Hello God; It's Me Mara: Grieving

You know, Lord, remembering the date, week or month, we’re brokenhearted, they’re gone, we’re still here, will we survive this journey? No two people handle sorrow the same; it’s a winding road, maybe like climbing up a mountain side. Then as hard as mourning is, can we even imagine several losses all within one year? How very sad.

  Thankfully, there are grief support groups and through that, though everyone’s story is different, those who attend tend to find light in darkness.

When life is in disarray, it’s hard to have hope for new beginnings. We experience many losses that are part of grief; loss of identity, confidence, and even loss of dreams of the future. Everyone’s story is different but what wound did ever heal but by degrees; the same with sorrow.

Someone suggested that when awaking, we might wish to say, “Good morning, Jesus. What do You have going on today? I want to be a part of it.” Another unknown wrote: “Having problems means that we’re alive, and even though we may struggle in this life, being alive is something to be grateful for.”

We need to open our eyes to the delight around us. Delights might be the sweet smiles of our neighbors’ baby girls, or smelling a sweet flower, or enjoying tasty food with friends, or enjoying a colorful sunrise or sunset.

Those who grieve understand that there may be a sense that they are never finished with grief; they also know that work is needed in regaining an interest in life and feeling hopeful again. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to grieve.

  Another unknown author wrote: “When time has passed, and the heart is ready, just remember that a widow’s heart has loved to the end.”

Thank you, Lord, for Your word in Psalm 55:22 (NLT), “Give your burdens to the Lord and He will take care of you!”

Love, Mara