Hope-Filled Sunday: Brokenhearted

Hope-Filled Sunday!

 

 

Brokenhearted. That may sum up the day, and the past week, for some people.

 

 

Today is the anniversary of the September 11th attacks—a day that impacted people all around the world. And a few days ago, Queen Elizabeth II died, and that will likely be viewed as another day (though on a different level) that impacted people all around the world. 

Grief is universal, and it’s something the world has experienced, on many occasions. Some may say it’s odd to be emotional about the loss of those we may not even know personally, but a close connection is not a requirement for grief. No matter where we live—no matter our race or religion—grief is something every single person will experience at some point in their lives. 

When we are brokenhearted, we literally feel broken. It’s a physiological response to loss, grief, and painful situations. It can impact us emotionally and physically. It’s an intense feeling because we’ve lost something we once had—something that was once a large part of our lives—and it can leave us feeling not just sad, but alone.

For Christians, it’s comforting to remember the truth stated in Psalm 34:18: While we will all experience grief, we'll never be left to go through it alone. Click To Tweet And in Psalm 62:8, God tells us to release our grief to Him, and He will help us through it. He will give us the courage we need to learn to move on. Emotional pain can leave us speechless, but God hears our groans. Sadly, there is no timetable to the grieving process, and it may hit at the most unexpected, or inopportune, times. So a listening ear is beneficial, and God’s is available to us 24/7, 365.

 

Lord, thank You for the reminder that You are always with us, through every messy and painful moment, to offer us comfort. Amen.

 

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