Excerpts from 'When
God Speaks' by Elinor Jones
My Grieving
Heart
Lord, my loss is too great ... I
don't think I can live without him ... my heart is crushed ... I can't stop sighing ...
I'm aching inside. Why did he have to die when we were so happy together? The silence in
the house is unbearable, I know I would feel better if only I could hear his voice and
speak to him one more time.
Where is he now Lord, is he somehow mysteriously
with you, how can I be sure? A woman who lives in my street went to a spiritualist after
her daughter died and she said it was such a comfort to be in touch with her daughter's
spirit. She thinks I should go to the same spiritualist and is sure I could be helped too.
I've never thought about doing this before but I feel so desperate. Father, I need some
reassurance ... some peace of mind.
My child, I know the pain of all your grief and I
will not leave you comfortless, for I am the God of all comfort. Look to me because I am
willing to save those who feel lost and I will keep you from despair. I am able to give
you the peace of mind which you need at this moment.
I know that the silence is hard for you to bear
but I am with you in the quietness to comfort you. When your life was going well the noise
of your chatter often drowned me out and the speed of your thoughts meant that there was
no room for me in all that you planned. I am glad that you feel you can turn to me for
help for one of my names is, Wonderful Counsellor (Isaiah 9:6) and you will find that I
am. Listen to my counsel now.
Spiritualists are not of me: they are the Devil's
agents. They do not confess that Jesus Christ is my Son, your Saviour, nor do they ever
seek to follow Him. Instead, they establish themselves as gods and they use the Devil's
power to conjure up the spirits of the dead. They offer false hope for what use is there
in talking to the dead? The dead are dead but you are alive so what can be gained?
Nothing. Spiritualism always causes confusion and confusion is not of me, it is the
Devil's tactic. As my Word tells you, you must steer clear of spiritualists. (Exodus 20:3
Leviticus 20:6-8).
Do not grieve as those who have no hope. I tell
you plainly that your loved one is safe; his soul is at rest in me and at peace, so take
comfort.
I am the Lord your God - the Living God, do not
put any other gods before me. Only I am able to give you a hope and a future so look to me
and no one else. Pour out your heart to me and feel the warmth of my presence, yes. MY
arms are already around you to give comfort and strength for the days ahead.
I am the Light of the world, so do not walk in
darkness nor follow those who do, but rather come to me and I will give you fight for the
pathway out of sorrow (John 8:12). I am near to the broken-hearted and I comfort those who
mourn
(Psalm 34:17,18). Follow me and be at peace.
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