“Since he died, I’ve felt like half of me died too. Why did he die and leave me so alone? I keep waking up in the night, thinking he’s there. What stages do I have to go through to get some relief?”
1 – Denial Elisha and a woman in denial 2 Kings 4:8-37
2 – Anger Naomi: empty and bitter Ruth 1:1-22
3 – Bargaining David “bargains” with God 2 Samuel 12:15-25
4 – Depression Jacob mourns for Joseph Genesis 37:12-36
5 – Acceptance The suffering of Job Job 2:1-10
6 – Hope Jesus raise Lazarus John 11:1-44
