The Journey of Mourning
6-22-2013
The loss of a cherished family member or friend due to death has a powerful effect on our lives. No one can grieve for us or tell us how long the process will last. Mourning is a mysterious journey we all must walk. We can and should allow others into our lives to help us and guide us, to offer suggestions, to share with us their own journey and what it’s like now. The one in mourning can draw strength from others knowing that they’ve made it through with God’s help.
If you've lost a loved one and are struggling, try not to isolate yourself from others, but be open to ones you can trust have your interests at heart. Know that for each of us the mourning process takes as long as it takes. Be patient and take a day or even a moment at a time. You are not on a time schedule.
Be encouraged from one who has suffered loss. Joy and laughter do return. This doesn’t mean you love this person less. It’s not a reason for guilt. It’s the process of grieving and it has a beginning and an end.
Relax loved one. Pray, remain open and know that God will one day use you to help someone else move from mourning to joy.
In Christ, Michael