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How to Deal with Loss

Recently I have received news of loved ones losing theirs to the hands of death, indeed no one prepares for the losses and tragedies of life, situations happen. I began to pray for comfort and rest for the brokenhearted and grieving.

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things that anyone can go through, and it is completely normal to feel a range of emotions such as sadness, grief, anger, and confusion.
Letting go is hard, yes indeed it has to be because nothing becomes whole or heals overnight. The need to stop the pain, the memories beautiful and serene, often proves impossible, but you can choose to yield to the process of time and the courage to reminisce with such fondness of their lives well spent.

I also know that, while everyone experiences grief differently, there are some steps that you can take to help you cope with all forms of loss.

1. Allow yourself to grieve: It is important to give yourself permission to feel your emotions and grieve in your way. Don’t try to suppress or ignore your feelings, as this can lead to long-term emotional problems. Take the time to cry, talk about your feelings, or engage in activities that help you express your emotions.

2. Connect with others: It may be helpful to talk to friends, family members, or a counselor about your loss. Sharing your feelings with others who understand what you are going through can provide comfort and support. Joining a support group may also be beneficial, as you can connect with others who have experienced a similar loss.

3. Take care of yourself: It is important to take care of your physical and emotional health after the loss of a loved one. Make sure you are eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough rest. Avoid alcohol or drugs as a way of coping with your grief, as this can lead to addiction and other health problems. Instead listen to wholesome religious music, scriptures, and movies too.

4. Find ways to honor your loved one: Creating a memorial or tribute to your loved one can help you feel connected to them and provide a sense of closure. This could be anything from planting a tree in their memory to making a scrapbook of photos and memories.

5. Be patient with yourself: Grieving is a process that takes time, and it can be difficult to predict how long it will take to feel like yourself again. Be patient with yourself and don’t put pressure on yourself to move on too quickly. Remember that everyone grieves differently, and there is no “right” way to do it.

Dealing with any form of loss such as financial losses, emotional losses, physical losses, opportunity losses, time losses: reputation losses, legal losses, and personal losses, can be a long and difficult journey, but by taking care of yourself and seeking support from others, you can begin to heal and move forward. Remember that it is okay to feel your emotions and that there is no timeline for grief.

Don’t forget these comforting words of Jesus Christ:
Revelation 21:4-6 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words (o. logos) are true and faithful.
And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is thirsty of the fountain of the water of life freely.

I love you and believe in you may the comfort of God and His peace rest upon you right now. Amen!