Grief: Being Present to the Process in Hope

As we continue to look at the Passionate Jesus, this Sunday we focus on grief. We tend to think of death when we hear that word. But we experience many losses in life before we die. We lose jobs, relationships, churches, and friends. We lose face, health and sometimes even our wealth. All loses bring grief to our hearts as they did to the heart of Jesus. 

There's a promise in scripture that Christ comforts us as we mourn. I have found that to be true in my life time and time again. As followers of Jesus, we have the honor of bringing comfort to others as they mourn the losses in their lives. Look around. Find someone dealing with grief and invite them to church this Sunday. Together we can lift each other up during difficult times. Together we can have hope and instill hope in one another.

Rev Sandy, Pastor