My mom went to Heaven on 2/10 of this year and my dad is struggling. We have strong faith in God and Jesus. When my sister died in 1995 my parents and I tried one session of grief therapy and it was very sad and dismal. The hospice people that cared for mom have called him to see if he needs counseling but he doesn’t want to be in a group setting. I think he’ll be okay but should I try to reach out to other widowers? How would I do that?
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As long as both your parents belong to Christ, there is nothing to fear. Paul wrote, "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." This means your mother is in the presence of eternal bliss and love. She is waiting for your father to join her in his time. We cannot choose the day of our departure from this world, but we know it's not goodbye, just "see you later."
One of my favorite Bible passages is John 14: Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
Verses 13, 14: 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
Ask the Lord to comfort your father, and ask that the Lord would send suitable companions in his time of grief. There are probably many widows and widowers in the churches, and larger churches have a lot of study groups, prayer groups and other support groups. The Lord will heal your father's sorrow. I'm sorry for your loss, and I pray for your family's healing. Blessings in Christ.
Thank you so very much