“Grief stings, but knowing your loved one knows Jesus brings peace. They are now in Glory Land!”

By Misty Strieff Prine

“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.” – Ronald

Reagan

I know of so many today that have lost loved ones in my community. Just this past week, a family very near and dear to my heart lost their child who was also very special to me that I’ve watched grow up her entire life. Many of you may still be dealing with a grief from years ago because grief doesn’t just apply to the recent but lingers through the years. Losing someone you love leaves an emptiness that cannot be filled.

We are human beings and to grieve is normal. Everyone processes grief in their own way. We need to be mindful of that and gentle with one another. Grief can overwhelm you and weigh heavily on your heart. However, as Christians, if your loved one knew Jesus as their Savior, you have a peace knowing where they are today. And that loved one I mentioned above, I watched her grow up and I watched her accept Jesus as her Lord and Savior and I know where she is today. That is where I find my peace. What a celebration is going on in Heaven! And the same goes for your loved ones if they know

Jesus as well because what a celebration they are having there as well and, although you miss them tremendously here, you know that you’ll see them again one day because you’ve accepted Jesus as well.

The promise we have in Jesus is the most beautiful peace we could ever ask for. Our hearts will forever sting here but we must hold on to the precious memories that we have of our loved ones and know that, through Jesus, they have been made whole again. If you are grieving today, I want to pray for you.

Dear Lord, I pray today for those who are grieving the loss of their loved one. I pray that you will give them a peace that only You can give. Give them the strength they need to get by day by day. Lord, I lift them up to You right now and I pray they will lean on You each day and remember they are never alone. In Jesus name, Amen.

“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” ~Psalm 34:17-18~

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