Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in God’s house forever.
Psalm 23:6
Some Ideas to Contemplate:
- This passage from the 23rd Psalm, which is often titled, “The Lord is My Shepherd,” assures us that no matter what circumstances we face, God is the Source, Substance, and Sustenance of our lives. The psalm is often recited at funerals because it reminds us of our heritage as one of God’s divine beloveds.
- We always have God’s Ever-Abiding Grace, Infinite Compassion, and Unconditional Love, though we may choose to ignore them. Once we recognize that we’re created in love and loved beyond measure, we can heal any grief or loss we may be experiencing, no matter how old. This means we stop looking for love and wholeness outside ourselves and turn within to recognize the love and wholeness already within us.
- Allowing ourselves to move through the grief process, with all its twists and turns, is healthy. The more we let ourselves heal, the more we feel comfort and peace. Then, we’re better able to forgive ourselves and others for any real or imagined faults. We discover that we want to share love and love again.
Practices for the Week:
- Set your intention and focus your energy on healing any grief you’re feeling.
- Speak lovingly to yourself and do only what comforts and nurtures you.
- Affirm that goodness, grace, compassion, and love enfold you now.
- Illustrate, journal, and/or record all the ways you are being love in the world.
Remember that you are a spiritual being with a radiant soul, living in a sacred body temple, having human experiences. Death and loss are experiences you can move through gently. Let your grief process flow without forcing yourself to feel something you don’t feel or trying to live on someone else’s timetable. Be assured: Even the smallest steps forward are revealing your love.
© 2025 – Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks – All rights reserved.
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