Coping With Death & Grief as a BelieverУзорак

Someone very close to our family almost died from COVID-19. My family prayed together on her behalf. We fasted and cried out to God for a miracle. Our church interceded for weeks. And finally…..God did it! Though she is still dealing with some complications, God brought her out of that horrific trauma alive. While several others we know have died from COVID-19, this woman is still here, testifying of the goodness of God. One day as we were talking about her experiences, she expressed how it may almost seem unfair to some – that God would spare her life while others had died.

I’m sure someone is brokenhearted by the death and grief associated with COVID-19, and those words are the exact sentiment of their heart –– This is unfair! But life is complicated. We don’t always understand it. We can't always explain it, and life is simply not in our control. No one can provide a definitive reason why God has physically healed some while healing others by calling them into eternal rest. We can all only be reminded that God is sovereign. He can do whatever He wants to do, whenever He sees fit to do it. Yet, we must continue to maintain our faith, believing that in every occasion, God will cause even the most distressing details to work out for our benefit because He is “masterful” at reworking the trials of life into triumphs!

Many times, I also grappled with feeling that the death of my mother, at the age of 43, was unjust. She did not get to relish in her baby girl walking down the aisle to be married; she did not witness me receiving my degrees; and she was never able to dote over her grandchildren. Although I truly loved God with all my heart, initially, I could not see how the death of my mother would ever bring God glory or profit anyone. But, here I am, writing about my personal experiences in an earnest desire to encourage someone else.

My friend, I know it hurts. I am sure your loss is great, but I am believing God with you that everything you are experiencing now is going to mount into a glorious crescendo of blessings and favor because you STILL love God and have a desire to fulfill His purpose.