Living With Loss
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Matthew 11:28<br />
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are<br />
heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”<br />
John 14:27<br />
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I<br />
give to you.… Let not your heart be<br />
troubled, neither let it be afraid.”<br />
2 Corinthians 1:3-4<br />
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord<br />
Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all<br />
comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation.”<br />
Here are the Characteristics of People Who<br />
Will be Helpful in Dealing with Grief:<br />
• They listen more than they speak.<br />
• They do not pass judgement on you or your<br />
feelings.<br />
• They do not tell you how to feel.<br />
• They don’t change the subject when you talk<br />
about your loss.<br />
• They are accepting of you.<br />
• They do not respond with cliches such as: “He’s<br />
in a better place now.” “It was God’s will.” “You<br />
can get married again.”