Mourning with hope (Part 3)
THIS is our third article from my friend, Gracious Chifamuna, who has agreed to share lessons she learnt after she lost her husband. Her words are below: Job was hit by a “personal pandemic!” There are many lessons we can learn from his life and how he responded to his own “personal pandemic!” In today’s article I want to focus on two responses-grief and worship.
Job grieved the loss of his children, possessions, and health. When Job heard the news of his loss, he stood up, tore his clothes, and shaved his heard.
In Job 2, we read that his friends travelled to comfort him. They almost failed to recognise him (effects of immense pain that is beyond description.)
For seven days and seven nights they did not say a word. Imagine! Together Job and his friends grieved.
● Read full article on www.newsday.co.zw
● Ashley Thaba is a life-coach, team-building facilitator and motivational speaker. She is also the author of Conquering the Giants and Dive In.