Loss

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Loss Grief Companions of Life
Dr. H. Norman Wright April 6, 2008
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My life is consumed by anguish and my years by
groaning my strength fails because of my
affliction, and my bones grow weak. Ps
3110 And taking with him Peter and the two sons
of Zebedee along with him, and he began to show
grief and distress of mind and was deeply
depressed. Then he said to them, My soul is very
sad and deeply grieved, so that I am almost dying
of sorrow. Stay here and keep awake and watch
with me. Matt 2637-38 AMP
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My soul is weary with sorrow strengthen me with
your word. Ps. 11928 Blessed are those who
mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matt 54
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• What is the loss in your life you have never
  grieved over?
• The story of Jim.

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• Grief includes asking these words
• Without
• Amputation
• Longing
• Apathy
• Yearning
• Ache

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• The Purpose of Loss
• Loss can strengthen our faith.
• Loss produces maturity.
• Loss teaches we cannot have what we want when we
  want it.
• When you experience loss you discover the extent
  of the comfort of God
• You will be better able to minister to others.

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Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful
trial you are suffering. I Peter 412 NKJV The
Message translation Friends, when life really
gets difficult, dont jump to the conclusion God
isnt on the job. Consider it pure joy, my
brothers when you face trials of many kinds,
because you know that the testing of your faith
develops perseverance. James 12-3
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• What Can You Do?
• Identify your losses and face them.
• Read and learn about loss and grief.
• Grieve - tell your story.
• Look to Gods Word and the Lord.