[dropcap2 variation=”coffee”]”G[/dropcap2]ood grief!”
The first time I remember hearing this phrase was from Peanuts’ character Charlie Brown. Another unforeseen trial had come his way. Things hadn’t turned out like he’d expected. He’d been misunderstood again.
“Good grief.”
I used to think “Good Grief” was an oxymoron. Now I know different.
Loss is a part of life:
- Death
- Divorce
- Debilitating health issues
- Job termination
- Friends and family moving away
- Shattered dreams
These things impact us greatly. We try to go around them, saying we’re fine and that life goes on. We attempt to hide from it, withdrawing into ourselves and self-medicating to take the edge off.
There is another way.
We can make the healthy, courageous decision to feel the pain and move through it. Yes, we can do this even during the holidays.
This is good grief – grief that heals.
GOOD GRIEF PRINCIPLE #1: There is grief that is good. Good grief helps heal us over time.
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Thanks Kristen. I appreciate your encouragement. You’re right – keeping the bigger picture in mind is key to getting through whatever trials we’re facing. Blessings to you!
Thanks Kristen. I appreciate your encouragement. You’re right – keeping the bigger picture in mind is key to getting through whatever trials we’re facing. Blessings to you!
Very nice insight Gary. We must always remember that the Lord will not close one door without opening another. Although the Holiday’s seem to be the toughest time to get through any of lifes challenges we must remember there is always something greater on the way, and something we can’t even imagine in store when we leave this Earth. I hope that everyone with troubles or loss be blessed this Christmas season and remember “Good Grief”.
Very nice insight Gary. We must always remember that the Lord will not close one door without opening another. Although the Holiday’s seem to be the toughest time to get through any of lifes challenges we must remember there is always something greater on the way, and something we can’t even imagine in store when we leave this Earth. I hope that everyone with troubles or loss be blessed this Christmas season and remember “Good Grief”.