How to Handle Seasons of Grief
- Take time to feel your pain.
- Grief may cause despair or depression.
- The Old Testament saints did not believe in second causes.
- Believe that God will use your sorrows for your good.
- Ruth - Naomi's great blessing.
- God is working even though we can't see it.
- Look forward to the future with hope.
- Avoid emotional extremes.
- Be available for the long run.
- Be sensitive and flexible in your communication.
- Don't use pat phrases to comfort others.
- Trust God to be the comforter.
- Season of grief, journey of faith.