Parts 1 and 2 of Spiritual Comfort are excerpted from our book, Lost My Partner – What’ll I Do? Revised and Expanded Edition (copyright 2008 from McCormick Press).For some, bereavement is a time when religion provides great comfort and support.
For others, it can be a painful time in which you question your most cherished beliefs.
The impact of losing a spouse can cause some people to experience a crisis of faith. In the face of death, each of us struggles in his/her own way to find answers to profoundly difficult questions
You may question the fairness of the loss:
“We played by the rules. My partner was such a good, loving person – why did this have to happen to us?”
You may feel that death cheated you of many things: your spouse as your life partner, the dreams and plans you had for the future, the sharing of family experiences, etc.
It’s not uncommon to feel anger toward God for allowing the loss to happen.
While some people feel guilt about expressing it, others find relief by allowing themselves to vent this anger directly at God. Some may even shake their fists at the heavens, while others may turn away from their religion altogether.
In Part 2, we discuss ways to come to terms with these painful questions.
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