How God's Love Changes Us: Part 3 - Overcoming Grief, Achieving ReconciliationSample
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Whether it’s the brokenness of the youngest son as he returns home, the father’s sorrow as the son betrays him, or the elder’s conviction of his self- righteousness, we all need people to be with us during our seasons of despair. Those of us who remain alone in our grief can feel more and more alienated from the people around us.
It is so important to lean into our loneliness and seek the communion that our aching hearts deserve. If we can give ourselves permission to grieve, then daring, devoted friends will show up. If those people do not show up in your time of need, ask yourself if you are allowing your brokenness to be seen or only breaking in isolation.
How vulnerable are you willing to be? If you have not been courageous up to this point, it is possible you have not attracted gutsy, trustworthy people into your circle of friends. As you fully enter your grief and begin to heal, you will draw people into relationship with you who are or have been on a similar path.
But you may have to go looking for them. Maybe you need to attend a new church, an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, or a therapy group? Don’t stop seeking others to join you on this journey.
Are you aware of those who are with you on your grief journey?
What action will you take to invite those trusted few along?
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If we want to grow beyond the escapist impulse of the prodigal son and the resentful legalism of the elder son, we’ll need to face our grief. Once we do, we’ll find ourselves in the Father Realm, where true healing and reconciliation await.
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