This document introduces tools to help cope with grief and rebuild one's life after a crisis or loss. It discusses how the biblical figure David sought God and rebuilt his life after his son died, noting that David could not waste his life focusing on hurt but had to build upon his life. The document encourages the reader that it is time to rebuild their life, quoting scripture about rebuilding ruined cities. It closes with a prayer asking God what the reader should aim for as they try grief tools and rebuild their life one day at a time while focusing on God.

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2. During a crisis, it is important to have the proper tools and equipment at your disposal. For the next few weeks, you will be introduced to several "tools" that will help you make it through grief and reconstruct your life. Pick the resources that best suit you.In the Bible, David made the decision to seek God and rebuild his life after his son died (2 Samuel 12). Dr. Norman Peart comments on David's decision: "David could not waste the rest of his life focusing upon the wrong, the hurt that was there. He instead had to build upon that life because at some point he was going to see the God he was aiming for."

3. The time has come to rebuild your life."They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit" (Amos 9:14).Lord, what am I aiming for? I think aimless would best describe me sometimes. But I am willing to try these grief tools and rebuild my life one day at a time as I focus on You. Amen.