Reflecting on these verses can bring healing to the heart and clarity to the mind. Each of these chosen passages speaks to the pain of loss while also pointing to the everlasting love and goodness of God. May they encourage and uplift you in your moments of need, reminding you that you are not alone in your journey of grief.
To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.
The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
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 tribulation.
Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.
But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope.
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
But now he is dead; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted.
When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.”
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces.
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.
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.
And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
For He will deliver the needy when he cries, the poor also, and him who has no helper.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face evermore!
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Famous and Strong Quotes about good someone who lost a loved one
You don’t stop loving someone because they die. You love them in a different way.
No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.
The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose; all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
Grief is not as heavy as guilt, but it takes more away from you.
Finding Comfort in Grief
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today with heavy hearts, seeking Your solace for those who have lost a cherished loved one. In this time of sorrow, we ask that You wrap Your loving arms around them, filling their hearts with Your peace and comfort. May they feel Your presence in their loneliness, guiding them through the darkness of their grief.
Lord, grant them strength in the days to come. Help them cherish the beautiful memories shared with their loved one, finding joy amidst the pain. May they find solace in the knowledge that You are a God of love, and nothing can separate us from Your everlasting care.
We pray for healing—both in heart and spirit. Surround them with friends and family who uplift and support them, reminding them that they are not alone in this journey. Let Your hope shine brightly in their lives, bringing reassurance that one day they will be reunited in Your heavenly embrace.
In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.