Now let s move to a person that we all know that has experienced grief like none of us have ever experienced. In this life Job had all of His live stock, servants, children killed, and even his body in torment from boils. Yet through all of his grief, he held fast to God and to his righteousness. We must learn from Job that grief does not have to make us become bitter and hateful so that we seek revenge. When we suffer, we can call out to God and find His will in our grief.
Prayer is a way of coping with or bargaining for grief.
If we learn anything from Job let us remember that the grief we experience here on earth is nothing compared to the rewards that God desires to give us in heaven. Then let s learn what grieves the Holy Spirit. We learn that corrupt communications, bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and malice cause God s Spirit grief. God gave us His Spirit as a Comforter and a Counselor. And His Spirit gives advice as to how to act.