Grief is a natural response to loss. It is the emotional suffering one feels when something or someone the individual loves is taken away. Grief is also a reaction to any loss. And Our God cares about us. No matter what is happening, he never leaves us.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. | Matthew 5:4
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. | Matthew 11:28
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God]; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going. | John 14:1-4
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you, declares the LORD. | Jeremiah 1:8
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. your rod and your staff, they comfort me. | Psalm 23:4
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. | Lamentations 3:31-33
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. | Psalm 30:5
For he has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help. | Psalm 22:24
Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, LORD, have helped me and comforted me. | Psalm 86:17
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. | Psalm 46:1-2
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. | 1 Peter 5:6-7
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. | Psalm 73:26
My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life. | Psalm 119:50
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. | Romans 15:13
May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. | Psalm 119:76
Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. | John 16:7
Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe. | Mark 5:36
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. | John 14:27
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. | 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. | Isaiah 49:13
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. | Psalm 34:18
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. | Proverbs 3:24
You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. | Psalm 18:28