Spiritual Encouragement 2
July 27, 2023
“How are you doing?” “What are you feeling?” Kind friends often ask these questions trying to comfort someone in their time of loss, grieving, recovering from catastrophe. The truth is, not every emotion has a name. After the tornados, family members sorted through debris grieving the future they have lost. Moments of anger at the ravages on this planet, mix with the grayness of doom. “Can I survive this?” “Will I have the strength to go on?” Even believers find they are wordless when trying to pray.
That’s OK. Our tender Father has a provision for that. The Holy Spirit, who communicates clearly with our Father, and who is in us in our loss, provides a vocabulary of groanings that bridge the gap. Our emotion needs no name. Our Father still feels with us.