Look how different Isaiah’s pilgrimage is from the five stages of grief. Instead of withdrawing (Stage 1: Denial), Isaiah boldly moves into God’s presence, asking for help. Instead lashing out at God (Stage 2: Anger), he unashamedly holds God to his word. Instead of manipulating (Stage 3: Bargaining), he tells God directly what he wants and why he wants it. Instead of getting lost in his sorrow (Stage 4: Depression), he expresses his sorrow freely to God. And finally, instead of resignation (Stage 5: Acceptance), he tirelessly brings his request to God. The prophet never stops asking because
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