Advent Devotional – 12.4.2021
Anonymous
“He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds.” -Psalm 147:3
Losing a loved one is hard, and the holiday season can compound that grief.
It can be a time of increased sadness, by not having that person present with you.
But it’s what you do with the time that can make a difference.
Ask God for guidance and direction for how those times might be celebrated in a different way.
Have a candle lit in memory of your loved one and let it burn for the day, signifying their warmth and presence in the space. Everyone could share a special memory of them.
Traditions can change and that is okay too. Talk with your family about alternate activities and that could occur instead. Or scale back on the number of activities. What’s most important is to remember your loved one and honor them during the holiday season.
Dear God, You know the depth of our pain. During this season please bring to mind the precious memories that we have of our loved ones, so we may have them close to our hearts. In your name we pray, Amen.