It's a New Year, and for the grieving, it's also a new life, one without that special
someone actively participating in it any longer. Grief is tough. I admit, that's a great
understatement. Grief is probably the toughest thing you will ever have to go through
in your entire life.
So, how can you have a "Happy New Life" if you're grieving?
The first definition of the word "happy" in Webster's Dictionary, is FORTUNATE.
Fortunately, there will come a time when your grief will abate to a tolerable level that
you can live with. At some point your path in this thing called grief will allow you to
tread back through your memories and rediscover your joy. You have some wonderful
memories of your time spent with your loved one. Cherish them and know that you will
find joy again. God promises.
Fortunately, Love is forever. Although your loved one is gone, that love never dies.
Death may take the body, but the Spirit and the Love that resides within it, lives
forever. God promises.
Fortunately, you do not have to go through your grief alone. You don't have to reach
very far to touch the hand of God who is so very close to you. He is only a breath
away, waiting for you to seek Him. When you reach out to Him, you will find strength,
comfort, and a Peace that goes beyond all human understanding. He is with you
always. He promises.
Fortunately, for those who believe and trust in Christ, there will be a grand reunion
one day in our new Heavenly home, where there will be only Joy, and God will wipe
away every tear. God promises.
Fortunately, there is a reason why you are still here. Maybe only God knows that
reason. Spend some time in prayer asking Him to show you that reason. For,
whatever the reason, someone is so very fortunate that you are still here. Maybe it's a
word you say that eases their aching heart. Maybe it's your inner strength that gives
them strength. Maybe it's watching your courage that gives them courage. Maybe it's
your faith that encourages their faith.
Yes, you can be "fortunate" in your new life, even in your grief. You can have a Happy
New Life, albeit a different one than the one you had before your loss. Actively seek
those quiet moments when God speaks to your heart, those special moments when
friends warm your heart, and the precious moments when you find that special Peace.
Those moments are out there, but you must seek them.
May you draw close to Him and may He comfort you and bring you Peace as you
enter into this New Year and your new life. ~ Ferna
someone actively participating in it any longer. Grief is tough. I admit, that's a great
understatement. Grief is probably the toughest thing you will ever have to go through
in your entire life.
So, how can you have a "Happy New Life" if you're grieving?
The first definition of the word "happy" in Webster's Dictionary, is FORTUNATE.
Fortunately, there will come a time when your grief will abate to a tolerable level that
you can live with. At some point your path in this thing called grief will allow you to
tread back through your memories and rediscover your joy. You have some wonderful
memories of your time spent with your loved one. Cherish them and know that you will
find joy again. God promises.
Fortunately, Love is forever. Although your loved one is gone, that love never dies.
Death may take the body, but the Spirit and the Love that resides within it, lives
forever. God promises.
Fortunately, you do not have to go through your grief alone. You don't have to reach
very far to touch the hand of God who is so very close to you. He is only a breath
away, waiting for you to seek Him. When you reach out to Him, you will find strength,
comfort, and a Peace that goes beyond all human understanding. He is with you
always. He promises.
Fortunately, for those who believe and trust in Christ, there will be a grand reunion
one day in our new Heavenly home, where there will be only Joy, and God will wipe
away every tear. God promises.
Fortunately, there is a reason why you are still here. Maybe only God knows that
reason. Spend some time in prayer asking Him to show you that reason. For,
whatever the reason, someone is so very fortunate that you are still here. Maybe it's a
word you say that eases their aching heart. Maybe it's your inner strength that gives
them strength. Maybe it's watching your courage that gives them courage. Maybe it's
your faith that encourages their faith.
Yes, you can be "fortunate" in your new life, even in your grief. You can have a Happy
New Life, albeit a different one than the one you had before your loss. Actively seek
those quiet moments when God speaks to your heart, those special moments when
friends warm your heart, and the precious moments when you find that special Peace.
Those moments are out there, but you must seek them.
May you draw close to Him and may He comfort you and bring you Peace as you
enter into this New Year and your new life. ~ Ferna
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