How To Cope with Losing Loved Ones. Part [4] 07/21/2026 (Morning thought)

Psalms 90:10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.

he purpose of careful consideration, from time to time is to put the correct perspective on this life and when this is done, the things that the secular mind views as all important and all absorbing, in this life, will not be seen as such by the believer. Especially should the closing scenes of this earth’s history be kept in view, because they bring vividly to light the blessed hope, and doing so could help keep our priorities in the right order.

Psalms 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom…. This is what David is saying in the Psalms when he speaks of our lifespan. Sometimes we pass along in life as if we’re immortal already, not giving due consideration to the fact that the inevitable is heading our way, sooner or later. If we were to keep our mortality in view, it could help us to make wise choices earlier on in life, with the purpose of doing the most amount of good, for the longest time possible.

Understanding our temporary stay on this earth, as pilgrims, will also help us to rightly value that which Jesus has done for us on Calvary and it will make the temporal pursuits of life, good as they may be, fade in comparison with the immortal inheritance….. Hebrews 11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Hebrews 11:24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

How To Cope with Losing Loved Ones. Part [3] 07/21/2026 (Evening thought)

Genesis 37:33 And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces. 34 And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.

Another way of coping with loss is to do some form of regular physical activity that will stimulate circulation, and help with moods and mind health. One thing that is to be avoided is substance abuse during grieving, as this will alter the state of mind, and could trigger dependence on substances to fix emotional issues. Now, while all of the above, and other methods can be adopted, our first passage tells us to comfort one another with “These words.”

This means that with the Christian the blessed hope of the first resurrection should play a major role in bringing comfort and hope to the bereaved families. This is what makes the difference between how the Christian mourns, and individuals who have not yet accepted Christ, and the hope of eternal life. Thus, because it is an unavoidable fact of life, it will do us well to consider from time to time, our own mortality.

And we should do so in the context of our first passage which tells us that Jesus is going to put an end to death, and as such we could be comforted with the knowledge that all who die in Christ would live again. This is not to say that the shadow of death should hang before our faces every day, neither should the prospect of passing put a damper on achievements and aspirations. We should train our minds to look on the brighter side of life, while at the same time being cognizant of the inevitable.

Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer lives, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. 26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!