A Time To Grieve

A Time To Grieve

by Margaret Cagle

I had a Christian co-worker,
Whose husband had passed away.
I knew that she still grieved
As I watched her day by day.

Every time she mentioned him,
Her eyes would fill with tears.
I thought, "That's too much grief,
Lady, it's been two whole years."

Later, my husband passed away.
Then I knew just how she felt.
Though I knew he was in Heaven,
In my thoughts, he always dwelt.

One day I heard a Christian say,
"There's no time limit on grief."
I was glad to hear this statement.
I knew that my grief was not brief.

You never really get "over it."
Most people say that, I am sure,
But the comfort that comes from God
Makes that grief easier to endure.

If you have lost a loved one,
Don't feel you're grieving too much.
Just call on the Lord for comfort.
He will give you a special touch.

God, in His wisdom knows that grief
Can pierce our hearts like darts,
But He also sent us the Holy Spirit
To give peace and comfort our hearts.

Author: MARGARET CAGLE