A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
I was reflecting on these scriptures this morning and the reality that loss and grief happens to everyone – regardless of our positions, roles or responsibilities.
At some point during this life journey, each of us will lose someone who we admire, love and respect deeply – our human “rock”.
It is true that each of us grieve differently; however, the worst thing we could do is to shortcut the grieving process or attempt to expedite it so as to not be perceived as vulnerable.
If that person truly meant something to us, they deserve to be remembered and grieving allows us to honor them intimately.
We can choose to pick up their legacy mantle and live our lives as a witness to honor their greatness -especially those traits and memories that edified God and His kingdom.
That is one of the greatest forms of honor!
Selah
The Bible tells us that to everything there is a time and season under the sun.
“There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven—
A time to be born and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted. [Heb 9:27]
A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 4 AMP
The Bible also gives examples of the process of setting time aside to mourn.
“Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief].”
Romans 12:15 AMP
Selah
Lastly , we will need a word from the Lord to help us process the grief and to find comfort. Our hearts can get happy as the scripture below says: “See! I make all things new.”!
“And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.”
Revelation 21:5 KJV
This is a promise and we stagger not at His promises because He is well able to perform them:
“But he did not doubt or waver in unbelief concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and empowered by faith, giving glory to God, being fully convinced that God had the power to do what He had promised.”
Romans 4:20-21 AMP
Amen
It is my prayer for us that we follow the example of David and walk through the healing process to arrive at that place of joy:
“David was greatly distressed, for the men spoke of stoning him because the souls of them all were bitterly grieved, each man for his sons and daughters.
But David encouraged and strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” 1 Samuel 30:6 AMPC
David later wrote in Psalms:
“You have turned my mourning into dancing for me; You have put off my sackcloth and girded me with gladness, To the end that my tongue and my heart and everything glorious within me may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.” Psalm 30:11-12 AMPC
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more, neither shall there be anguish (sorrow and mourning) nor grief nor pain any more, for the old conditions and the former order of things have passed away. [Isa. 25:8; 35:10.]
And He Who is seated on the throne said, See! I make all things new. Also He said, Record this, for these sayings are faithful (accurate, incorruptible, and trustworthy) and true (genuine). [Isa. 43:19.]”
Revelation 21:4-5 AMPC
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