When we lose someone, one thing we want to understand is how to get through the pain.  The short answer is that only God can take the pain away and heal the brokenhearted. 

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”  Psalm 147:3

Yet our hearts still want to know when things will return to normal.    The test that our hearts are on the path of healing is that our mourning will turn into dancing, and we will have joy again.  

“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent.  O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.”  Psalm 30:11-12