The Pain Doesn't Have to Last

In my life, many people have opened up to me about broken relationships or the loss of loved ones that brought them deep sorrow. I started seeing so many people go on for years, sometimes decades, unable to fully process the separation or death of those who passed. It resulted in them reliving the memory year after year without moving forward completely. There may be a degree of sadness when someone you love passes away, but if their home is heaven; that is reason to rejoice, not sustain lifelong suffering. Especially if our home is heaven; this means we will see them again, and live in the midst of love and joy with them forever. God did not create us to live our lives in anguish.

Let me preface this next paragraph by saying your enemy is angry right now because I'm going to expose his schemes; he knows if you receive it, you'll be set free! One very important thing to recognize is that Satan is real, and his plans for your life are to hold on to pain and suffering. He doesn't want you to know that you can be free from the heartache. He's not going to tell you that the pain doesn't have to last. Why? Because he knows a little bit of sadness is all it takes to take root and grow in your heart; which will cause an unhealthy attachment and lead to idolatry. He knows if he can get you to focus on the pain rather than go to God; healing won't take place.

BUT THERE IS HOPE! Jesus Christ really can take it all away! Not only is He able, but He is willing and He doesn't want you to hurt anymore. That's not what He thoughtfully drew in the coloring book of your life. He knows we need Him and that without Him we would be stuck in all kinds of things the enemy wouldn't warn us about. Jesus really does love you, and He really does want you to be happy. He can and will heal your heart, remove the sore spots, and replace it with His love for you; if you let Him.

Don't let the devil trick you into holding on to the pain out of fear you'll forget or not be connected anymore. Those are lies; you know you won't forget your loved ones, but you also have amazing things God planned for your life, so don't miss out over your lost loved one who would want you to live that amazing life.

I am sharing this Godly wisdom; but I am also telling you from personal experience, as my mother was killed when I was in my early 20's. If you allow the Lord in and let Him clean those wounds; you'll be able to reminisce without feelings of sadness anymore. Instead, they will be replaced with the love of your Father. Don't be afraid. Give Him that soft spot in your heart and let Him mend it back to health. 

RESOURCES

You Don't Have to Struggle the Rest of Your Life

Why Bad Things Happen to Good People

God Does Not Choose Tragedy and Death

Why Satan Wants You to Blame God