Requiem For Grief

Most people are uncomfortable with death: seeing it, talking about it, and certainly thinking about our own death. Do when we are trying to comfort someone who is mourning, we seldom actually speak to their pain. We might say, "They are in a better place." Or, "They are happier now. " But if we are honest, mourning is about those left behind. They are left to experience some of the worst pain of their lifetimes, and no one want's to talk about it

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It seems they were taken too soon. So young and so much life left to live.

But God knows so much more than we do; and His love is transformative.

This is not an ending; it's a transition —simply the next step along the eternal journey—an adventure to see what lies ahead, the next page of our never-ending story. 

Of course, the pain is unbearable; each day seems worse than the last. As we struggle to remember we'll be together again on a day of celebration and dance. Because, today 

we're left behind trying to survive what hurts so badly. Pretending our pain can be mitigated because we know they're safe and happy.

Grief is a stubborn opponent that does not let go easily. No, it holds our hearts and minds hostage, and it assaults our life egregiously.

But there is only one real solution; something we're all afraid to do. 

We must stop hiding from our pain, for the only path out is the path that goes through. We must face our pain day by day; we must crawl out of grief's black hole. Ignore the taunts of the lying one, as we remember God's in control. 

We must ask every painful question

And explore every sore, bitter feeling. Allow our anger toward God to run free; then trust Him to preside over our healing. It's a process, not an event; yours will be different from everyone else. It takes as long as it takes to abate; still, it's easier if we allow Jesus to help.

He can't bring our loved ones back. And He can't even tell us why. But He can join us in our grief for He understands just why we cry. Don't forget He walked this earth as a human. And He faced grief the same way we do. With questions and anger, confusion and tears, exploding what He once knew. 

So He did the only thing He knew would help; and it's something we all need to do. He became still, and He prayed, asking the Father to carry Him through. 

We must refrain from unneeded motion, step out of the swirling thoughts and become still. Only then can we listen for God's holy whisper, and avidly seek His will. And if we call on God every morning, we will find it gets easier day by day. Sometimes we may even forget we're grieving, in a much-needed moment of play.

Then, one day we will think of them and a smile will come without tears. That is the rainbow that tells us the end of our pain is near. 

Until then we can call on Jesus. There is no one better to ask for help. For He is our intercessory high priest, and He has experienced this grief for Himself.

By Linda Troxell

From: United States

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