“We are navigating a road that doesn’t have GPS. Let’s lean into our faith and let Jesus lead the way.”
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 28, 2024
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8
Recently, I bumped into an old colleague. As we began talking, she told me about a relative who had suffered child loss. The loss had occurred over 30 years ago, and she was deeply concerned that her relative had not moved on yet. The moment she used that phrase, she asked, do you move on or move forward?
We sat together and had a very meaningful conversation about loss. No matter what type of loss you may have experienced, unless someone has walked in your shoes, it is hard to completely comprehend what that person is going through.
Although it may sound like a play on words, moving on and moving forward are vastly different. In terms of grieving the loss of a person, we may never move on, but it is possible to move forward by rebuilding our lives around the loss. There are some things we can begin doing to help ourselves. We can start practicing the 3 C’s of grief: Choose, Connect, and Communicate.
Choose – we get to choose what is best for us. Often, when we have lost a loved one, grief brings a sense of loss of control. We may feel we must accept all that life has thrown at us with no choice. This is far from the truth. Even when our hearts are heavy and burdened, and we can barely shower, we still possess the dignity of choice. Grief brain is a real thing, and if you find that your brain is muddied and cloudy and you really can’t think clearly, engage the help of a close friend or family member. It’s okay to gain insight from someone who cares about you and has your best interest in mind. You still have the final say and can choose what is best for you as you navigate this journey.
Connect – Grief in and of itself can be very isolating and exacerbate feelings of loneliness. Whether you are a total introvert and usually enjoy your own company, remaining connected with people during this challenging time is crucial to our mind and well-being. As you walk the grief journey, staying connected to those who love you and supporting the place you’re in right now is essential. Although no one can fix your situation, just having another person present, without saying a word, can help immeasurably. We are not meant to do this life alone.
Communicate – Communicating and sharing openly and honestly about your needs and what works best for you will help your friends and family know how best to come alongside you. During those moments when we break down and the tears, fears, and anger come, communicating with your support system will help you begin to heal.
We are navigating a road without a GPS. Let’s lean into our faith and let Jesus lead the way.
“May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace” (Numbers 6:24-26).
Prayer
Father, with each step I take to move forward please help me let you lead the way, knowing you will place me on the best path for my life.
Application
Consider putting into practice one of the 3 C’s this week.
Related Reading
Psalm 119:105; Psalm 37:23-24; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Isaiah 43:18-19
Worship Resource
Hillsong: Cornerstone
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