I read an article by Lori
Hatcher and she put in a anonymous quote about grief that said, “I felt like my body had
been cut open and all my happiness pulled out.”
Is there anyone else that can relate to that
quote? As we go toward this week when on the 20th it will be a year
since I received the call that breaks a parent’s heart, it is very relatable to
me.
We pray on Saturdays for those who have lost loved ones to
death. The many senseless deaths in our nation and even our cities bring us
once again to our knees. We must go back to the proverb of trusting the Lord
with all of our hearts and leaning not on our own understanding. The evil is
from the enemy of our souls. He is against our families, our nation and our
very lives.
Many among us have lost loved ones, mates, children and young
adult children. The most unnatural thing in the world they say is burying your
child. I now, can attest to that as being so very painful.
Lord, send your strong father arms of comfort to those who are
grieving.
Give them strong memories of good times with their loved one.
Grief takes time and it is different for each person, so when we don't know
what to say, praying is the best thing we can do. Though families are worn,
give them new strength and vision for life. Give them the hope to press on and
the ability to have joy again.
