13.02.2018 Views

Living With Loss

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

11<br />

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.”

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!