“Grief drives [people] into habits of serious reflection, sharpens the understanding and softens the heart.” John Adams
C.S. Lewis, a writer and Cambridge professor, journaled his reflections that "sharpened his understanding and softened his heart" as he wrote, “For a good wife contains so many persons in herself…my pupil and my teacher, my subject and my sovereign…my trusted comrade, friend, shipmate, fellow-soldier…my mistress; but at the same time all that any man friend has ever been to me. Perhaps more.”
I don’t know who said, “If I allow [grief] to pass through my life without trying to change it or escape from it, grief will leave me a more finished person.” This has certainly been true of my experience. I feel I will be better able to walk the path of grief and pain again when the time comes because I know there is a rainbow at the end of the storm. Are you remembering a loss that still stings the open wound in your heart? Have you allowed yourself to fully walk through the grief yet? If not, what can you do today to allow grief to walk you through to recovery as ”a more finished person”? Lord, thank You for allowing me to yell at You in anger yet still You stayed by my side and accompanied me through the grief journey. Amen “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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