In
this world we will have troubles and trials, but we can rejoice through them
all because Christ IN us has already overcome them all (John 16:33).
However,
it is important to allow our soul to grieve each loss. Everyone experiences
loss at one time or another during our lifetime.
We
all react to loss in a similar fashion. We suffer both emotional and physical
distress in our grief, caused by the heightened levels of adrenalin in our
bloodstream.
When
a segment of our support system in this life crumbles, our assurance of
security, safety and stability crumble as well.
Part
of our purpose, identity, social status and provision vanish. Unfamiliar and
unwanted issues occur, which demand our attention and time.
Our
life is full of turmoil, loss, isolation and grief. We feel overwhelmed,
depressed, hopeless and unable to cope. We find it difficult to function in both
our normal roles and new responsibilities.
Some
people are angry and others withdraw from society. We feel abandoned by
significant others, and maybe even by God.
However,
we have hope of full recovering when we cling ever closer to God. He gives us His
peace, which transcends all of our circumstances.
Prayer:
Father
God, our life on this earth is a series of losses from favorite toys, to
special treasures, to important people and places, all of which helped to
define who we are. Remind us to allow our self to work through the grief
process and not to short-cut our time of healing.
Help
us to reflect on the positive side of grief as an opportunity to evaluate our
priorities in life, to examine our values and to deepen our beliefs. Guide us
as we move toward a more mature relationship with You, and a stronger faith in
Your faithfulness as we experience Your provision in all of our negative
circumstances.
Thought
for the Day:
The
impact of loss is so profound that it reaches to the very core of our being and
affects every aspect of our life--physically, emotionally, mentally, socially
and spiritually.
