Sometimes, I seem to be doing better, and then I get hit again.
The grief comes and smacks me, seemingly out of nowhere.
A song. A familiar place. A picture. A certain aroma.
A sudden memory. Anything can set me off.
The grief wells up inside me so quickly.
It feels like I’m going to burst if I don’t let it out somehow.
When this happens in public, I feel embarrassed, scared, and a little crazy.
Is this normal?
What do I do with this?
Grief bursts. We all have them. We’re minding our own business, and something triggers us. Grief falls upon us like an anvil.
Anything can trigger us. Anytime. Anywhere.
This can cause us to live in fear, as if we’re always walking on eggshells, waiting for the next grief attack. We shift from living to protecting ourselves.
This is extremely common for grieving hearts, and it can be so frustrating. When the grief hits, breathe. Breathe deeply and slowly. Remember the Lord is with you, right then, in that moment. He feels your grief. Lean into Him. And breathe.
We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.
Psalm 33:20
Lord, I accept that grief bursts will come. When the emotion hits, cause me to look to you and rest in you. You are my shield. I am safe and secure in you.
Excerpt from Grief Walk: Experiencing God After the Loss of a Loved One. Grief Walk is part of the God and Grief Series.
