Posts Tagged ‘grief’
If Only
I have used those two words together way too often. I used these two words mostly to “second guess” a decision or choice that I made. “If Only” often carries with it regret over something that was left undone or unfinished. If only is related to “looking back” and how I can have 20/20…
Read MoreConvinced
There are times when I simply don’t believe what I just saw. When I see a magic trick and I don’t know how the person pulled it off – I’m still convinced that he/she simply tricked me. I think this word convinced is a “1st cousin” to the word conviction. When I’m convinced about a…
Read MoreGrief & Sadness
This is a word that covers many areas of my life. I have felt grief over the loss of a loved one. I’ve felt grief over the loss of a job. I’ve felt grief over the loss of a friend. I think grief touches everyone in some form or another. There are some losses that…
Read MoreGrief
I know people personally who have gone through the depths of grief. It is a dark valley and the road is paved with despair. It is so hard to see out of the valley. I’m so thankful that the Lord can come along side and direct the grieving out of that dark, dreary valley.…
Read MoreStrength For The Fight
I sometimes try to imagine what some of our military men and women go through in fighting to protect the freedoms that I enjoy. I can hardly put my head around some of the conditions of the battle. I assume that there is an emotional/mental component of struggle from being away from home and loved…
Read MoreGood Grief
This is often a slang phrase when something comes as a surprise, an irritation or frustration. “Good Grief Charlie Brown” because a household phrase thanks to Charles Shultz and his cartoon, Peanuts. I’ve used the slang before, but the phrase came to mind this morning in light of the struggle that the Lord has with…
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