http://sammamishreview.com/2008/10/15/darlene-joyce-johnson The Sammamish Review Fri, 25 May 2012 16:08:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://sammamishreview.com/2008/10/15/darlene-joyce-johnson/comment-page-1#comment-1871 Rosa Harris Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:36:09 +0000 http://sammamishreview.com/?p=1438#comment-1871 Sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Mere words cannot convey the overwhelming feelings of shock, disbelief, numbness and despair that can result from such tragic,unexpected losses,even when the death of a loved one is expected. Grief can still be very intense. The Bible tells us: "Draw close to God and he will draw close to you." (James 4:8) Do not underestimate the value of prayer! The Bible makes this comforting promise: "Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34:18) It also assures us: "Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself,and he himself will sustain you." (Psalm 55:22) Think about this. Many found it helpful to talk about their feelings with a trusted friend. Would it not be even more helpful to pour out your feelings to the God who promises to comfort our hearts? I hope this brief note have brought you and yours some kind of comfort. Sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Mere words cannot convey the overwhelming feelings of shock, disbelief, numbness and despair that can result from such tragic,unexpected losses,even when the death of a loved one is expected. Grief can still be very intense. The Bible tells us: “Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.” (James 4:8) Do not underestimate the value of prayer! The Bible makes this comforting promise: “Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34:18) It also assures us: “Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself,and he himself will sustain you.” (Psalm 55:22) Think about this. Many found it helpful to talk about their feelings with a trusted friend. Would it not be even more helpful to pour out your feelings to the God who promises to comfort our hearts? I hope this brief note have brought you and yours some kind of comfort.

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