
“Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.”
- John 16:20
It is so hard to carry on through darkness. When our hearts are filled with grief, it feels like such a heavy weight to bear. There are times of no tears when we feel okay, and then it comes back as we remember them.
There is a way through this. I know it may not seem like it right now. I know sometimes it feels as if the darkness will never go away, like the cloud will not life up. But trust me, it will through Jesus. He is here to take away your sorrow and to turn it into joy. I know it also feels like well how can I have joy now that this thing has happened…. Let me tell you, even though it is so painful right now, you are meant for joy. It might take time, but you are meant to have joy again and it is okay to be joyful again after grief.
Philippians 4:8 says:
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.”
I mention this Scripture to say that you will not make it out of the grief stage by continuing to focus on the things that are bringing you down, such as the 'what ifs', and 'I wish..', or by reliving the moment over again. I know that these thoughts do come up, but I am saying do not stay there in those thoughts forever. In order for you to have joy through grief, you must begin to focus on good things. Focus on laughter and pleasant memories. That is what will help to keep you together. Reminisce and thank God for times of goodness. He was there too and He knows your sorrow now.
"Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning." - Psalm 30:5
God is faithful. Always remind yourself of that. He will not leave you to the darkness that you feel. He will provide a light to you through it, but you have to open your eyes and look toward Him to see the light. He will never leave you nor forsake you. In fact, He swoops in with His precious Holy Spirit and provides you with comfort after comfort-true comfort like no other. He is faithful.
So if you are grieving and walking through a time of darkness, I want you to cling to Jesus and never let Him go. Ask Him to help get you through and to fill you with His light that the darkness may go away. Grief may come and go, but Jesus is forever.
I’m praying for you-stay hopeful and don’t quit.
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