Those of Us who are walking the same path on this long journey called Grief, please know that there are others out there who would love to talk to You, who understand what You are going through because they are either going through it presently or have gone through in the past. Grief never leaves, it just becomes “DORMANT,” asleep, until that something, someone, favorite quote, television show, song, food, smell, or we happen to see a stranger that favors our loved one, and in walks Grief, right on queue and the tears flow like a river wild, the heartbreaks all over again, our head starts spinning, and our knees feel weak. That is not even the end of it, because, for many, the Guilt sets in and they assume responsibility for their loved one’s death. By assuming responsibility for a loved one’s death, we risk getting stuck in our grief.
We cannot assume responsibility for our loved one’s death. Ultimately our lives are in the hands of God. Here is something for each of Us to ponder on: “Psalm 139:16 states that our life every day is measured, meaning simply that God knows the exact time that we will die. He knows when He is going to call us home. There is nothing you can do to extend your life span one-tenth of a second. “No death is simply the result of circumstances, an accident or fate. This does not mean God wanted our loved one to die or is morally responsible for the death. It means the same God who loved Us enough to die for our sins, is the same God who is in control.
How can a loving God be in control, yet our loved one still died? We may never fully understand that. But that is why, frequently and lovingly, the Bible reminds us that God’s ways are too complex for us to understand. That is also why when we see chaos all around us, we should remind ourselves of God’s ultimate demonstration of His love and concern for us, the cross upon which He died for our sins.
Remember…Nothing is outside God’s control!
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