Grief Survivor: 30 Steps Toward Hope and Healing Näide

RELEASING REGRETS

Losing a loved one can leave you with a sense of unfinished business. Maybe there are things you wish you could have said, or wish you hadn't said.

Rehashing regrets is like riding a stationary bicycle. You go around and around to the point of exhaustion, but don't really get anywhere.

If you're feeling frustrated and stuck in regret, consider writing about it. An excellent way to clear the air is to write a letter to the person you're missing. Find a time and place you can be alone with your thoughts. If there are people who need to be forgiven, or you're struggling to forgive yourself for something, write about it. Forgiveness may not happen overnight, and you may have to repeat the process; but if you're having a hard time, ask the Lord for His help.

There are countless options for releasing your letter when it's complete. You may want to shred it into a thousand pieces, or share it with someone you trust.

Reflect: One excellent way to release regrets is to offer them in the form of a prayer. What if you could release a regret today. Think or write about it, and be sure to ask the Lord to fill your heart and mind with His peace.