Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

10 Stories We Tell Ourselves

  1. “Everyone can be in a bad mood except for me.” 
  2. “I can quit any time.” No better time than the present!
  3. “Nobody’s going to know.” 
  4. “Nobody understands.”  You’re not alone on this planet.
  5. “I can’t do this anymore.” 
  6. “If I ignore it, it will go away.” 
  7. “I’m not the one responsible.” 
  8. “____ made me angry (happy, sad, etc)” Nobody made you choose your emotions.
  9. “I have no self control.” Which is why you spontaneously break out masturbating, overeating, gambling, etc. no matter where you are, what you are doing or who you are with.
  10. “I’ll do it later.” Just get it done, free up future time.

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