Losing A Loved One

Losing a loved one to death is a painful experience. Jesus understood the pain of losing someone close to His heart. In the Book of John (11:1-44), we learn that Jesus lost a friend named Lazarus. Jesus was deeply moved and wept at the loss of His friend. This story, however, doesn't end in tears. Jesus knew He possessed the power needed to raise Lazarus from the dead. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die" (John 11:25). Jesus overcame death through His resurrection. It is comforting to know that death is not the end for those who believe. Those who know Jesus as their Savior will have eternal life (John 10:28). God has prepared a new home for us where there will be no more death, tears or pain (Revelation 21:1-4).

While you are healing from the loss of a loved one, God will comfort you (2 Corinthians 7:6). The Bible tells us that God is the father of mercies and that He will comfort us in all our tribulations (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Be assured that God loves you and that He understands how much you are hurting. God promises you in Isaiah 43:2 that when you go through deep waters and great trouble, He will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Run to the shelter of the Most High where you will find sweet rest (Psalm 91:1-2).

Editor's Note:
     Today marks 37 week since my youngest son, Michael (32), passed and 36 years since the passing of my first wife Genelle (28)... 
     With that said, I'm not sure when anyone would ever get total over the loss of a loved one, especially one as close as a spouse or child... Each day is a new experience... Some days are better than others and bad days are worst than the week of the funeral...
     The advise from many was, "You'll get over it" was far from the truth... Unfortunately I have found that there is no, "One Grief Plan Fits All"... Each person has to and will grieve in their on way and time...
     Even if you have gone through a similar loss, you have "no idea" what the other person is feeling, or how they are coping with their loss... One person compared their loosing a pet to another person's loss of a child... People, there is no comparison when you loose a child...
     Many will say, I know how you feel... Truth be know they will never know exactly what someone is feeling at that time... 
     Your Grief may come and go, but I for one expect to grieve my entire life in some way or the other...

What I have Found That Work:
     Just Lean on JESUS... That's It... Nothing Else... and below are a few links to get you going...

Rely on Jesus  Verses

Dealing with the death of a loved one

Losing A Loved One Verses

Have A Blessed Day, 

Richard