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Recently, a bereavement counselor called to check on me. It had been almost a month since my mother’s passing.
My parents loved Jesus and longed to be with their Lord. I may miss them momentarily, like when I think about calling one of them, but otherwise I’m completely at peace.
Yet, when my father-in-law passed years ago, my wife, Kathy, struggled with his loss for six months. Then, the fog lifted.
In John 10:14, Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.”
We all handle emotional issues differently. In the workplace, a good leader needs to understand and listen to how each team member copes with grief. Then, they can support their team according to individual needs, not according to their expectations.
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