Grief is a Process. It is a personal journey. Everyone grieves differently but one thing everyone has to do in order to heal completely is to process it. Not only does everyone grieve differently, but every loss is different. In losing a loved one, you not only lose your hopes and dreams for the future, but you experience a loss every day because of the constant reminder of being alone. But we do not have to walk alone in our grief. Jesus Christ died on the cross to conquer sin and death. Death is a stain, and we all will lose our lives in one way or another on this Earth; however, we can live in eternity with Christ and our loved ones that have gone one before us. Our hope can return because of God's promises in the Bible. My personal story about grief covers the loss from a child to a husband, a brother to a mother. All under the watchful eye and protective hand of the God of the Universe. He grieves with us. After all, He created us in His image! Just like Abraham faithfully went where God told him to go, and patiently waited for his inheritance, those that suffer in their grief can know that our grief is a test of our patience. We grieve much because we love much. God is love, so in turning to Him during our time of grief, we will receive the comfort and promises of God for a hope and a future. He gives perfect peace that passes all understanding, so that when you encounter a future grief situation, you can process your grief the only way that is healthy for your heart, mind and soul - Through Christ who gives you strength.
