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Not His First Rodeo
While restoration will never fully eliminate the lingering ache resulting from our child(ren)’s absence, God won’t let our suffering have the final say.
Grieving Well
When we give mental assent to His intimate relationship with us, we can call on Him for help in our deepest sorrow, believing He hears our cry and will come to our rescue.
God Speaks to Brokenhearted People
Friends, nothing heals a wounded, hurting soul like hearing Jesus speak directly into our sorrow. He knows how to do this specifically for each one of us.
Turning a Corner
Our Lord is not surprised by our tragic circumstances, but He does grieve with us and He restores our hearts. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to “come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace in time of need.”
Clinging to His Promises
As you face the desperate trials, suffering, and sadness that our lives on this fallen earth inevitably bring, you can cling to His promise to hold you through.
We Are Stronger Together
Two are indeed better than one. When we choose to form strong bonds with one another, when we share our struggles, as well as our progress, we become stronger and more able to bear the huge burden of grief. When we assure each other that the feeling of insanity is normal and will eventually pass, there is encouragement born of mutual experience and understanding. If one falls, and there is another to pick them up, both receive the blessing. Both grow stronger.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Our pictures of the past are truly priceless, albeit bittersweet, as we continually miss Nathan. If you are grieving the loss of a child today, then you already know. I’m grateful that after traveling down the road of grief for a while, the memories become a solace to the soul and usually draw a smile in the midst of the deep missing. But it takes a long time for the heart to catch up to the head— what we know to be true; that this separation is temporary and we’ll be with our children again.
“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
When we are facing a storm, which happens a lot during our earthly lives, we need to remember the words of Jesus. “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
He Will Do What Only He Can Do
Keep going, keep breathing, don't give up. God has a plan to redeem your story. He is the author of it, not death and not the enemy. He will do what only He can do for His glory and to our amazement. Trust Him.
My Mountain-Moving Mustard Seed Faith
Does your faith seem miniscule right now? Keep looking to Jesus. He is carrying you. He is strengthening you. And one day, our faith will become sight. What a glorious day that will be.
Three Anchors to Cling To
But the most impactful part of Vaneetha’s message for me is the final section, where she shares three anchors that she clings to “when life falls apart,” and her discussion of the results of suffering.
The Value of Community
My heart is filled with gratitude that no parent has to walk this most difficult of journeys alone.
The In-Between Time
Morning came, and the silence of the day must have been deafening. What were they supposed to do with their lives now? The Master was gone. They didn’t realize that the resurrection was coming. They didn’t know this was just the “in-between time.”
Only Jesus
Jesus promised that we would never have to navigate suffering alone. He loves us. He is with us. He will never leave us. He is the only One who can truly comfort our broken hearts.
Focusing on the Future
While we are here, let’s strive to glorify the Lord with all that we do and say each day. Let us work hard to fulfill what He has for each of us to accomplish, knowing that our time here is short, and the best is yet to come.
So Many Questions
I’ve found that instead of living in the question mark of all I cannot know about why my child was taken from this earth at such a young age, I receive more peace, more comfort, and more confidence in my faith when I set my mind on what I know to be true.
Meant for Evil, Redeemed by God
In your grief, you might think, “I can’t begin to make a difference”. But rest assured that God has plans for you to do just that. He won’t waste your pain. You might be amazed at how God will use you.
Healing Takes Time
Grief teaches us about the uncertainty of life and can fuel us to live the years we have left with renewed purpose, passing on to all who come behind us the peace, comfort, and healing we have received.
The Gift of Remembering
One thing that bereaved parents are afraid of is people forgetting their child. So, if/when someone mentions our children, it is one of the greatest gifts we can receive.
The King’s Horses and Men May Not Be Able, But The King of Kings Is
God uses our story as evidence of His masterful handiwork that’s carefully strengthening every fragile crack that profoundly shapes the lives we live moving forward.
When we give mental assent to His intimate relationship with us, we can call on Him for help in our deepest sorrow, believing He hears our cry and will come to our rescue.