There are many people in this world and when someone you love passes on, you kind of expect the world to stop and grieve with you. That is something that I expected at least. Thats not what happened.
Fear not, for I am with, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Hi everyone my name is Alexus and I am the newest contributer to Glitter Girl Ministries. Today my topic for you is death. I am sure that at least one of you if not more has lost someone they are very close to, be it a parent, grandparent, cousin or even just a friend. We all grieve in different ways. My process of grieving because I love to write is to write about it, be it on here, my personal blog or in a journal. But I have never forgotten who gave me that person to grieve. And that ladies is God.
I lost my mother almost a month ago. And I cannot tell you how hard it is to even fathom the idea of having to live the rest my life without her. My mother had breast cancer, and just couldn’t win the battle this time. Cancer is a horrible disease and just about everyone of us has been struck by it. She was 57 years old. Now many of you are just starting out the new school year. Can you imagine what it would be like to start school with knowing that your mother just died a few weeks ago?
And call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.
Psalm 50:15
God has a funny way of preparing us for the challenges that he has for us. I spent a summer, 3 months away from my family, my mother. I believe that God felt that I needed to learn to live without seeing or talking to her for days on end. I believe that God was preparing me for what was to become the rest of my life. I also believe that He felt that I would need someone to talk to and that is why He bridged a gap and created a bond between my aunt and uncle and I, so I would have someone there for me whenever I needed them.
God is our Refuge and Strength, a very present help in trouble.-Psalm 46:1
Through God all is things are possible, as long as you walk in His path. I believe that while I am on this path, He will guide me towards peace. I also know that if you decide to do the same, you will find peace. It may not be right away, for the grieving process takes months, even years at best, but eventually He will show you the path to peace and happiness.
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.
Psalm 55:22
Mourning the loss of a loved one no matter who they were or what they meant to you, is a life changing moment. Some people question their beliefs. I have, and honestly I still do. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t still believe in Him or what He has given me in my life. I know that He gave me a wonderful mother, a loving family and wonderful gifts to share with the world. As a part of the grieving process it is normal to question your beliefs, so don’t be afraid to. I know that this website is about growing your belief in God, but sometimes in life changing moments you question it, and that is ok. Just remember who created you, God did, and He will always be there for you. Carry God in your heart while you go through this process, and you will prevail with stronger beliefs and convictions.
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you
1Peter 5:7
We believe that Jesus died and rose again; and so it will be for those who have died in Christ. God will raise them to be with the Lord forever. Comfort one another with these words.
1 Thess. 4:14, 17-18
