2 Samuel 19:39
“All the peoplecrossed over the Jordan and the king crossed too. The king then kissed Barzillaiand blessed him, and he returned to his place.”
Two friends are parting. A season of life ends and another begins. That happens and is to be celebrated. There is a sadness, as we will miss them. That's a normal and healthy part of life. We need to grieve and let them go.
I can recall my friend group from high school dismantling my senior year. I was so sad and was panicking. I can recall grasping and trying to hold it together. I had an injury which ended my football playing, further distancing me from my friends. I didn't go to the prom and I recall driving by it being lonely.
Many have had this response at the unexpected death of a loved one. They need grief counseling. It's normal, yet difficult. We are so enmeshed with an individual, next they gone. Great heartache ensues.
There is an obvious change that results. Some are good, others are bad. People can easily resort to an abuse of some kind. It could be relational, substance or an unhealthy withdrawal. This could lead in a disastrous direction. Recovery places are founded because of this need.
Some go in positive directions as of a result of the loss. Like a bird being pushed out of the nest. While traumatic, good changes should be made. I became a christian in this time of loss. I was put on a wonderful trajectory which lasts to this day.
Lord, thank You for friends and seasons. Help us through the pain with the changes and help us to go the right way.