When we think about death, we often focus on the painful aspects—our loved one no longer being with us. The hardest part is truly missing them: their presence, their laughter, their essence. Death is undeniably difficult. But, if we look beyond the immediate grief, death can also be a beautiful thing—for both the deceased and the living. Why? Because it signifies the eternal afterlife, peace, and an end to suffering, especially when someone has lived a good life and followed Christ.
Now, there are those whose judgment may not align with what they hoped for, but that’s a different conversation altogether. What I want to focus on is the beauty that comes with death for those left behind. Yes, grieving is incredibly hard, and the pain is immense. But in the midst of it, something beautiful happens: our relationship with God deepens.
When we experience loss, the hurt is so profound that we find ourselves needing something—someone—to carry us through. And, often, we turn to God. We turn to prayer. We lean into His comfort, celebrate the life of our loved one, and trust that He is with us in our suffering. The pain is still there, but we begin to rely more fully on Him.
This deepening of our relationship with God during a time of loss is, to me, one of the most beautiful aspects of grief. In the midst of the storm, in the hardest moments, we choose God. We choose to praise Him even when it hurts, even when we don’t have the words, because we know He will see us through.
If you don’t think that’s beautiful, then I don’t know what to tell you. Choosing to give praise, even in the midst of pain—that’s where true beauty lies.
Authentically,
Tam
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