The Grief Journey

having to face circumstances out of your control

not having or getting what you wanted

longing for times past and futures lost

pressing the pause button on life

life continuing without you

unwelcomed change
unwanted goodbyes

having empty arms

profound sadness

broken hearted
comes in waves
silent suffering
misunderstood
buried dreams
aching heart

amputation

exhausting

wounding
memories

unwanted

isolation

longing
painful

lonely

loss

raw

God

life
love

 hope
plan
Jesus
grace
peace
refuge
heaven
healing
eternity
strength
comfort
purpose
compassion
faithfulness
contentment
tender mercies
everlasting life
my hiding place
His everlasting arms

"Only the presence of God can fill and satisfy our emptiness. Lord, open our eyes that we may see beyond the realm of flesh and blood; strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for our feet." Grief and Grace - A. Axelby

Because of the Lord's great love
we are not consumed,
for His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is Your faithfulness.
Lam 3:22-23