How to Deal With the Death of a Loved One

When those we hold dear pass away, grief overtakes our minds, and we find ourselves in a state of numbness and pain. But during such hard times, all you need is help and support. While you can get that support from anyone, you get the greatest comfort when relying on God.

Here are some ways you can cope with the death of your loved ones:

Grieving Over the Death of a Love One

It's okay to grieve when someone close to you leaves this world. God doesn't stop you from feeling grief or even expressing it. If you feel anger, pain, sorrow, or numbness, that's all part of the grieving process. Don't hold these emotions inside; let them out, and it will help get rid of your pain.

Contrary to common belief, God permits you to grieve. In fact, grieving is one thing that makes us humans.

Expressing

Everyone has a different way of coping, but the best way to cope is by expressing how you feel. Don't bear such a heavy burden alone; reach out to your friends and family. Express your feelings to anyone willing to listen. But always remember there is one entity that will always listen to what you have to say, and that's God.

God will guide you and give you strength when you choose to share your inner turmoil with Him.

Pray

Experiencing loss often brings us closer to God. When you're down in the depths and feeling low, pray to God. He will bring you up and answer your prayers. Ask God a question if need be, and God will give you an answer.

Death often brings us to question life on earth and what would happen upon passing. We want to know where our loved one went whether we will share the same fate because death is inevitable.

If you find yourself pondering these questions, the only one to answer them would be God.

Faith

When you're grieving, it's important to have faith that God will end your pain, and you will get back to normal. You must understand that He is listening and watching over you.

The sun will shine again, and life will move forward. Just like that, you too will move past the grieving phase, and things will get better. All you have to do is believe in Him.

If you're having a hard time coping with the death of a friend or family member, visit New Hope Church today and share your feelings with God. It's never too late to reach out to Him and reaffirm your faith.