SEPARATION ANXIETY

Over the past month of a new school year, I have spoken these words of comfort multiple times to children struggling with separation from their parents and the comfort of their home.

It’s okay to feel sad.

You are only here for a little bit.

Your mom/dad loves you so much.

She/he will come back to get you soon.

Let’s find something to do while we wait.

I have been off social media for a while, but I logged back in yesterday to check my messages. I was overwhelmed with the grief, hardship, and anxiety that people are experiencing and sharing on social media.

It struck me. We are very much like children struggling with separation from our Heavenly home.

May these words bring you comfort, just as they have for me.

It’s okay to feel sad.

You are only here for a little bit.

Your Dad loves you so much.

He will come back to get you soon.

Let’s find something good to do while we wait.

 🩵 Terra © 2025

“Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us be concerned about one another in order to promote love and good works, not staying away from our worship meetings, as some habitually do, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:23-25

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4

"What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." James 4:14

"But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

"In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am, you may be also." John 14:2-3

"Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done." Revelation 22:12

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Philippians 4:8