C. S. Lewis

A Grief Observed is a fantastic book. I really enjoyed C.S. Lewis' vulnerability. Here he is, this famous author and theologian, completely pouring his heart out....questioning the very presence and goodness of God. Most people wouldn't have the boldness to say such things aloud, especially in a book that was published for all to read. As a leader, it can be difficult to show signs of weakness....we always like to look all "put together"...I feel as though Lewis did a fantastic job of showing that despite his successes in life, he was still a human will doubts and problems. Many people have this weird thought in their head that because they are Christians, they are not aloud to be sad or mourn...but that is just a lie. We are emotional beings and whether someone is a Christian or not, there is a grieving process that must take place. It is only after this process that one can truly move on in life.

One of the first things that popped into my head as I was reading through the book was, "ohhhh I would never question God's love, goodness etc." But as I began to ponder my thought, I came to the conclusion that unless you experience this intense type of grief you honestly have no idea how you would or wouldn't react. God's goodness in tough times is really difficult to grasp hold of. the devil loves to tell you that the God you serve...he isn't good. He lets good people die...he is no where to be found...when I reality he is there holding you....you may not feel him and he may seem a million miles away but His loving arms are wrapped around you.