Draw Near
by Peggy Farrington / Office Manager and Administrative Assistant
One of the scripture verses I always remind the members of GriefShare is, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). I lost my mom over 20 years ago. I was stuck in my grief for years following her death. I was miserable, depressed, and basically just wallowing in self-pity and grief. It wasn’t until I dusted off my Bible, and started really searching out Jesus that I noticed my mourning was turning into joy and happiness. “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”
What are you struggling with today? It doesn’t have to be the loss of a loved one like I was struggling with. Are you seeking the Lord? Are you spending time with Him? Are you laying your burdens at the foot of the cross? Why not? Believe me when I tell you that He is the only one that can comfort us in our time of need.
I truly believe that God has healed me of my grief. Do I still miss her? Oh yes. But God has restored my joy and happiness again. He’s waiting to do the same for you. All you have to do is draw near…
One of the scripture verses I always remind the members of GriefShare is, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). I lost my mom over 20 years ago. I was stuck in my grief for years following her death. I was miserable, depressed, and basically just wallowing in self-pity and grief. It wasn’t until I dusted off my Bible, and started really searching out Jesus that I noticed my mourning was turning into joy and happiness. “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”
What are you struggling with today? It doesn’t have to be the loss of a loved one like I was struggling with. Are you seeking the Lord? Are you spending time with Him? Are you laying your burdens at the foot of the cross? Why not? Believe me when I tell you that He is the only one that can comfort us in our time of need.
I truly believe that God has healed me of my grief. Do I still miss her? Oh yes. But God has restored my joy and happiness again. He’s waiting to do the same for you. All you have to do is draw near…