Coping With Loss

God in His providence oft-times places us in circumstances which are less than desirable. And while as co-laborers with God we have been charged with fighting against these undesirable circumstances, nevertheless there are times when the Christian is left to live with the deformities of sin: ill-health, chronic pain, aging, the loss of a loved one, soured relationships, etc. Now clearly in Scripture we are exhorted never to settle when it comes to the bitterness of life. But there are times when the bitterness of life settles upon us, and we are left to live in its aftermath. At these times, we must not long for the good ‘ol days, but press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.