It was just over a month earlier that Chad had lost his mother, little brother and best friend when a produce truck hit their car. Doug had been away at a business conference all week, so the first thing he asked as they drove away was, "How are you doing, Chad?" He replied, "I'm doing okay. I still miss Mom a lot, and I have my emotional moments, but I'm so glad you told me about the different stages of grief. Otherwise I might think there was something wrong with me."
Chad shared a little more about his week, and then Doug asked, "How is Beth doing?" Chad sighed, “She calls about once a week, but she doesn't talk about Mom or Matty or the accident. I have been praying for her, but I think she is still hurting and doesn't know how to deal with it." Doug nodded, "Some people have a difficult time dealing with their pain and receiving comfort. Just keep praying for her and looking for ways to share comfort. Jenny and I will do the same."
Some Christians at my college challenged me to prove that the Bible was not accurate. As a skeptic, I spent 2 years trying to do this, and concluded that the Bible that we have today describes accurately what was said and done 2000 years ago. When I then read the Bible, I saw that God wanted a personal relationship with me. I want you to see that God also wants a personal relationship with you, one that you can depend upon in your life.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Difficult to Grieve
Labels:
acceptance,
anger,
comfort,
death,
denial,
depression,
grief,
guilt,
Josh McDowell,
support
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