2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 1 John 3:16-18, Ecclesiastes 7:2-4, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Psalm 147:3

Mike Davies reflects on the need to handle grief properly



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Everyone needs times to laugh and dance, but we also need times to weep and mourn (Ecclesiastes 3:4).

Did you know spiritual growth takes place more in difficult times than in easy times?

Shortly after I moved to Okehampton to become the pastor of our church, Foot & Mouth caused mass devastation with local farms. As a church we wrote letters to hundreds of famers saying we were holding them up in our prayers. At the time it amazed me how many telephoned or wrote to say, "Thank You", and to express how much better it made them feel to know others were thinking of them.

What is the greatest source of understanding and comfort? "He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds." (Psalm 147:3)

God is that source! Our Creator knows our hearts and always knows best how to help us.

My prayer for you today is that if you are suffering from the loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, loss of employment, or the loss of a home then you will find strength in the words of Psalm 147. May God bless you and keep you strong in the faith.

As always, please let me know if you would like me to stand with you in prayer. You can email me direct: mike@mikedavies.info or use the usual Cross Rhythms contact details. CR

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