Though grief is very unique to each person there are some common experiences that many grieving people face.
Talking Points:
- “What does it mean if I don’t want to pray right now?” Don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s natural to be overwhelmed with emotion or even to be mad at God for your loss. Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 8:26
- “Why do I feel like I’m the only one still grieving?” Grief is unique to each person. Don’t expect every family member to grieve the way you do. Give them grace as they give you grace.
- “Is it wrong to talk to my loved one?” The person you lost was an important part of your life. It’s natural to still feel their presence or to want to include them in your day to day tasks.
- “Why do I feel guilty for not crying every day?” You can’t sustain raw emotion forever plus your ability to cry doesn’t correlate to how much you loved that person. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Describe your current emotional state. How has your spiritual life been impacted by your loss?
- Read Matthew 11:28-30 and Romans 8:26. Jesus wants to carry your burden for you. How can you hand over your anger/bitterness to Jesus?
- What makes you feel like others have “moved on”? Why is it important to recognize that grief is unique to each person?
- How often do you want to talk to your loved one? What’s helpful in doing that? How could it cause problems for you?
- Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. According to Solomon, there is a time for everything. How does this passage relieve you from feeling pressure to grieve a certain way?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
