but God never asked you to rush your healing.
i didn’t heal with God… i just got good at masking the pain and calling it strength.
i never gave myself the space to grieve.
not the loss.
not the version of me that didn’t survive what happened.
not the expectations that shattered.
life kept moving… so i did too.
but grief?
grief just followed me silently, dressed up as overthinking and random breakdowns when i thought i was “fine.”
God, why do i still feel this way if i’m 'over it'?
and i realized…
i never actually gave it to God.
i gave Him the pretty version.
the edited prayer.
the "i’m okay, just tired" response.
but never the ugly cry.
never the "God, i’m mad they left."
never the "God, i thought You told me that was the one."
never the "God, i’m grieving and i don’t know how to talk to You about it."
i moved on, but my spirit never caught up… because i left God out of the part that hurt the most.
and hear me…God is not intimidated by your grief.
He’s not frustrated that you’re still not okay.
He’s not disappointed that you’re in the same place emotionally while everything else around you keeps moving.
God doesn’t just want your praise. He wants your pain too.
it’s okay to tell Him you’re not okay.
it’s okay to say, "i miss them."
it’s okay to admit, "this still hurts."
He’s not rushing you.
He’s not looking for performance.
He’s looking for presence.
for you to be real with Him.
for you to finally stop pretending you’re fine and let Him heal the parts you buried.
you can’t heal what you won’t hand over.
so i’m learning to stop suppressing and start surrendering. to stop brushing it off and start bringing it to God.
because grieving with God doesn’t mean weakness…
it means trusting Him with your wounds, not just your wins.
if this hit your spirit, don’t scroll. sit with it. pray on it. cry if you need to.
you’re not late. you’re not behind.
you’re just finally getting real… and God can work with that.
Grief can often be a heavy burden to bear, and many find themselves masking their pain instead of allowing themselves to heal. This article emphasizes the importance of not just moving on but actually grieving with God. God welcomes all emotions, encouraging individuals to express their true feelings including anger and sadness. True healing requires vulnerability; it’s essential to share those deep wounds rather than just presenting the pain in a polished form. When you acknowledge your grief, you create space for God to work within you, facilitating real transformation. Don't rush your healing; instead, embrace it in God’s presence. Allow this time of lament to lead you toward a deeper intimacy with God, fostering resilience and acceptance along your healing journey. Remember, it’s perfectly okay to not be okay, and God is there not just for your praises but for your true heart as well. Accepting your grief in a genuine way is not a sign of weakness but a courageous step towards finding peace and closure. God supports you in this process, helping you navigate life’s ups and downs with strength and grace.
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