The grief journey is tough, especially during the holidays.
Grief triggers are everywhere. Aromas, Christmas songs, decorations, holiday sights and events. Our hearts are packed full of memories from this time of year, so almost anything can surface the grief within us.
How do we do this?
Here’s another Grief Affirmation for you.
Many times, I do not know what to do with all this grief. I will seek support and listen well to someone who knows.
We all need wisdom, especially when we’re grieving. We have many questions. We need good support and great input.
We have many experienced grievers around us. They have travelled this road many times. They are willing and ready to listen and to help.
We all need good counselors in our lives, whether they have the right letters behind their names or not.
There is one counselor, however, who is head-and-shoulders above all the rest. In fact, He has no equal.
Isaiah prophesies about Jesus Christ some 700 years before his birth:
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)
Wonderful Counselor. He knows. He knows it all. He knows you. He knows His plan for you. He speaks to you through His Word. He listens. He is ready to lead and guide.
He is wise. In Him are hidden all the secrets of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3). He comforts. He heals. He teaches. He strengthens.
If you know Jesus, you have a Wonderful Counselor. He lives in you by His Spirit – the Holy Spirit. He is who and what you need today and everyday.
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. (John 14:26)
Lord, You are the Wonderful Counselor. You teach me, comfort me, counsel me, lead me, and strengthen me. I give myself to You. I give all things to You. Help me to trust You. I praise You. In Jesus’ name…
Be kind to yourself today.
