THE TRANSITION

Grief is one things life will throw at us. Nothing breaks us more than loosing someone you deeply love or admire. I've lived this week seeing people i admire and the loved ones of my beloveds leave the earth and it got me thinking about how fickle life is. There's absolutely nothing wrong with grieving even as a Christian. Lost someone special? Please grieve, cry, do all that you need to feel better; no one will hold it against you. There's no one way to grieve, people grieve differently. So, do all that you need to get past this stage of your life. Death can be tragic and sorrowful because you know the only thing you have to hold on to about this person are the memories you've created with them. As sad as you may be while grieving, never forget that if this person was in Christ before their departure, they are in safe hands. Therefore, grieve hopefully knowing that one day, you both will high five, hug and smile at each other in heaven. 

Grieving is one of the things we have to experience with the world but what makes us different is the fact that we do not grieve with uncertainty. We grieve because we'd miss them but we are certain that they are in a much better place so our grief is temporal. In fact, they are not dead in the real sense, they are just in what I'll call a transition because once you're in Christ, you have a regenerated spirit that can never die. No matter how long it takes you to grieve, never forget to be hopeful while at it.

Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 NIV

The death of Jesus has provided a greater future for us and we glory in it. If you're grieving, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 is a part of the scripture that will give you joy, hope and the future of your loved ones who have fallen asleep in Christ. In case you're wondering where God is in your grief, know that he's right there to comfort you in the midst of all these, let him. It's a fallen world, therefore, death is inevitable. Death is the highest expression of the fall, it can be painful and emotional but never let this change how you see God. You may have questions, seek his word, there lies a lot of answers to the burning questions in your heart. The death of Lazarus grieved Jesus that he wept, cry so much if it will make you feel better. God is present in the depths of your grief and he will give you the grace to withstand the tides of sadness in Jesus name. 

Accepting the loss of this person may be hard, you may not like the fact that things will have to move on without this beloved of yours  but know that their spirit is still alive. You have to move through this grief and let God restore and heal you so much that you'd be amazed at the healing of your wounded heart. When a soul in Christ leaves the earth, heaven rejoices but earth mourns.  My one cent is this, love hard while you can, create the memories, don't be paranoid but let those you love know the depth of your love for them because after all, these memories are what's left with you when they go to be the Lord.

This is dedicated to everyone currently mourning, sending you a sweet and comforting hug with a basket full of treats. Also, we salute every soldier in Christ who is currently asleep and at the other side. Goodbyes are the hardest, we love you but God loves you the most.