Dealing with grief and loss can be difficult to navigate. Especially, if you’re trying to get through this challenging season alone or perhaps avoiding the natural feelings and emotions that are a part of your grieving journey. But there is good news!
God is with you every step of the way. And for the days that you feel defeated, alone, lost, hurt, confused, or even disappointed, He will be there to lead you to His truths. Truths that lead to peace and living a more joyful life.
I’ve learned how important it is to read my Bible and spend intentional time with Jesus on the good and not-so-good days.
Because the truth of the matter is, is that when life happens and your world gets turned upside down, you’ll most likely cling to what feels safe and familiar.
There have been so many days during my grieving journey that I can only recite a Bible verse that really speaks to both my heart and life.
Having a scripture that helps me to focus on God helps me to depend on Him rather than being consumed by my thoughts, feelings, or emotions.
Self-Care Ideas For Grief
Something I find very beneficial to help me with grief and loss is indulging in self-care activities that allow me to process loss healthily and positively.
This helps me acknowledge, process, and give any negative and unwanted feelings to God. A few ways to practice self-care while grieving are:
- Creating a faith-filled morning routine
- Journaling
- Nourishing your body with balanced meals and staying hydrated
- Spending time in nature
- Starting a new hobby
- Creatively processing grief by creating a journal for your loved one
All in all, grief is never easy and I believe it’s something that requires us to shift our focus and thoughts to God to enjoy life after losing a loved one.
I hope you find at least one scripture that can be your anchor and hope, and help you experience peace and the never-failing love of God during this tough season. Here are 26 Scriptures For Grief And Loss! 🤍🕊️🌷✝️
26 Comforting Scriptures For Grief And Loss
Bible Verses To Give You Strength While Grieving
- “You comfort me in my suffering, because your promise gives me new life.” – Psalms 119:50
- “So I saw that the best thing people can do is to enjoy what they do, because that is all they have. Besides, no one can help another person see what will happen in the future.” – Ecclesiastes 3:22
- “The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment. He saves those who are discouraged.” – Psalms 34:18
- “Pray to the Lord, and he will hear you. He will save you from all your troubles.” – Psalms 34:17
- “And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God’s peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings. His peace can do this far better than our human minds.” – Philippians 4:7
- “I leave your peace. It is my own peace I give you. I give you peace in a different way than the world does. So don’t be troubled. Don’t be afraid.” – John 14:27
- “It is the same with you. Now you are sad, but I will see you again, and you will be happy. You will have a joy that no one can take away.” – John 16:22
- “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain. All the old ways are gone.” – Revelation 21:4
- “Truly I tell you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” – John 8:51
- “Remember that I have told you this: Be strong and do not be afraid. Do not be weak but be brave. I, the Lord your God will be with you, everywhere that you go.” – Joshua 1:9
- “My body and my mind may become weak, but God will always keep me safe and strong.” – Psalms 73:26
- “While we live, we want to please the Lord. And when we die, we want to please the Lord too. So, while we live, or if we die, we continue to belong to the Lord.” – Romans 14:8
- “During this time now, we have troubles and pain. But I am sure that these troubles are not really very great. One day God will show us all the great things He has prepared for us. That will make the troubles that we have now seem very small.” – Romans 8:18
- “He does cause people to feel sad sometimes, but He is sorry for us. He is also very kind to us, because he loves us very much.” – Lamentations 3:32
- “I am sure of this. Nothing can stop God from loving us. Death cannot do that. Life cannot do that. Angels cannot do that, nor can demons do that. Nothing that happens to us now, or that will happen in a future time can do that. No powerful spirits can do that. Nothing that is high above the world can do that, nor anything that is deep down below the ground. Nothing else in the whole universe can stop God from loving us. Because of our Lord Christ Jesus, we know how much God loves us.” – Romans 8:38-39
- “The Lord himself goes in front of you. He will always be with you, to help you. He will never leave you. So do not be afraid. Be brave!” – Deuteronomy 31:8
- “I am crying so much that I have no more strength. My bed becomes wet because I weep all night. My tears run into my pillow.” – Psalms 6:6
- “Now my friends, I want to say this to you. Fill your minds with thoughts about good things. Think about things that are true, clean, right, and lovely. Always think about things which people know are very good.” – Philippians 4:8
- “I am so sad that I feel very weak. Use your word to make me strong again.” – Psalms 119:28
- “The heart of the wise is in a house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in a house of pleasure.” – Ecclesiastes 7:4
- “I will comfort you, as a mother comforts her child. As you live in Jerusalem, you will be happy again.” – Isaiah 66:13
- “If you have any kind of trouble in your mind, give it to God. God has promised to take care of you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
- “I, the Lord, tell you this: I have decided what I will do for you. I have plans to help you do well. I do not want to hurt you. I want to give you hope for a good life in the future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
- “Great blessings belong to those who are sad now. God will comfort them.” – Matthew 5:4
- “Lord, you have tested me, so you know all about me. You know when I sit down and when I get up. You know my thoughts from far away. You know where I go and where I lie down. You know everything I do. Lord, you know what I want to say, even before the words leave my mouth. You are all around me—in front of me and behind me. I feel your hand on my shoulder. I am amazed at what you know; it is too much for me to understand.” – Psalms 139:1-6
- “A friend loves you all the time, but a brother was born to help in times of trouble.” – Proverbs 17:17
These Are Comforting Scriptures For Grief And Loss
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