grief

The eyes of a wise person see things clearly. A person who is foolish lives in darkness. But I finally realized that death catches up with both of them.
- Ecclesiastes 2:14 (NIRV)
 
A few days ago, my big brother would have turned 65. Instead of calling to wish him a happy birthday, surprising him with a party, or talking about his retirement plans, I was once again reminded that he was taken from us in 1991. Any celebrations now are in Heaven.
Grief is strange. I once heard on a Netflix series: “Grief never really goes away. It gets quieter, slower, and sometimes it comes rushing back like the sea.” That struck a deep chord with me.
Grief doesn’t only come with death. It can rise from many losses — the passing of a loved one or pet, a devastating diagnosis, the end of a job, or a broken relationship. We often think we’ve moved past the pain, only to be caught in the cycle again days, months, or even years later.
What makes it harder is when people don’t understand. Sometimes their “encouragement” feels more like dismissal: “Get over it,” or “It’ll get better,” or the one that stings the most, “It was just a pet.” Everyone grieves differently. What may seem small to one person can feel overwhelming to another.
The truth is, death and loss are part of every human story. As one quote puts it: “No matter how big your house is, how recent your car is, or how large your bank account is, our graves will always be the same size.”
But that’s not the end of the story. At the center of life and death stands Jesus. He willingly died for us, making a way for us to be right with God. His sacrifice brings meaning to our suffering and hope beyond the grave.
So when grief rises again like a wave, let it remind you: this life is not the end. Choose to be a person who sees with clarity—not just the pain of today, but the promise of eternity.
 
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