Day 52 - Healthy Grieving: Step Two
You have already acknowledged that you are grieving, and you have attempted to understand your grief. The next step in healthy grieving is to allow your needs to be recognized by others. To apply this step, you must first recognize these needs for yourself.
Identify your needs right now—physical, emotional, and spiritual. Jot them down on a piece of paper.
Next comes the more difficult part. Let others know your needs, and allow people to help you in a concrete way.
“Grief is not just something you work through on your own,” says Dr. Jim Conway. “Most people need outside help because the thing that accomplishes the resolution is talking to somebody. You can accomplish some things on your own, but a support group will be beneficial.”
God promises to supply the help that you need, and He will be sure to send the right people. But first you must turn to Jesus and ask for His help.
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).
Lord God, I have so many needs, and I am tired of trying to be in control. Help me relinquish my needs to You and to others. Amen