“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will
rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. In that day you will no longer ask
me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask
in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and
you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” (John 16: 22-24)
The darkness of pain and grief from the loss of a loved one can paralyze you both physically and spiritually, making it difficult to ask for help or even pray. As time slowly passes, the grief will ebb like a tide but it always comes back as sure as the waves in the ocean. Sometimes those waves and memories bring calming and peace, and other times they can come crashing in, angry and overwhelm you.
It is at those times, I turn to a prayer Jim taught me, and as I whisper the words, I feel God’s and Jim’s calming presence wash over me.
Deb MacDonald
The darkness of pain and grief from the loss of a loved one can paralyze you both physically and spiritually, making it difficult to ask for help or even pray. As time slowly passes, the grief will ebb like a tide but it always comes back as sure as the waves in the ocean. Sometimes those waves and memories bring calming and peace, and other times they can come crashing in, angry and overwhelm you.
It is at those times, I turn to a prayer Jim taught me, and as I whisper the words, I feel God’s and Jim’s calming presence wash over me.
Oh Lord.
Another day... I am not sure I am ready.
I am afraid, please be with me.
Your love gives me comfort.
Take my woes and hurts from me and leave your strength
so that I can help someone who hurts.
Erase my pains and worries.
Fill that void with joy and lead me to celebrate this life you’ve given me.
Amen
Deb MacDonald
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