“Grief to Triumph” is the last in the series of how to handle changes within and around us.

The rest of the article will help you first understand the anatomy of grief. Then, we will talk about how to move from grief to triumph. 

 

The Anatomy of Grief

 

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You can now see that all these emotions we experience – fear, anger, hate, sadness, and grief – are, in a lot of ways, intertwined. They relatively trigger each other when don’t handle them the right way. 

 

 

Grief is how we emotionally respond to the loss of anything or anyone. And this can be related to the loss of: 

• • • a job. 
    • a relationship or friendship. 
    • the sense of safety. 
    • a home. 
    • a loved one, etc. 

 

Most people describe grief in stages. Some talk about five while others think of seven stages (see picture below). 

 

 

You notice there is a number assigned to each stage. But, that doesn’t mean everyone grieving follows what you see on the above picture. One may experience depression before anger while another experiences guilt and feels no anger or depression. 

Another thing you should know is that the length of staying at one stage depends on two things:

• • • Personal state of mind. 
    • Who you surround yourself with: support group, etc. 

 

 

How to move from grief to triumph

 

 

Read Matthew 11: 28 – 30, 

“Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Put on my yoke, and learn from me. I’m gentle and humble. And you will find rest for yourselves. My yoke is easy to bear, and my burden is light.” CEB. 

 

First, you have to understand the benefits of Jesus’ words, “Come to me.”

Even though not implied in this specific scripture, we can all agree on the following: 

• • • We receive abundant life from Jesus when we come to Him (John 10: 10). 
    • What we receive from Jesus doesn’t run out (John 4: 13-14). 
    • We are able to do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Philippians 4: 13). 

Two things we need to do next: 

• • • Take Jesus’ yoke. 
    • Learn from Jesus. 

The implication of the above is threefold: humility, establishing a personal relationship with Christ, and learning from (not only of) Jesus. 

 

 

Bringing it together

 

Grief is a normal feeling for every human being. How you handle it is what matters. To move from grief to triumph, you need to humble yourself, establish a personal relationship with Christ, and learn from Him. Doing so will be made easier if you surround yourself with good people!