Looking Back

Many times in our grief we feel like we are not making progress. I laugh when I think of the statement I made when I first started Grief Share. I declared, “I am here to find out the tools I need to fix this grief so I can go on with my life!” Anyone who has been there can laugh with me.

Grief is not something we can fix. Whatever it is we have lost, a loved one, home, job, etc., the time for healing is relative to how much we loved, to the time of recovery. Things such as a job, home, etc. can be replaced in time. But when we lose someone that is dear to us (even a pet) there is no replacement.

Healing does come as devastation turns to a longing and missing the presence of our loved ones. And the only One who can fix it is the One who created us. He is the only One who can heal our broken heart.

Now as I look back three years after the passing of my husband, I can see that I have a much brighter outlook than I did at that time. If you have not had this experience, you may think three years is a long time. I have talked to others and their response is always the same, “You never get over it.” But Jesus comes and brings healing so that we can function and console and help others in their loss.

“The Spirit of the LORD God is upon Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives; and opening of the prison of those who are bound.”

Isaiah 61:1 NKJV