Bible verses
Verses of comfort in grief
Company for the days of longing and pain.
The 12 verses below are the ones that guide the “Hope in Grief” journey in Cultivae. Each one comes with the reflection question from the day it appears on.
Therefore Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you would have been here, my brother wouldn’t have died.
To reflect onWhat is the “if” that has kept coming back to your mind since the loss?
From day 1 of Hope in Grief
Jesus wept.
To reflect onHave you allowed yourself to cry, or have you been holding back your tears to look strong?
From day 2 of Hope in Grief
My tears have been my food day and night, while they continually ask me, “Where is your God?”
To reflect onWhat memory, date, or object has been bringing the waves back?
From day 3 of Hope in Grief
She said to them, “Don’t call me Naomi. Call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.
To reflect onHow has your loss changed the way you see yourself?
From day 4 of Hope in Grief
It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his mercies don’t fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.
To reflect onWhat have your mornings been like since the loss?
From day 5 of Hope in Grief
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
To reflect onWhere in the valley do you feel you are today?
From day 6 of Hope in Grief
So teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
To reflect onWhat did the life of the one who has gone teach you about what really matters?
From day 7 of Hope in Grief
But we don’t want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don’t grieve like the rest, who have no hope.
To reflect onHow would you describe the difference between your sorrow and a sorrow without hope?
From day 8 of Hope in Grief
In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.
To reflect onWhat question about eternity would you like to ask Jesus, as Thomas did?
From day 9 of Hope in Grief
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more. The first things have passed away.”
To reflect onWhat does the promise that God will wipe away every tear mean to you today?
From day 10 of Hope in Grief
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies. Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
To reflect onWhat is the “if” that has kept coming back to your mind since the loss?
From day 1 of Hope in Grief
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
To reflect onHave you allowed yourself to cry, or have you been holding back your tears to look strong?
From day 2 of Hope in Grief
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Grief and comfort: Company for the days of longing and pain.
Scripture: World English Bible (public domain).