Grieve with hope

The Bible offers hope for those who grieve. The truth is, we're created for more...we're created for eternity. So, we don't grieve like the world.. We don't grieve without hope; we grieve and we hold onto hope. There is Hope for the Grieving Heart.

They don't teach how to grieve after a loss, so not a lot of people know what they should be thinking. Here are eleven thoughts everyone has as they process grief.

Knowing what to say to someone who’s grieving is difficult. We can’t fix their pain, but there we are trying to say something – anything -- that will help them feel better. I’ve inserted my foot in my mouth more than once in those moments and wished I could take back words as soon as I’d said them. Conversations around grief are awkward. We are a culture that teaches how to celebrate wins, but not so much how to mourn losses. Most of us want to say the right thing, we just don’t know what…

From the book “Loss”.

I just realized my birthday is tomorrow. Seriously, I totally forgot. Although I’m always bad with dates, truthfully I think this is more the product of selective inattention. I know bemoaning your birthday is so cliché, but I’ve been wishing that time would slow down for, like, 8 […]

Do not be afraid...the most often repeated command in the Bible, it is repeated 365 times. This is God's daily reminder to pray and have faith instead of worrying.

Grief can be the Garden of Compassion

Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” (Nehemiah8:10 NIV)

Find comfort and hope in these powerful Bible verses for loss of loved ones. Whether you're looking for solace after the loss of a child, spouse, or parents, these good Bible verses offer light in the midst of darkness. Let these inspirational words bring peace to your grieving heart.