Faith and Grief

We all need to grieve the physical finality of losing a loved one and face the reality that we will not see that person again in this life. But the spiritual life goes on. If your loved one was a Christian, not only will you see him again in the life to come, but he or she is now in the Lord's presence, with no more pain, fear, or sorrow.                                                                       
Use your pain to end the pain.  Avoiding grieving will eventually lead to some form of depression or physical issues. Fully experiencing your pain will help provide relief . Remember that God encourages you to mourn.
Now more than ever is the time to lean on your spiritual habits. Look beyond your grief to an eternity with God. All the heart-breaking pains of life in a broken world will some day come to an end. You have a bright future that does not include sadness and death.
Reinvest your emotional energy in other relationships. God, old friends, new friends, family and support groups all help provide a sense of purpose and comfort.
Spiritual transformation and growth will follow your journey of grief. Your journey will give you greater strength and deeper hope.
The beauty in life may lie in its mystery and the unknown. That is why it is important to have faith and look at the world each day with love and gratitude.
Maybe it is OK to not have all the answers. To not know everything. Perhaps our purpose in this life is so very basic.
To learn to love.