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“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”<\/em>\u00a0Psalm 34:18<\/p>\n

Grief Waves<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A mini devotional<\/em><\/p>\n

Having grieved for my gentle giant for over five years, I was caught off guard by the profoundness of the final grief. I have found that it comes in waves\u2014often triggered by the smallest, simplest things.\u00a0The waves wash over me with gentle, sweet memories reminding me of treasures from our 54 years.<\/p>\n

At first, I didn’t want the waves to come because I would find myself crying a lot. It was rather draining.\u00a0But every time the wave came, I’d stop and talk to the Lord as I cried.\u00a0I began to see that each wave of grief was bringing healing. I realized I needed to flow with the wave rather than resisting it.<\/p>\n

Someone said to me that “grief is our receipt of having loved well.” I like that! The reason I’m grieving is because I’ve lost something valuable. It changed my perspective.\u00a0I could appreciate the grief rather than trying to stop it.<\/p>\n

And the grieving process does indeed bring healing!\u00a0If I bottle up my grief, I won’t receive the healing that my heart needs. I know it will take some time, but I’m embracing the grieving, healing process\u2014and allowing the Lord to minister His grace into each wave that comes my way.<\/p>\n

Lord, may all who grieve have sweet, gentle memories of their loved one. Give them strength to endure the process of grief. Be their peace, Lord. Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n

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