Loss is terribly painful – especially during the holiday season.
Christmas is coming. Soon.
Grieving hearts are already drained and exhausted. How are we supposed to “do” Christmas?
Here’s another Grief Affirmation for you.
This grief journey is draining. I will be patient with myself and trust God for the strength I need.
Loss hits our whole being. The grief journey can be incredibly exhausting. We feel weak. Vulnerable. Drained.
Every day is a challenge. Special days and holiday seasons are especially hard.
This time of year is packed full of memories. After a loss, each and every memory becomes a potential grief trigger.
Soon, we will celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior. Some 700 years before His birth, the prophet Isaiah said this about Him:
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)
Mighty God. All-knowing. All-powerful. Almighty Creator. Lord of all.
He is our strength. He created us. He sustains us. He has carried us and will carry us.
He knows our weakness. He is compassionate and gracious. He is love.
He holds us together.
Jesus. Mighty God.
We bow before Him. We declare our utter weakness and dependence. We acknowledge His almighty strength. We give ourselves to Him again today. We are His.
Mighty God. Wonderful Counselor. Everlasting Father. Prince of Peace. We praise You.
Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:27-28)
Mighty God, Almighty Creator, I worship You. I delight in You, even in my weakness. You are my strength. Fill me. You meet my needs. I trust in You. I choose to abide in You, Lord Jesus. In Jesus’ name…
Be kind to yourself today.
