Bible Verses for Grief

When we are faced with the loss of a loved one it's becomes hard to have faith. Many are ashamed to admit that their faith is tested, but it is everyone’s reaction during tragedy. It might not seem like it now, but our tragedy creates an opportunity to connect with our faith in a deeper way. One way we can renew our faith is by turning to God’s word. 
 
The Bible is full of scriptures that can comfort and guide us in our time of distress. When we turn towards our faith in hard times, it creates an opening for comfort and peace. Here are some scriptures that you can read to draw closer to your faith, and rely on God's comfort and peace.
 
 

~ Exodus 23:25

Worship the LORD your God, and His blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you.
 
~ Deuteronomy 32:8-9 
 
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
 
~ Joshua 1:9
 
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
 
 ~ Job 13:15
 

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.

 
~ Psalms 27:17

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
 
 ~ Psalms 34:18

The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
 
~ Proverbs 3:3-6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
 
 ~ Isaiah 41:10
 
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
 
~ Lamentations 3:31-33
 
For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.
 
 ~ Matthew 11:28
 
Come to me, all who are weary and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
 
~ John 16:22

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
 
 ~ John 16:33
 
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. 
 
~ Romans 8:14

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
 
~ Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
 
~ Philippians 4:6-7
 
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
 
~ 2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind
 
~ 1 Peter 5:7
 
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

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