Are You Struggling With Grief?
Daily Devotional
Text: Lamentations 3:22
“It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”
Message
Grief is a keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret.
Grief can hurt in more way than one. Grieving takes a toll on the body in the form of stress. “That affects the whole body and all organ systems, and especially the immune system,” Dr. Malin says. Evidence suggests that immune cell function falls and inflammatory responses rise in people who are grieving.
Ecclesiastes 3: 4 tells us that there is “A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance.”
Knowing and understanding how to handle grief is hope in the eleventh hour flat.
What does the Bible say about grief?
“Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4, NKJV). “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life.
Psalm 56:8 says, “In God (I will praise His word), In the LORD (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Psalm 34:18 means that God is close to those who are suffering and saves those who are crushed in spirit. It can be a source of hope and comfort in times of despair.
The seven stages of grief include shock. Feelings of shock are unavoidable in nearly every situation, even if we feel we have had time to prepare for the loss. Others are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, hope, and the processing of the grief.
How do people avoid grief?
After a meaningful loss, bereaved individuals often attempt to manage the strong emotional pain associated with death, of a loved one either through deliberate suppression of painful thoughts and emotions associated with the loss, or through avoidance of situations, places, and objects related to the grief.
Some might express their feelings by doing things rather than talking about them. Some may feel better going on a walk or swimming or by doing something creative like writing or painting. For others, it may be more helpful to talk with family and friends about the issue at stake or with a counselor.
Navigating loss is hard for adults and harder, especially for kids, when someone they love died.
Little hearts hurt deeply when a loved one dies. And it can be so hard to know what to do or say to help. It is difficult to find the comforting words, the interactive activities, and the answers to their questions, yet adults need to guide them through grief toward real healing.
How do you fight grief?
Accept that grief can trigger many different and unexpected emotions. Understand that your grieving process will be unique to you. Seek out face-to-face support from people who care about you. Support yourself emotionally by taking care of yourself physically.
As Christians, it can be a struggle to grieve with hope, knowing that God remains faithful to His promises.
We feel the loss, pain, and suffering. But turning to God for healing as we process our grief and heartbreak is what we require to be on our feet again.
The big and difficult part of loss, pain, and suffering occurs after the death of a loved one.
How can we grieve with hope?
We do by discovering the nearness of God and the expectation of a great heavenly reunion in this powerful exploration of choosing joy today while also looking toward eternity.
When you lose someone you love, you must do yourself a favor by offering yourself hope, comfort, and understanding from His promises to remain our Emmanuel, God with us.
We must acknowledge that to a man suffering a profound loss, showing grief is a healthy process that God can use to mend broken hearts.
Take all your personal question on the loss, pain and suffering back to God in an intimate journey back to foundational questions about healing, suffering, hope, the consequences of your pilgrimage in this world and your soon to be eternity with God.
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Psalms 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Psalms 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Psalms 34:20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.