God is a Good Listener!

In times of grief, prayer is a comforting way of connecting with God. This connection can offer a safe space to express your deepest fears, anger, sadness, and questions. You don't have to be fancy with your words and you can show up messy anytime and anywhere.

He is the ultimate listener, who will bear the weight of any emotion and question, no matter how raw or unfiltered, and really you need to be as raw and unfiltered as you can during your healing journey. 

This unconditional acceptance can provide a sense of relief and understanding if you are mourning. And what better feeling then to lay it all out at the feet of someone you can trust and where there is no judgement.

                             Grief is a Teacher 

While grief is one of life's most challenging experiences, it can also be a profound teacher. I know you may not realize this right now in the midst of your grieving, but through the journey, you can learn invaluable lessons that will add to your personal growth.

Grief teaches us about the depth of our love and attachments.
Grief reveals our inner strength and resilience.
Grief teaches us the value of time.
Grief teaches us how to deepen our faith.
Grief teaches empathy and compassion for others and so much more.... 

One of lessons that I am most thankful for is that grief teaches us that, although someone has passed away, our relationship with them continues to grow in a different way. We learn to maintain a connection through memories, legacy, and the ongoing impact they have on our life.

This doesn't mean the pain disappears or that the journey is complete, but that you've found a way to carry your love and loss forward and that you are learning to live again

                                    Never Give Up 

God designed us with the capacity for a wide range of emotions, from amazing love to deep grief. But we are not meant to live in our grief forever. There is still an abundant life for you to live and people for you to love.

It will take time, but you will find that strength and space within yourself and your heart to engage with life gain. And embracing new relationships, experiences, and other forms of love will not diminish the love you hold for those who have passed, but instead as a testament to the impact they've had on your life, inspiring you to live fully as a tribute to their memory. Amen! 

I know you may not be anywhere near feeling any of this yet. But you will! The healing will come. I cannot reiterate this enough....there is no timeline, so be patient, kind and forgiving to yourself in the process

                            Hope during Grief 

Hope serves as a vital support during your grieving process. 🙏

It's the hope that you'll once again find it in your heart to love and trust after being betrayed. The hope for a return to health. The anticipation and hope of landing the ideal job. The hope that a memory of someone you've lost will bring a smile rather than a tear. The hope that you will be okay! Truly, the possibilities that hope brings during grief are endless.

Hebrews 6:19 offers us the reminder that "Hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls." That feeling of peace and calmness hope provides is like a gentle assurance, giving us a reason to press forward even in the hardest of times. ❤️

My friends, I urge you not to let go of hope. Hope doesn’t substitute for grief but intertwines with it, giving you the strength to press on and learn how to live again