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Estrangement from God is a major reason why some people remain in a state of mourning for years, unable to find comfort or peace. Death is never pleasant, yet many become estranged from God—and refuse to reconcile with Him—following the loss of a loved one. It is truly regrettable, and perhaps even shocking, to say that they essentially refuse to forgive God! In reality, they are refusing to reconcile with God’s will. Severing one's connection with God leads to prolonged sorrow, pain, and mourning for such individuals. We must firmly resist the Evil One and draw near to God so that the spirit of mourning may flee from us. We ought to detach ourselves from the world and its pleasures and devote ourselves to obeying God. If we resist the Devil, he will flee from us. Satan constantly attempts to use fleeting pleasures to distance us from God amidst our grief and mourning; therefore, we must resist him. Do you desire for God to draw near to you? If so, we must draw near to Him. If you feel that God has distanced Himself from you, it is because you have distanced yourself from Him. The cause of this separation is sin within our hearts and lives; we must turn away from sin and repent. The way to draw near to God is to purify our hearts so that we are no longer double-minded.