Grief is a Journey – Book Quote of the Day – 5

From Grief: Finding the Candle of Light, p. 2:

Grief is a journey. While this is no surprise to anyone seeking answers by picking up this book, I pray that readers may discover what I am discovering: I go on because I have Hope in a tangible, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. This book is brought together by Christians who have been through the fire of adversity and because Jesus, God-in-the-flesh, is big enough to take on every question and emotion that I have thrown at Him. He has held me through nights and days of tears. He has stood there and looked me square in the eye when I have hurled my anger and “WHY?!!” in His face. He has even watched me turn away in despair. I know He watched because He was looking with arms outstretched when I turned back around.

Jody Neufeld is the co-author of Grief: Finding the Candle of Light.