Sadness is normal after a loss, but I don’t live there because the LORD is near me, and He saves those crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18)
I may feel lonely, but I am never alone because Jesus said He is with me always, no matter how I feel. (Matthew 28:20)
Fear and anxiety, you are not my friend! I will focus on the facts and declare the truth of God’s Word. He tells me, fear not for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)
When I am overwhelmed, Lord, help me realize I cannot bear my burden alone, and I need to reach out for help from God and friends. The peace of God, which surpasses my understanding, will guard my heart and mind when I focus on Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)
When I feel anger, Lord, help me to forgive and understand why I am hurt. Lord, help me not to sin in my anger but to process it through with You by forgiving so the devil has no opportunity to harass me. (Ephesians 4:26-27)
I let go of my regrets and focus on what is pure, lovely, and admirable; if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, that is what I will think about. (Philippians 4:8)
Inordinate grief, I evict you from my life. Genuine grief has a balance flavored with thankfulness. Therefore, I will offer thanksgiving as my sacrifice so God receives glory. I will grieve guided by the Lord who leads me. (Psalm 50:23)
Blame will reap no positive benefits, so I choose to release and forgive all records of blame playing in my head, including blame of myself. I choose as an act of my will to be kind and compassionate to myself and others, forgiving just as Christ forgives. Because if I forgive others who sin against me, my heavenly Father will also forgive me. (Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:14)
I refuse to remain stuck in my grief. I resolve to do the work needed to get out of my rut. I will focus on truth, read my Bible, pray, and fellowship with others. I will reach out to God and others when I want to isolate. I will hold on to the truth of God’s Word that if I wait upon the Lord, He will renew my strength so I can rise above the chaos without being weary or faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
No matter how I feel, I will remember that God is good and has good things for me. I will cling to the hope found in Christ so I can be resilient in sorrow and hard times.
Father, because I loved, grief is Your plan to help me process my profound loss. Help me filter grief through Your hands of love. Lead me in the most healthy way to honor my loved one’s memory as I, with Your help, move forward.
With the help of the Lord, I come out of agreement with sadness, loneliness, fear, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, anger, regrets, inordinate grief, all blame, and being stuck. I say to these negative things, “Be loosed from my soul now in Jesus’ name.” I bind God’s blessings of love, peace, hope, comfort, forgiveness, thankfulness, and goodness to my soul as I hold tightly to God’s hand.
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