It’s okay to grieve.
“Jesus wept” – John 11:34
John 11:33-35 tells us that, “Jesus wept” when he reached the tomb where his dear friend Lazarus’ body lay. Jesus wept. But why did Jesus weep when in the next few moments he would raise Lazarus from the dead? Jesus—who was fully human and fully God—was present in the grief around the death of his friend. Jesus grieved, so we can too.
Grief is a very real and very powerful emotion that occurs when we experience great loss.
It’s okay to grieve. In fact, it’s a completely normal to grieve when we experience a great loss.
Grief Support Group Registration Form
If you would like to join our GriefShare group, please fill out the form on this link below.
Our hearts hurt when we lose someone or something we care about deeply.
When a loved one passes, a relationship fails, or even when we move to a new city or state, we can experience a deep and profound grief. We may grieve over the loss of a way of life, over heartbreak, over unrealized dreams, and so much more. There’s really no limit to what we may grieve.
One thing is for sure, when it comes to grief, the pain is real… and it is often difficult to carry.
An old proverbs states,
“Joy shared is multiplied;
grief shared is divided.”
As we share our sorrows with each other, and allow the community to carry our burdens with us, they miraculously become lighter. It is never too late to make the choice to face your grief with the help of others, especially at ERBC. If you would like to participate in our upcoming Grief Support Group, please let us know by filling out the form below. This is open to anyone who is interested. You do not have to be Christian or attend Eagle Rock Baptist Church to participate.
There’s no right way to grieve: Everyone experiences grief differently, be it through anger, regret, depression, or confusion. All this is normal, even the mental fog. In fact, you’ll find others are facing the same thoughts, and others still who’ve been through it before.
Grief cannot be rushed: It may be easier to ignore the difficult emotions or push down the pain, or maybe you’ve found that some would rather you just move on, but healing from loss requires you to embrace your grief. We have resources that can help you find relief and stability.
Finding support is crucial: You cannot go through the grieving process alone. Even if you feel that no one understands and wish instead to isolate, it’s been long said that “healing happens in the context of finding others who can help you.” A GriefShare group is a safe place to find support.
GriefShare comes alongside you: If you’re looking to work through and recover from grief, these ideas will help you through the daily struggles. Becoming part of a GriefShare support group is the best step you can take to find relief, support, direction, and healing.
Everyone’s experience with grief is unique.
There is no single approach that helps everyone to move through their grief. However, we do have a few books we highly recommend for anyone experiencing grief.