I currently am not experiencing a time of grieving in my life...but I have had my fair share. Today, I read a little ahead in the Common Prayer book and wanted to share wisdom I pray that I remember the next time and may be encouraging to someone now:
Andy Rains of the Northumbria Community has written, "Do not hurry as you walk with grief; it does not help the journey. Walk slowly, pausing often: do not hurry as you walk with grief. Be not disturbed by memories that come unbidden. Swiftly forgive; and let Christ speak for you unspoken words. Unfinished conversation will be resolved in him. Be not disturbed. Be gentle with the one who walks with grief. If it is you, be gentle with yourself. Swiftly forgive; walk slowly, pausing often. Take time, be gentle as you walk with grief."
Amen!
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