Riding lately the perpetual roller coaster of grief, screams loud and clear many times of wanting to get off!!!!!! Not wanting to go through the heaviness of emotional turmoil of tears. But, knowing at the same time, what comes up and out is all part of the healing! I know a lot of you can relate!
The three words below which start off this devotional sums it up best.
Still, the promises of God always has a way out, despite the pain. I pray the words below help any of you who also are struggling at this time:
Empty. Angry. Alone. If you've endured a loss, you know these feelings. You know how grief rips through your heart, making you feel like life will never be the same. Truthfully, it won't be. Time won't erase all your pain. You won't ever slip back into your old routine. When you experience a loss, your life is forever changed. Your "normal" vanishes. But that doesn't mean hope is lost.
Things may never get back to normal, but eventually you will settle into a "new normal" − you'll develop a new routine, a new mindset. Your pain will ease, and your heart will begin to heal. That may seem impossible now, but God has made you to be resilient. He created you to function and grow in a world that constantly changes. He knows you. He knows your heart. And He has a perfect plan for your life that cannot be destroyed by any amount of sorrow. Lean on Him − the God of All Comfort − to lead you out of loss and into new life.
(Hope for the Heart)
Amen sister... amen. I know them all too well. I was moved by them again last night and took steps today to put them in check. Hang in there. Hugs. tammy
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteyour heading in the right direction for cleansing. My rehab has had many tears. Let the grief evolve to what it needs. don't fight it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.. My family is in the midst of the most difficult struggle and this is the words that we needed to hear today. Things are difficult but GOD gives me the strength every day as I keep trusting in him!
ReplyDeleteI've been ridin' shotgun ~ JBR....thank you for reminding me that there is "hope"...
ReplyDelete~ Gracie
JBR,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great inspirational post this was to me. Even though my health concerns remains a mystery, I have every confidence in our ultimate healer, Jesus Christ that what is causing all my pain will be located and resolved. Hopefully by God's hands but confident He is with me every step of the way.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
Thanks for the reminder of our hope!
ReplyDeleteThis roller coaster never rests for long.
ReplyDeleteA lot of people need to know that there is hope to get to a new normal that is good! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI've seen what God can do and you are absolutely right.
ReplyDeleteOh I know all too well of the pain of grief, and your wise words ring true....a new normal can and does happen....:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteHi. All I can say is to quote Saint Therese, "It is not time, but love that heals all wounds." Did you just experience a loss?
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you as always, my blog buddy.
Merry Christmas,
AManda
I just lost my dad October 29th. I often remind myself that what I am feeling is just the new normal no matter how much it stinks right now. Good post and thank you.
ReplyDeleteJBR:
ReplyDeleteYou continue to post so beautifully, the struggle between your pain and fears, and... resting your heart in the hands of the God who loves you completely. He is winning this tug of war, and His promises to you as His child cover every bit of it, past...present and future.
Special Christmas hugs!
The words of wisdom that are shared here in this post and others really do touch my soul. The true quality of your innnerbeing is not fake but real. God shares through you what he wants known in helping one another. A gift that only certain people can give out. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGod knows each of us down to the roots of our hair..and helps us find our way to him through suffering. Be strong .
ReplyDeleteBM
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
ReplyDelete—Psalm 34:18
The article has touched a nerve for many here as I. Thank you for sharing JBR. God Bless.
ReplyDeletethank you. just what i needed today...
ReplyDeleteJBR thank you for sharing always!
ReplyDeleteAmen. We all hurt...in different areas but there always...a time of healing and restoration no matter what. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteBe blessed and encouraged in the Lord. He surely will finish what He has started in your life. AMEN!!
ReplyDeleteWe are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Colossians 3:2...Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
Though your days may be as dark as night
When you seem to have lost all hope
There will always be this trace of light
A streak of blue, to help you cope.
No star may shine in your darkened sky
As you try to find your own way
You stumble about, under His watchful eye
Awaiting the glimpse of a brand new day.
Stop staring at "self", for what you don't see
Nor listen to the whispering of distance far
Become enlightened and bend your knee
Adore the bright 'n shining Morning Star.
Leave your agonizing thoughts at His feet
And cut off any damaging doubt
Put your trust in Him and get complete
By praising His name and singing out loud.
While getting the victory, the Lord will smile
As you're conquering your biggest enemy
And even if the battle may take a while
You know that Jesus is the Remedy.
Copyright © Dr. Trudy Veerman
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