Grieving God's Way: The Path to Lasting Hope and Healing

Grieving God's Way: The Path to Lasting Hope and Healing by Margaret Haiku Brownley, Diantha Ain This is a 90 day devotion that starts you on the process of grieving in a healthy way; God's ways. Not written by someone with a great "idea" of how things should be done but a living, breathing, person who has walked in the shoes of deep grief. Often not something we want to look at but something we all will face. There is so much to take away from the devotions. I thought the sections at the end of each day called Healing Ways were so practical and offered some great ideas. From ways to use music to help release your emotions, to letting each person grieve in their own time, each day offered sensible tips. never expected to love this book as I much as I did. I thought I'd read it quickly and then give it away, maybe to a hurting friend or the church library so others could enjoy it as a resource during their grief. And yet, now I want to keep this copy for myself and buy copies for others. As a resource for those suffering loss, it's powerful. But it's also a great resource for friends, family members, and church leaders who are helping others through grief. It's the perfect opportunity to gain understanding, learn what to say and what not to say, what to do and what not to do. Too often, we don't really get it. We say the wrong thing or fail to say anything at all. We come on too strong or pull away too much. We spew opinions about what grief should look like and how long it should last. This book was a teaching tool for those of us who want to love others like Jesus and avoid the common pitfalls of clueless onlookers, observers of another's sorrow. I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255