Loss
🙏🏿🙏🏿The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. (Psalms 34:18 KJV) There are many of us of the house hold of faith like those in the world that deal daily with Grief, Loss and Pain. The thing is I realize they are an inevitable part of our life.
In 2017 as I wrestled with the loss of my sister whom I was very close then several months later my middle son; I have came to realize God will use our grief to help us grow. You see we all go through hardships in this life and world. There are situations that take us by surprise, circumstances that keep us awake at night with worry, heartache, even despair. We deal with natural disasters, and unforeseen betrayals; to sudden illness. Finding out your significant other has been unfaithful and/or wants a divorce. Marital and family problems. Extended family and in-law difficulties and conflicts. Blended family challenges. A child's rebellion. Keeping your head above water as life tries to drown you.
I tell you the list of losses can go on and on and even though they can be numerous, EACH situation is extremely painful to the one who is going through a heart shattering situation at that moment. The heartache from a past loss can be deep enough to last for years to the point life can be a struggle. You probably ask as I did How can God bring healing in the midst of loss, trauma, and disappointment?
What about after the loss? What about when it’s been awhile and you are still struggling with the shattered remnants of the aftermath? You question can God truly bring healing and restore a person's peace and joy? What if your situation never changes? Can you still find the peace and joy and the ability to live a good life you so desperately crave?
I had to look at what the Bible said about loss, trauma, and disappointments, so I pray God speaks to your heart in a fresh, brand new, and life giving way. Life surely can be incredibly painful but God is the final authority in and over our lives. He has the ability to work mightily in our lives no matter the situation. The deeper you dive into finding God's heart and purpose, the greater He brings His ultimate good to the surface in your life. So Seek God's heart through every trauma, disappointment, and loss you face. You will find that He is very very good!
Our prayers can make a difference too. They don’t have to be long-winded. They can be short and sweet and can be said at any time of the day. Whether we’re at work, running errands, or on vacation, we can “pray continually!” Listen no matter what you going though God loves to hear us pray throughout the day. The apostle Paul reminds us that we don’t have to be prisoners of worry or fear. We can and should take all our cares and concerns to God!! “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).
Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. So in all you go through in this life always find time to pray! He is Sweet I know! Heavenly Father, thank You that I can pray to You in any place and at any time hallelujah Amen. 🙏🏿✝️🙏🏿✝️ |
