Grief To Gladness

Losing a loved one in death is a wrenching, bewildering experience and shattering shock to mind, body , spirit. It carries with it the question, "Why, God Why?"

Healing comes only by the touch of God and time working together in orcherstrated comfort-slowly.

Memories are bittersweet: the love in life was full of joy. But now in death there is suffering that breaks the heart. Loving someone exacts its price-credits and debits both.

" Take heart dear mourning one......" Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." ( Matthew 5:4)

To mourn and to be blessed seem such an incredible combination-the greatest of pains and the greatest of joys- yet in this scripture they are divenly joined. The Holy Spirit, our promised Comforter, brings comfort on the wings of His sweet Dove as we mourn.

This promise of comfort is not an empty promise. It holds a hope that mourning does not seem to bring. Although it takes time to ease the pain of seperation, that time will pass with a comfort from above, if you lean on Him. Cast aside the bonds of grief, put your loved ones in Gods loving care and receive your comfort now in this night valley.His comfort passes all understanding. His comfort gives you life, even in the face of death.

Father,

This family desperately needs you. Help them give their grief to You for healing. Ease their pain with Your promised comfort. Help them thank you for the sweet memories of their lost loved one. Let the beauties of these memories erase the lonileness of their loss.Touch them Dear Father, and give them strength to face tomorrow.

In Jesus Name, Amen.

Sweet Dreams , by Morris and Theresa Cerullo