Dealing With Grief

"But Job answered and said, O that my grief were throughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the balances together! For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up. For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me...Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for! Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off! Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One. What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine end, that I should prolong my life? Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass? Is not my help in me? and is wisdom driven quite from me? To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away;" (Job 6:1-4, 8-15).

 

Good day ladies.

Is there a proper attitude to adopt when faced with a tragic loss? If yes, what is the proper attitude for someone faced with a tragic loss? Was Job’s response ideal? Is it proper to keep going over and over the event? We often counsel someone that is faced with a tragic loss to move on, do you have any practical steps to share?

Please share your views and experiences. Scriptural references are also welcome. Please send me a message if you prefer to contribute anonymously.