Tears
We have all experienced grief. We have all lost a loved one and understand the process, yet the length of the process is different for everyone. The deeper the connection the deeper the loss is felt. This year grief has been felt very deeply by many around me. Students have lost grandparents and parents. Friends have lost siblings, uncles and an expected child. The pain has been felt by many.
It's so hard to see others suffer and grieve. Words spoken never seem to say enough. You want to give them encouragement and peace, but at times it just doesn't bring comfort. We can't force comforted upon them but what we can do is allow them to grieve. Allow them to feel the loss of pain and offer a hand to hold, a shoulder to cry on and arms to hold and hug. Pray for them unceasingly. Grief is undoubtedly one of the most difficult experiences.
Though pain stirs in our hearts and we don't understand why this has happened, as Christians we have hope. We may not what to hear or accept it at times during our mourning, but it is no less there. God's word is the only source of hope that I can offer. He is our comfort. He is our source of strength and giver of peace. He provides the grace needed.
The Lord calls us to come to Him, "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28) He knows what you are feeling, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18) He knows what you need, "The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." (Psalms 18:2)
The Lord is there for you. He is ready to wrap you in His arms of love, comfort and peace. He can heal your pain and mend your heart. He LOVES you beyond measure. "May your (God) unfailing love be my comfort according to your promise to your servant."
(Psalm 119:76)
May the love and peace of God flow continually in your hearts.
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