Bereavement Groups
“Come and see what God has done:
God is awesome in his deeds among mortals.”
--Psalm 66:5
During the past years, a large portion of my chaplaincy work has centered on the development of Bereavement Groups. As we approach this holiday season, I just have to take a moment or two and tell you that I’ve witnessed some very awesome things as people share their grief and pain with one another. Children, youth and adults of all ages have covenanted to work through their grief and loss.
While many in our society are making merriment and thinking about gift giving, the walking wounded grievers are trying to make their way through the holidays. They realize that people don’t “get over” their grieving. They are courageously working “through” their pain. If you could see what I see, if you could hear what I hear, you would find that God is still doing some very great and wonderful things.
For me, this holiday season comes to us and reminds us that God is truly united with creation. God is performing mighty things in the lives of broken people. God is bringing the gift of peace among us. Yes, we can look back to a historic event. But, we can also “come and see” what strength is coming to the souls of people as they work through their tough, tough times together. May you have enough of what you need to find peace and live in peace.
A prayer: Holy God, be near me today and always I pray. Amen.
Ben Keckler
12.18.08
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