What God Has Done
“Come and see what God has done:
God is awesome in his deeds among mortals.”
--Psalm 66:5
Over the past eight years, a large portion of my work has focused on bereavement issues that people experience. As we approach this holiday season, I want to take a moment and tell you that I’ve witnessed some very awesome things this year as people share their grief and pain with one another. There are about 90 people who utilize the various Bereavement support groups here at the hospital. Children, youth and adults of all ages have covenanted to work through their grief and loss.
While many people are making merriment and thinking about gift giving, the walking wounded grievers in our society 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’ve seen, if you could hear what I’ve heard this year, you would find that God is still doing some very great and wonderful things.
For me, this holiday season reminds me 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.
--Ben Keckler
12.03.09
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