Mother's Love Issue 2 Feb 2015 | Page 22

Words of Encouragement For every mother out there who is experiencing a loss, my deepest heartfelt condolences go out to you and your families. I can’t say I know exactly how you feel, but I can say that I sympathize with you for your loss. You are strong, you are loved and you will make it through this season in your life. I know that at times such a this we often look for someone or something to blame. Sadly, people tend to blame God for “taking away” their loved one. However, I pray that you can find some sort of comfort in knowing that God is surely with you and he has NOT forgotten you. Although you may be hurting, know this one thing, God loves you and he cares for you. Nothing he does or allows is done out of anything but love for us, and his word reassures us that in our time of grief we will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” And the book of Psalms tells us that though you may be weeping, joy will come again. Not that you would ever forget your love one, but joy in this life is still available to you. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalms 30:5). Cry when you need to cry, it’s O.K. You are certainly allowed to feel what you feel, and no one can tell you “how” to handle the pain you’re experiencing, but I will tell you this… don’t stay in your grief forever and die. Take the time you need to grieve, but strive to keep living! This is a sensitive time and for some the mind can conjure up thoughts of death or suicide, but I bind those thoughts NOW in the name of Jesus! You shall live and not die. You can’t afford to die in your grief. Live again precious mom. Be encouraged and know you’re not alone, and that this is not your end. I love you and if you are in need of support or help with the thoughts or emotions you’re feeling be sure to reach out to SOMEONE for help. Be encouraged precious mom. Adale Mitchell