In times of sorrow and despair, many turn to the Bible for comfort and guidance. The Scriptures are rich with passages that address the feelings of sadness, offering hope and reassurance to those who are struggling. Whether it’s a season of grief, loneliness, or disappointment, these verses remind us that we are not alone in our pain and that God is always present to bring healing to our hearts.
Sadness is a part of the human experience, but within the Word of God, there is solace and encouragement. From expressions of lament to promises of joy, these verses serve as a beacon of light during dark times. As you reflect on these Scriptures, may you find peace, strength, and the assurance that God cares for you deeply amid life’s challenges.
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation.
To grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction.
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom.
Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow.
Then he said to them, My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.
Sorrow is better than laughter, for by sadness of face the heart is made glad.
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.
Reproach has broken my heart, and I am full of heaviness; I looked for pity, but there was none, and for comforters, but I found none.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night,
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?
Famous and Strong Quotes about sadness
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For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.
Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.
There is a wisdom of the head, and a wisdom of the heart.
Sadness is a joy that is lost in the memory.
Finding Hope in Moments of Sadness
Dear Heavenly Father,
In times of deep sadness, we come before You with heavy hearts. We seek Your comfort and peace, knowing that You are near to the brokenhearted. Please wrap us in Your loving arms and help us to find solace in Your presence.
Guide us through our pain, Lord, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, Your light shines brightly. May we lean on Your strength, trusting that You are working all things for our good, even when we cannot see the way forward.
Heal our hearts, Lord, and fill us with hope. Help us to share our burdens with You and with one another, knowing that we are never alone in our struggles. Let Your love be our anchor, bringing us peace amidst the storms of life.
Thank You for Your unwavering faithfulness, for Your promises that bring us hope, and for the joy that comes in the morning. In Jesus’ name, we pray.
Amen.