I joined a support group. They use the “A L.I.F.E. Recovery Guide for Spouse” workbook by Melissa Haas. It starts with 7-steps on grief, then moves into 7 principles. Today I worked on Grieving Step 4.

Grieving Honestly

Feelings help us identify truths about our circumstances. When we are angry, maybe we have been wronged. When we are sad, maybe we have experienced loss. By failing to acknowledge the feelings—and their depth—we also deny ourselves the ability to process the associated truths. We may bury the emotion, but the truth will impact other areas of life until we process and accept them. The key is to feel and sin not. To feel hurt without hate. To be angry without destroying.

Today I feel… lost, aimless, yet hopeful.

Today I think… this is okay to feel. I have many life altering decisions to make and am not sure where God is leading yet.

Today I want… to find a solution, to decide now just to have an answer.

Today I choose… to be patient, to follow where I am led.

Today I pray… God’s path becomes clear.