01/24/2024
Three Important “Reaches” of Grief
1. Reach Out – when you’re experiencing grief, it’s easy to isolate yourself. It’s easy to feel as if no one in the world around you understands the pain you’re feeling. The truth of the matter is that there probably ISN'T anyone that fully understands, but that does not mean they don’t care. Even if it is to only one or two people, don’t isolate yourself completely. Reach out to at least one person today.
2. Reach Up – Maybe you feel like God couldn’t possibly care about the grief you are experiencing but you would be wrong! He cares very deeply, and He wants to be right beside you during your darkest times. Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Open your heart to Him and cry on His shoulder. He wants to shower you with His love today.
3. Reach Within – As much as it is important to reach out to others and to God, it’s also important that you reach within yourself. Be honest with yourself about the pain you are experiencing. Allow yourself to cry if that’s how you feel. Scream if you need to scream. Never ignore your own pain for the sake of others. One of the best activities you can do to bring healing to your heart is to journal about what you are experiencing. Candidly write about the pain, the loss, the hurt, the anger, and even the frustrations. Those thoughts don't have to be shared with anyone else but they will help you process the grief you're experiencing.
