When people experience tragedy in their lives, how do they typically respond?
- Many who experience loss in life find themselves desperate for answers… Any answers.
- People who’ve had more than one loss in quick succession begin doubting if there’s a God who cares.
- People dealing with the loss of a home are confused and
- don’t know where to turn. If it’s due to a disaster, many times they’ve lost everything they own.
- Desperate…disoriented…depressed
- People who are suffering often get angry, so they lash out at God and others.
- They stop going to church, even though the church is available for help.
- When living with a tragedy, family life disintegrates.
- People feel guilty and helpless.
- Secondary losses can be a significant part of the impact of the initial loss.
- Sleep after loss is a challenge. They can’t get adequate rest.
- People don’t prepare for loss. It usually takes them by surprise.
- People walk around for years with deep pain, not knowing what to do to recover. Quality of life suffers.
- When dreams are dashed, hope becomes illusive.
- Many walk away from the church and God. It’s been reported that ninety percent will not return to the Lord in any significant way.
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