*This was originally posted on my social media pages
When the dark clouds of life come (and they will), it isn’t always easy to see the “silver lining.” I often hear others saying that the people in their life want them to “get over” their grieving. Our culture tells us to push through our pain – no matter what it is.
Can you imagine a parent being told to move on after losing their child? It happens, and it adds hurt to hearts that are already so fragile. We all feel somewhat lost when we lose a loved one.
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“A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.” – Matthew 2:18 ESV
No one wants to see a loved one get stuck in their grief, but this journey is different for everyone. We can’t push someone out of grief. I have appreciated the ones who have allowed me to take a small step at a time (many times a backward step) without rushing me.
When I lost my son, the clouds were very dark for a long time. Although God never left me, I often felt as if He had. It was not until I had enough strength to look up that I saw the light edging out the darkness. The clouds were passing over me, and I could see a brighter day coming. That gave me cause for hope! I could finally see and feel hope again. It was always there, but in my sorrow, I couldn’t find it.
God is with us even when the dark clouds roll in.
In my human-ness, I could not imagine a world where I could keep breathing if one of my children or grandchildren couldn’t be here taking in the same air. It seemed impossible to me. As a parent, my worst nightmare had just become a reality.
But God, in His loving kindness, held me and kept me breathing.
There is hope, friend. Even in our darkest hour, He stands with us and even sings over us.
The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. – Zephaniah 3:17
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