Job 15:11,12  Are the consolations of God small with thee?  Is there any secret thing with thee?  Why doth thine heart carry thee away?

I have heard people say, “I knew that death was coming but it still just shocked me when it happened.”  Or, “No one could have seen this coming . . .  I’m just in shock”

What are they really saying?

Often when someone says, “I am in shock”, over the passing of a loved one, what they really mean is that they are in disbelief.  You hear, “Why only yesterday they looked and sounded so strong”, or “Last week we went fishing and were having a great time.  I just can’t believe it . . . not them.”  This kind of shock happens to everyone when they have a loved one that passes over.  You’re not alone.  Job asked a simple question, “Are Gods efforts to console you; encourage you; grant you strength; a small thing with you?”  It’s how we respond to tragedy that is very important.  Let not your heart and the questions you have carry you to a dark place in your thinking.  Hurting is real, but it is okay.  Sometimes, we Christians must give ourselves the right to be human.  So often, we bury things deep inside us because sometimes we think that as Christians we should not experience emotional pain.  Be human today.  Don’t bury your grief.

Everyday think of something good, fun, or just laughable events you shared with your loved one.

Let these thoughts rule your heart today.

 

*Please begin with “Devotion 1”.  They are progressive.

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Lee Gilliam
Lee Gilliam
Lee is the co-founding designer of Overcoming Grief and author of 2 books and numerous articles. He has been in the ministry for over 40 years. He has traveled to over 80 countries and every state in the USA. His ministerial work involves both teaching and business. He is a mentor to pastors and business leaders alike. He is currently working on his upcoming international conference schedule and we will post it when it's ready. We hope you can attend one that will be close to you!! Please contact me at: leeg@overcominggrief.org