10/27/2025
I think it’s reasonable to say that most people struggle with loss. Just the thought of losing a loved one, a cherished pet, a prized possession, a job or home can create anxiety and fear even the strongest individuals. We may fervently petition God to intervene and prevent such an event from occurring should it appear probable. After all, the Bible promises us in Matthew 21:22 that “All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” Yet there are incidences where it appears God has abandoned us for our petition was not forthcoming. We struggle to make sense of our loss and in some cases believe we will never be able to accept nor fully recover from the pain. We beg God to restore what has been taken so we may continue our lives as planned. When our requests are denied, we begrudgingly accept our fate but carry the misery and suffering with us, in come cases, for the remainder of our lives. In our minds, a comprehensive healing is not feasible without full restoration of what has been taken from us.
What many fail to realize is that life does not need to be restored as it was in order for us to be whole and happy. Loss, pain, and suffering are all essential experiences meant to bring us into a more personal relationship with God. All healing comes from Him regardless of our circumstances. He alone fulfills all our needs if we allow Him. In truth, all we really need is the unlimited peace that comes from inviting God into our lives and our hearts to provide for us all that is necessary for healing and contentment to flourish. 2 Corinthians 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
His everlasting Peace, not restoration, is all we ever truly need. Seek first “the peace of God which transcends all understanding” (Philippians 4:7) and He will make you whole and restore your joy. It is His will for us.
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