Grief is like an ongoing storm.

Grief is a storm of sorts. An ongoing, relentless, and sometimes severe storm.

Loss creates upheaval and change. Our old normal is shattered. Our sense of safety and security can evaporate.

We’re sad, anxious, fearful, and angry. We sometimes feel guilty, frustrated, and out-of-control. We don’t know what’s coming next.

It’s like we were suddenly thrust into a violent maelstrom. Some of us didn’t even know this storm was brewing. It seemed to come out of nowhere with sudden and shocking force. Others of us had some warning. We knew this loss was coming. We might have even thought we were prepared for it.

There is no way we can completely prepare ourselves, however, for our loved one’s final breath. Whether sudden or expected, death comes in an instant.

This grief storm is exhausting.

Add to that the other storms of life. Wars and rumors of wars. Pandemics, disease, and natural disasters. Tensions and conflicts between people, groups, and nations. Financial upheaval, shortages, and economic challenges. Rising anger, division, and hatred.

In our Fear Not series, we released a video called Fear Not: Storms and More Storms. In this video, we take a look at how Jesus and His disciples handled a sudden, powerful storm.

You can watch Fear Not: Storms and More Storms (seven-and-a-half minutes) on Rumble and YouTube.

If you would like to help us reach other grieving hearts, please consider “rumbling” or “liking the video, sharing  it, commenting, or subscribing to my YouTube and Rumble channels.

Storms will come. We can’t control the storm, but we can choose how we’re going to respond to it – one step at a time.

The storms of life are draining and challenging. They can take their toll on us. We need to be kind to ourselves as we go through this.

I’m honored to with you in this storm. Thanks for reading.

Question: What is your grief storm like currently? What challenges are you facing?

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