GRIEVING
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT
DEATH, DIVORCE, SEPARATION, CHANGE
Nothing hurts like losing someone you love due to death, divorce, or separation.
Similar feelings often surface after a major life change such as job loss or a move. The ache inside can feel as if your soul will crush under the weight of a deep, paralyzing sorrow. You may find yourself asking how a loving God could allow such a painful thing to happen. The dull sadness often bleeds into denial or anger. Grief is unpredictable, affecting each of us in slightly different ways.
While it may not ease the pain, understanding that grief is normal can help us cope a little better when we lose a special person or go through a significant change.
SOME HELPFUL ADVICE
GOING FURTHER
RESOURCES
- When God Doesn’t Make Sense by Dr. James Dobson
An excellent resource for those who feel betrayed by a good God who allows suffering in our lives.
- When Bad Things Happen: A Guide to Help Kids Cope by Ted O’Neal and R.W. Alley
Can help parents comfort young children through the process of grief.
- Praying Through Cancer by Susan Sorenson and Laura Geist
A 90-day devotional for women battling cancer or have a friend or family member who is battling with the disease – a collection of stories by women who have faced cancer and, with triumphant spirits found comfort & sometimes even joy in the midst of it.
- Let Me Grieve, But Not Forever by Verdel Davis
Offers a source of hope and healing of anyone experiencing grief.