 18:4, Psalm 118:7, Psalm 121:1, Psalm 124:8, and Psalm 115:9–11. Ultimately, God is our help in this broken world. EBCC counselors give God authority in sessions with clients because it is He who gives wisdom and provides help.

“Grief is a universal emotion; however, each person’s grief is as unique as their fingerprint; but what everyone has in common is that no matter how they grieve, they share a need for their grief to be witnessed.”

Ezer

“Grief is a universal emotion; however, each person’s grief is as unique as their fingerprint; but what everyone has in common is that no matter how they grieve, they share a need for their grief to be witnessed.”

— Kessler