Grief

 “A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;” (Ecclesiastes 3:2, KJV).

Stillness, numbness, unbelief, sorrow, pain, confusion, hurt, worry, anger, and any other emotion came flooding in my spirit as grief settled in. My sister had lost her husband suddenly to a tragic motorcycle accident.

Scripture teaches us there will be a time to die and we all know that this is true. However, when death comes, grief follows and settles in. Even though I am a prayer warrior, when I was enveloped in the emotion of grief I could not even pray. I found myself sitting in complete quietness with nothing to say. I told my girlfriend I did not even know how to pray or what to say. She told me that even not knowing was trusting God.

What I did not realize at the time was that while I was experiencing this heavy grief Jesus was sitting right with me. He was doing what friends and family do: sit with us; hold us; and guide us through the process. Scripture teaches that “…he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee” (Deuteronomy 31:6, KJV).

We all know that we will experience this season of sorry, but it is comforting to know that God walks us through it. I pray that in your time of sorrow, loss and disappointments that you will let God hold you and rest in His presence. I have added some comforting scriptures that have been a help to me and my family.

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness” (Isaiah 41:10, KJV).

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;” (Psalm 46:1-2, KJV).

“My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life” (Psalm 119:50, NIV).

Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11