May your unfailing love be my comfort. Psalm 119:76
Shell-shocked. Stunned. Jolted. All words to describe my thoughts, or perhaps lack of thoughts, when I first learned of my brother’s sudden death. My mind could not accept the possibility, the probability, that what I had just heard was true. I did not want to believe it. I was more than just a bit dazed.
How was it possible that someone who was the picture of health one minute could be dead the next? What had happened to my brother? He was alive when his wife left for work that day. What happened while she was gone? How long had he lain on the floor before she found him? Had he tried to call for help? Why did he have to be alone? How did he die? And why? I had so many questions. And no answers. I was more than just a bit confused.
If you’ve lost a loved one recently, you may be feeling shocked and disoriented. You may be trying to wrap your head around the fact your loved one is gone. You may have lots of questions and aren’t finding any answers. All of these feelings are normal when you are grieving. Know that ultimately the fog will clear and you will start down the path of healing. It just takes time.
God understands your pain. His heart breaks when your heart breaks. Open your wounded and aching heart to His unfailing love for you. He loves you so.
Dear God, my heart is broken right now with the news that my loved one is gone. I’m feeling overwhelmed and perplexed. I trust you, Lord, to ultimately heal my heart. Guide me through the fog of uncertainty and lead me to a path of healing. Comfort me with Your unfailing love. Wrap Your loving arms around me and hold me tightly through this painful grief-storm. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.
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