The Pain of Death

At some time in our lives, we will all experience the pain of the death of a loved one.  Unimaginable grief will probably overtake you when this happens.  Grief is very powerful emotion:  It can be debilitating but you must let it out and let the process flow.

Inevitably, life will go on.  Seasons will come and go completely unaware of how your world stopped in its tracks.  After learning what you are capable of physically, emotionally and every other way possible, you will eventually understand that you can make it through this difficult period of your life.

Grief in our lives is always there, the question is, does this influence every decision we make because we view everything through the “lens” of this event?  Initially, yes, that will happen, however, it should not stay that way.  If you decide to allow God to guide you through the process of grief and healing, you will be able to put the grief aside and be a healthy “new” person.  You will never be the same, but you can still be you. 

During a time of loss, if at all possible, try to move from being remorseful to being grateful. While we want to scream about the agony we are in, instead, we should take a step back and realize how lucky we were to have had that person in our life.   I encourage you to allow God to help you through this process.

“The way of gratitude does not alleviate the pain, but it somehow puts some light around the darkness and creates strength to begin to move on.  -  Even though it is very, very hard, I am doing my best to learn this discipline now.   I have two alternatives. I can dwell on the fact that (this person) has been taken away, and dissolve in remorse that all of this is gone forever. Or, focusing on the wonder that (this person) was ever given at all, I can resolve to be grateful that we shared life. There are only two choices here, but believe me, the best way out for me is the way of gratitude.”   Rev. John Claypool, Tracks of a Fellow Struggler. 

Dear Lord, thank you for helping me to make it through this difficult time, please, surround me with peace.   Amen

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.  Colossians 3:17

My heart is filled with bitter sorrow and unending grief.  Romans 9:2