Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Christian Grief Counseling Techniques For Helping The Bereaved To Move On After Significant Loss

By Catherine Edwards


The memorial service of a loved one hardly ever marks the end of mourning. People continue to grieve their loss for months and others will even mourn for years on end. While it may seem as though it is impossible to deal with significant loss, there are proven Christian grief counseling techniques that could give the bereaved the strength and hope they need to hold their heads high even as they go through troubling times.

Moving on past significant death will not happen overnight. Take the time to absorb what happened, move past denial and just mourn for your family member or friend. The grieving process is unique to every person and you should not hesitate to mourn in your own way. Take weeks or months if need be and do not compare your adjustment period to that of other individuals.

It is common for those who have just suffered a major loss to want to hide from the world. While this may be the case, it is beneficial to connect with other people. It can be depressing to lock yourself up after the memorial service. Reach out to relatives and pals who knew the deceased loved one and even reach out to your friends who did not know him or her.

There is no wrong or right way of socializing after the loss of someone. You could choose to talk about the deceased or you may even decide to just keep people around you to get your mind off the grief you may be feeling. The bottom line is that it is not a great idea to isolate yourself.

Leaning on the Christian faith would also come in handy at this point. It pays to depend on the kind of healing that can only come from above. You will find solace in the teachings of Christ and the biblical convictions of death. This will play a major role in enabling you to deal with the emotions that are likely to be crashing you inside.

The Bible says that there is life after death. What is buried is merely the body, but the soul of an individual lives on and returns to the creator. That said, your relative or friend is alive, but merely in a different form. He or she is in heaven, making merry with the angles and watching out for you.

When the sadness is overwhelming, you may find solace in seeking counsel from your pastor. It also makes sense to consider seeking professional counseling sessions that are offered by a proficient, Christian therapist. Your aim is to get the biblical viewpoint of death, grief and coping with significant loss.

When suffering from grief, you have to take one step at a time. It will not be easy to adjust, though time is a healer of everything. At first, you will have to push yourself out of bed and going about your everyday errands will not be easy. Fortunately, the pain will ease over time.




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