Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
We hold some things very close to our heart. Many of those are happy feelings: love, joy, compassion... We also hold grief close to our heart. How do we know where we should be in our grief journey? I lost my brother Destin in 2007 in a tragic car accident. What I have experienced is a sea of emotions. I have had many nights where I have fallen on my face and cried out to God to take the card of grief from me. God has never left me in this journey. He promised me to never leave me or forsake me, and he held his promise true. We may depend on friends and family to lift us up in our deepest darkest hour, but no one can lift us up and comfort like the Lord Jesus Christ. He promises to be a great comforter, and when we hold his promise true he will comfort us beyond measure. 4 years into my grief journey I have let go of the hurt. There is still a scar, but my God reminds me he will never forsake me.
I had no idea you lost your brother. I can't imagine how hard...but I'm so encouraged by your faith. Keep your eyes on Him always, Franchesca.
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