Grief Is Not a Permanent Condition
Fifty Devotionals To Help You Through the Grieving Process
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The tears, the anger, and the loneliness all join together to remind us that we cannot control the situation we are in. We used to feel somewhat in control of things. Now, we feel as if we are on a merry-go-round that could easily sling us off at any minute. We don’t have access to the switch to stop the constant round and round, the never-ending organ music that plays the same depressing song over and over as we ride. We are dizzy, just as much from the consistency of the merry-go-round as we are from the reality that this might never end. Will we ever be able to make decisions again? Will we ever be able to feel comfortable doing those things the other person did for us? Our head spins with the questions that play over and over: “Why did this happen to me? How can I ever handle those things I have never had to handle before?” Will I ever feel “in control” again?”
Jesus whispers into your spirit today the same thoughts He whispered to those who have faced tragedy before us. “No, not by yourself. Why don’t you hand it all over to me, and watch what I can do for you.” That is the secret. Hand the key of your heart over to Jesus. He will then use His key to open doors no one else can open.
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Grief is a part of the human condition. We can’t escape the sadness, anger, frustration, and bargaining that follow the loss of a loved one. We can, however, get through it. In these fifty devotional readings, B.J. Funk calls on personal experience and faith to help you navigate the stages of grief and come to the realization that grief is not a permanent condition.
About the Author
B.J. Funk is associate pastor of Central United Methodist Church in Fitzgerald, Georgia. She writes for two United Methodist publications, The Advocate and Good News Magazine. She loves teaching the Bible, speaking at women’s conferences, and working on the Emmaus Walk.