Embracing God in Times of Grief
One of the most profound experience any Christian can encounter with God’s healing is when grief strikes. Here is where the Lord allows us to know the difference He makes in healing a broken heart. And the only way to find God’s release from a devastating loss is to embrace Him wholeheartedly. Anything less won’t do.
Leaning heavily on Christ during a grievance, will soothe the soul and relieve the
None of us are immune from losing someone we love. There is no easy way of dealing with the pains of grief. Being alone during grief is dangerous to the heart, soul and mind because we are vulnerable, leaving an opening for the evil one to take us away from God. Without the Lord’s defense in this life-changing crisis our spiritual wellbeing is at its greatest risk.
God is the only One powerful enough to overtake its paralyzing grip.
Grief is one of the toughest situations to face. The loss of a loved one brings to the surface a full range of emotional instability, and we can become overwhelmed with an incomprehensible sadness. Our lives have changed and our self-will won’t be able to match the calamity with serenity.
Only God can bring an inner peace in times of sorrow.
Some of the circumstances causing grief
Grief can cause problems with our faith because death is difficult to accept, and we may question why God allows others to pass away. We may blame God or become angry with Him or even distrust Him.
Nothing good can come from taking an angry or blaming approach with God.
Moving beyond grief isn’t an overnight matter. The process to get over it takes time to develop and take root. None of us knows when God will heal the wounds from such a traumatic loss. However, we are assured from witnessing others rely on Christ during their grievance and the healing they received; then the same will hold true if we too embrace God wholeheartedly. That doesn’t mean we won’t miss the loved. What it does mean is that we will be healed from the emptiness we may feel from the loss.
Anger, depression, guilt, remorse and sorrow are some of the feelings associated with mourning. When we allow those feelings run riot in our hearts, our lives become unmanageable, and we suffer immensely. Holding onto those emotions prevents God from healing our brokenness and can lead to bitterness that sickens the soul.
The good news is with Christ you don’t have to handle this alone. Embracing God early in the mourning process will give you the best advantage in accepting your loss. The quicker you turn to Christ the better it becomes in finding the courage to move on with your life. Even when it’s tough and you don’t feel the hand of God doesn’t mean He isn’t there. Giving up on God allows the suffering to intensify. It’s by continuing to place your faith in Christ and trusting God that will be your saving grace.
Christ’s impact will make the difference!
Another way the Lord provides comfort to those who embrace
Ten years ago I came up close and personal with sorrow. My dad passed away in April of 2005. I faced the reality that I will never be able to physically see him. I didn’t handle the loss well since I stayed drunk to rid myself from the discomfort. Yet when I became willing to let go and embrace God, He allowed me freedom to move beyond the hurt. I’m forever grateful for the way Christ continues to reveal God’s truth in my life.
God is all powerful may you embrace Him now!
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