Grief
25 07 2011
Tonight in our evening service I shared a few thoughts in regards to grief. Consider them as you experience grief personally, or help those around us experiencing grief.
#1. Remember the Presence Principle of Psalm 23 – “Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me.” Don’t forget that in times of death God promises to be very close to His people. You can experience an increased closeness to God that is very special.
#2. Remember the promise of Psalm 6:8 “…for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.” Here is the principle: God hears the tear filled requests of prayer. Though our voice may be strained through the tears and sobbing, God hears and understands our prayers during times of grief.
#3. Remember the principle of II Corinthians 1:3-4 – God is the only thing that brings comfort to our heart. Everything else is merely a distraction from the pain, but not a comfort to the heart.
#4. Remember the three primary temptations during times of grief – Doubt, Anger, and Self Pity
#5. Remember that asking or accepting help is not a lack of faith.
#6. The possibility of experiencing grief mixed with joy is hard to explain but possible to attain. (Hab.3:17-18) Joy is a choice!
