After a loss, we find ourselves in uncharted territory. Even if we’ve had other losses, this loss is new.
We’ve truly never been here before. What do we do?
I would like to share with you a chapter from Walking with God Through Grief: Devotions and Affirmations for Grieving Hearts that addresses this issue. I hope you find this devotional helpful and healing.
I’VE NEVER BEEN HERE BEFORE
This grief journey feels so strange.
It’s as if I’m on a path through a dark, overgrown forest.
It’s dark here. Sometimes I can hardly see the next step.
I’ve never been here before.
Today is a new day. You’ve never been here before.
Though you’ve had other losses, this loss is different.
Though you know grief, this particular grief path is different.
Today you find yourself in uncharted territory.
This day will not work out as you expect. Your plan for today will most likely be interrupted or thwarted completely.
You are not in charge. Control is an illusion.
The Lord is sovereign. He knows. He is working.
He is at work in Your life – protecting, guiding, loving, forgiving, and blessing – though you may be unaware of it.
He is with you. Today is not uncharted territory for Him. He knows all that you will face.
He will be there as your strength and sufficiency in every trial, difficulty, or temptation.
You can only live one moment at a time. Breathe. Release your burdens and cares to Him.
He has you.
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but
it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.
(Proverbs 19:21, NIV)
Lord, I confess that I try to control situations,
circumstances, and people.
I accept that I am not in control and never will be.
I choose to believe that You are at
work and that You are for me.
I receive You, Your love, and Your plan for this day.
Teach me to live in the moment, walking
with You, trusting You.
In Jesus’ name…
Affirmation: This grief journey is difficult. I will focus on walking with God one step at a time.
The above is an excerpt from Walking with God Through Grief, which is part of the God and Grief Series.
Question: Do you feel like you’re navigating new territory every day? How so? Please feel free to share using the comment section below.
