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Phil 4:13



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Are You Grieving?

Christians are special because Christ died for us; therefore, breaking the power of death for us. Romans 6:3-4 states, “Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?” We are able to control whether we will see death or whether we will live forever in Christ. For as John 8:51-52 states, “I tell you the truth, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” When believers die, they are said to be “dead in Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 4:16 states,” For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.” If God hasn’t come down yet, then every person will see death unless God favors you as he favored Enoch and just takes you away. It is important that you make it your goal to please Him. Despite your status in your community or despite how much money you make, you will appear before the judgment seat of Christ and receive what is due for all the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. We hate it when we lose a loved one, but it is inevitable. Many people have different emotions and deal with death in their own way. Grieving is short-term and in time, it can be endured.

1.  What is grief?
a.  It is emotional suffering.
b.  It is sorrow.
c.  It is distress.
d.  Weeping is an indication of it's presence.
e.  All of the above.

2.  I haven’t gotten over the death of a loved one.
True   False

3.  Dear God, I am hurting and grieving because died.



4.  It is okay for me to weep since___________.
a.  Jessie Jackson wept when Obama was elected president.
b.  Jesus wept after watching Mary and her friends weeping over Lazarus.
c.  My feelings were hurt during a conversation.

5.  I am so upset about the passing of that I have blocked out everyone and will not allow anyone inside my space.
True   False

6.  Are you angry with yourself because you wish you had said more to the loved one that passed away? "I'm sorry or I love you!"

True   False

7.  I have invoked His blessings.

True   False

8.  I can’t open up and tell others how I feel because it hurts too bad.

True   False

9.  I have stopped getting angry and blaming God for my loved one's death.
True   False

10.  I have asked God to help me stop hurting.
True   False



11.  I haven't stopped mourning, but I will. . .
a.   welcome the presence of others and not isolate myself.
b.  talk about my pain.
c.  take time to work through my grief experience.
d.  All of the above.

12.  I have prayed for the other family members and friends that may be suffering from the death of my loved one.
True   False



 

 

Directions for the Grieving Contract: I have read the twelve questions above and I feel that I'm ready to get started. Click here to get a Grief Contract.

 

 

 

 

 

 

View the six processes below to determine where you are in your grieving process. You probably will skip levels depending on your recovery. Check the box that best describes how you are feeling and in time, you will reach the bottom of the list. The process may begin with you feeling numb, upset, or as a victim. Given time, you will start to cope with the loss. Then you will spring back to normalcy and the recovery process will begin to progress with your ability to thrive without grieving.

Step 1 - I feel numb.

Step 2 - I am upset.

Step 3 - I feel like a victim.

Step 4 - I am coping with the death of my loved one.

Step 5 - I am springing back and recovering from my grief.

Step 6 - I am now able to thrive; therefore, I'm not grieving anymore.

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