Grief
Suffering tragedy in life can bring
forth grief in many ways. You may be experiencing grief over the loss of your
home, a relationship, precious keepsakes, photos, a job, and most tragically
of all, the loss of a loved one or friend. No words on this earth can ever seem
to be enough to comfort you at this time. This is why we need a comfort which
is greater and that only comes from God. Whatever your loss has been because
of this tragedy, be assured that God understands. He watched his innocent Son
be unjustly beaten and crucified, therefore, He is touched by the feelings of
your grief and sorrows. He is ready to comfort you. |
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have
a contrite spirit.
Psalm 34:18
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
Then I heard a voice form heaven say, “Blessed are the dead who die in
the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor,
for their deeds will follow them.” Revelation 14:13 (NIV)
My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life .
Psalm 119:50
For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a
building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
2 Corinthians 5:1
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.
Psalm 91:15
“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will
strengthen you, Yes, I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right
hand.
Isaiah 41:10
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the infirmities;
but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore
come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace
to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16 (KJV)
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Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew
5:4 (KJV)
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to
be present with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV)
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies,
and the God of all comfort: Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we
may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith
we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (KJV)
I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you.
John 14:18 (KJV)
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt
glorify me.
Psalm 50:15 (KJV)
Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope
in the Lord. Psalm 31:24
The Lord will guide you continually. And satisfy your soul in drought, And
strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden. And like a spring
of water, whose waters do not fail.
Isaiah 58:11
But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle
you.
1 Peter 5:10
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth
and clothed me with gladness. Psalm 30:11
Your sun shall no longer go down. Nor shall your moon withdraw itself; For
the Lord will be your everlasting light. And the days of your mourning shall
be ended. Isaiah 60:20
”To console those who mourn in Zion . To give them beauty for ashes, The
oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That
they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He
may be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:3
Lord, I thank you that when I call upon you in the day of trouble, you will
deliver me and I will glorify you. Thank you for giving me beauty for ashes,
the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.
I thank you that I am called a tree of righteousness, and I will once again produce
new and good things, so that you may be glorified! I thank you for not leaving
me comfortless, because you have come to me. I thank you that your promise preserves
my life. I give glory in the name of Jesus – Amen.
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