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Lament

Posted At : February 22, 2011 8:46 AM | Posted By : Sharon Betters
Related Categories: Grief

Though sufficient, God's grace is not an anesthetic. Be careful not to put unrealistic expectations on people in deep pain. Allow them, encourage them, to experience the gift of lamenting, following in the footsteps of patriarchs such as David, Jeremiah, and Isaiah. Such honest lamenting opens our eyes to treasures in darkness, intimacy with Jesus that is indescribeable and is key for finding a new normal.

In His grip with you, Sharon

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