Shock is a sudden, violent disturbance to the body. The same term is used to describe the effect of an electric current passing through the body. You have likely encountered this paralyzing reaction in grief.
The immediate feeling was that of shock and an awareness that I was not as in control of the world as I once thought. Then it was a numbness, a realization that there's something missing from life now. There was also a great fear as to who could be taken next from my life.
A friend, who lost his spouse, says, "When you go to a funeral, you hear people say, 'Oh, he's holding up so well.'
I don't think that's true. I think the person in grief doesn't know what's going on. Maybe you can relate to that.
When you are in shock and you feel powerless to cope and unable to think straight, understand that you don't have to at that moment. Yet because of this, it is wise not to make any major changes in your life or decide on any important issues until your shock has subsided.
God will gently lead to safety those who consciously turn to Him and are dependent on His guidance.
Psalm 29:11 NASB
"The LORD will give strength to His people; the LORD will bless His people with peace".
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