Grieving during the holidays (2011)

As we approach the Christmas season, we know that death knows no holiday. For some, the loss of a child happened on Christmas day or on a birthday, sometimes before the birth even comes. For those who are grieving this Christmas, I hope you find encouragement from this blog post by Heart of the Matter. Amy Roberts reveals her heart in this heartwarming excerpt:

"As we celebrate Christ’s birth, I cannot help but consider that my God knows the grief I bear. Amongst all the wonderment and joy of the Messiah being born, there was the knowledge that that child must one day die a violent death in order to free His people from sin and darkness."

I am reminded again that even in the hardest times, we can lean on the Lord. God truly understands the weight of seeing His Son Jesus die, and more so, that He would give His life as a sacrificial payment for all those who will trust in Him. Surely, God knows our grief, and the Father's heart desires to comfort us through the pain.