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Psalm 34:18 – The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. New Living Translation
Psalms 31:9 – O’ Lord have mercy on me in my anguish. My eyes are red from weeping; my health is broken from sorrow.
Psalms 147:3 – He heals the broken heartened, binding up their wounds.
Matthew 5:4 – Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
John 14:27 – I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give is not fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
John 14:18 – No, I will not abandon you or leave you as orphans in the storm-I will come to you.
Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble.
Psalms 30:5b – Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
John 16:33 – I have told you these things so that you will have peace of heart and mind, Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows, but cheer up, for I have overcome the world,
Proverbs 3:6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 – Brothers we don’t want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep: or to grieve like the rest of men who have no hope.
2Thessalonians 2:16, 17 – May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and hope which we don’t deserve, comfort your hearts with all comfort, and help you in every good thing you say and do.
Isaiah 49:13b – For the Lord hath comforted His people, and will have mercy on His afflicted.
Jeremiah 31:13 – I will turn their mourning into gladness. I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.
2 Corinthians1:3-4 – What a wonderful God we have-He is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of every mercy, and the one who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials.
Ecclesiastes3:1-4 – To every thing there is a season, a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, a time to die, a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal, a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance
Psalm 25:16-18 – Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged. bring me out of my distresses. Look upon my afflictions and my trouble, and forgive my sins.
Psalm 23:4 – 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.
John 14:1-3 – Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. in My Father’s house are many mansions
Exodus3:7 – Then the Lord said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying and am concerned about their sufferings.
1Samuel 1:15-17 – Hannah had a sorrowful spirit and poured out her soul unto the Lord……and God answered her petition.
2 Samuel 18:32-33 and 2 Samuel 19 – King David mourned over the death of his son Absalom and cried out to God.
Psalms 22:24 – For He has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted one, He has not hidden His face from him but has listened to his cry for help.
John 11:33-35 – When Jesus saw her weeping ….He groaned in spirit and was troubled. “Where have you lain him?” Jesus asked .They said unto Him, “Come and see.” Jesus wept.
Also, it is encouraging to read about what Heaven may be like in the 1898 classic Intra Muros – “My Dream of Heaven”
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This book has stood the test of time and has a wide mainstream following. Many churches give it out as a comfort to grieving family members. Billy Graham wrote an introduction to one of the editions.
Comments
Leah, I am praying for you and your boy(s) that you find comfort and peace and that you hear from God.
I’m praying for you, Diane. Your son’s life was not in vain. His spirit lives on; though the enemy got the better of him in this world, Christ overcame the world. He is with Christ.
I am grateful for this site. I lost my only child age 17 to suicide on 10-28-15. The loss is overwhelming and unbearable at times, but God keeps sending me comfort in different ways. Please pray my strength to make it through the hours and days and to find meaning for my life and ways to honor my son. Thank You
Dianne – We love you and we will pray for you in Jesus Name. You will make it through this. I am so sorry for your son and you. The book about Heaven mentioned in the article above has a scene about when a mother’s son is sentenced to death and then meets her in Heaven. It is an amazing story of cleansing and forgiveness. Again, we love you. Let the grace and mercy of God seep back into your soul. Get alone with God and pour your heart out to Him. I know you are doing that but when you do, give Him quiet time to speak back to you. God spoke to me about my dad’s death and it was amazing.
Don’t feel guilty about feeling good again someday. Don’t feel you are forgetting your son or not honoring your son by getting better. We love you. God loves you and God loves your son. Rex
I lost my wife to cancer on September 12 2015. Now its just me and my 9 year old daughter. My grief is overwhelming sometimes. Questioning my faith lately. I want to be with her but I can’t until my time here is done. Waiting for that time seems too much and too long of a wait. Trying to be strong.
Kenny – This is tough. There is no two ways about it but you have to get better for your daughter. We don’t understand all that happens but we can’t let that stop us from living and living for the people around us that we love. Get better for your beautiful daughter. We love you and are praying for you. Rex
I too lost my love of 27 years…it’s been over 8 months now and I’m still very sad, depressed, angry, etc. and feel half of my soul has died with her. I just can’t imagine her dead but she is gone forever…I hope I don’t have to suffer too much longer but I long for her company and feel so alone at times…even though I have my entire family around I feel lost, alone and afraid without her. This is the price we have to pay for love…it’s disabling and I can hardly concentrate at work…my psychiatrist has diagnosed my with ptsd…dear God help me through this.
I thank you for this comforting site… am grateful for the scriptures above…I lost my husband on 22 August 2015 ..he was bumped by a car and died on spot… still trying hard to accept its like a dream.. am hurt he was my best friend and a friend who sticks closer … my boys still in shock too mmmm its not easy…I pray for God to help us pull through .. I pray that we meet in heaven..mmmm yaa
I have had an enormous amount of grief for almost a year; many reasons, overwhelmed financially, issues at work, health issues, my daughters health issues, and feeling incredibly disconnected from my husband, who knows the word of God; but has made me feel like a complete failure. I love him, and have wanted to share my pain with him, but could not face the disappointment and arguments. So, instead, the things that were overwhelming me, I walked away from, which made them 100 x’ s worse. I don’t know where to begin. Please agree with my prayer, that God will direct my path, and show me his will for my life. Thank you, and may God bless.
Amy – Go to Him and spend time with Him. Love Him and pour your heart out like you never have before, and then expect Him to work. He will lead you and guide you, most of the time without you knowing it. Have the boldness to EXPECT the mercy of God to over shadow you and your situations. Let the mercy, favor, and love of God go before you with your family.
Believe that God will work with and in your husband. Lean hard, very hard, on the mercy and grace of God for Him to now work in all those areas that would not change before. Talk to Him. Speak His own word back to Him. Let it seep into every area of your heart. In so doing, it will seep into every area of your life. We love you. Start walking into the roar. Rex
Am really happy that i found this website. I need comfort and encouragement i lost my Dad on Friday 18/9/2015. I love him so so much. RIP Dad.
Maggy – I am sorry for your loss. I lost my Mom a few years ago and I still miss her. Although, we didn’t really lose them, as they can be found in plain sight in Heaven! You must read – Intra Muros – “My Dream of Heaven” found in the link above. We love you. Rex
Maggie
I am sorry for your loss. I lost my husband in 2012, my dad in 2013 and my mom in 2014. It will the first anniversary of my mom’s death on the 28th of this month. I miss her so much. I am here in this house by myself now, and I get so lonely. The only time I get some peace of mind is when I go out of the house for awhile, but when I come back, the tears start to fall. All I can tell you to do is keep praying, because without prayer and the Lord the pain will be much worse. I hope that soon my depression and mourning will be gone and I can enjoy my life again. Stay in God’s word. Waiting is hard for me, but what is the alternative? There is a song called “Trouble Don’t Last Always”. I have to believe that
I am having a very tuff night. My only son drowned 5/3/2014 at the young age of 24 and tonight it feels like it just happen yesterday so I logged on to this site for some encouraging words from God. And I found this website. Awesome words of encouragement and what I love most of all is that you are bringing me back to remembrance of what God said. And that is exactly what I needed. God bless you for this site.
Mrs Gaines – I am sorry I did not see your post earlier. Only God can deal with the pain and the loss. It is something we are not made to go through. I really do suggest the book – Intra Muros – “My Dream of Heaven” found in the link above. We love you. Rex
Having a feeling of heartache I never it would be possible to survive, but I did My gran passed away January 18 2013 it still feels like yesterday but with God’s grace i am able to carry on feeling peaceful knowing that he guides me and when i’m really down and out he is my strength. It was hard I still miss her cause she was my everything my friend my protector my mother and gran. But I have come to the stage where when she died I was the strongest because I asked God to just give me one thing that when she goes back home that I will be able to say till we meet again and that I love her and God gave that to me. The night when she passed on I looked up in the sky and saw a beautiful woman of stars weird but true and she winked at me telling me she home now and then my mother got the phone call and i already new they told me i’m crazy but God gave me what i wanted that is why I can be at peace knowing he is my strength, my rock and my shield and will keep me going with his Love.
Today my Mom has been gone 1month but it seems like yesterday and I was needing words if comfort from the word of God so I am glad I came to this website it helped alot .
I feel blessed hooking up with this site. Jesus is Lord!
I’m thankful for this site. .”blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted” Mathew 5:4.
Prayers sent your way that you can and will find peace in your life …….
Thanks God 4 leading me 2dis cyt I have learned a lot and increase my faith
Thank God I know this site, I am 34 but not yet married or even have a good job but after going through this site I ve an unending hope what my father can do from his many mansion.
Psalm 34:18…The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. New Living Translation
Psalm 34:18 – The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. New Living Translation
Psalms 31:9 – O’ Lord have mercy on me in my anguish. My eyes are red from weeping; my health is broken from sorrow.
Psalms 147:3 – He heals the broken heartened, binding up their wounds.
Matthew 5:4 – Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
John 14:27 – I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give is not fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
John 14:18 – No, I will not abandon you or leave you as orphans in the storm-I will come to you.
Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble.
Psalms 30:5b – Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
I’m glad I came across this site….. one and a half months ago I lost my dear mother who has been ailing on and off for a while and at the same time has been frustrated by my dad who has a second wife.My mum was born again and kept treating him with love yet dad never changed his ways. It is quite devastating at the thought of how much mum suffered in the hands of her husband and now she’s no more.As if that was not enough dad has turned to his children and grand-children with the same wild spirit.He never stops confronting us over very silly issues.He affords to demand that we embrace his second wife as our mother yet we are grown-ups .This has complicated my grieving process.Feeling very broken and wondering why God did not take him away so that we have some breathing space. I’m a believer but my faith has faded away.I passionately hate my dad.Please pray for God’s comfort upon our family.
@FaithMechanic, thanks for your advice on the book-i hope it’ll answer the many questions I have. @Pinkay Dahn.Quite sorry for the loss.
I know how you feel. I lost my mom on September 28, 2014. I was with her when she passed in the hospital, and part of me was glad, but I also hate that I saw her take her last breath too. I cry all the time and hardly sleep. I am an only child and now I am in this house all alone. I pray that the Lord comforts me and helps me through all of this pain. It is making me physically sick. I cry every time I see her clothes, pictures, etc. Also, the enemy is constantly trying to make me give up. Mom was like a sister and a good friend. I pray that everyone will receive God’s grace in your situations. God Bless Sheila
On the 19th april this year my partner commited suicide. He was 35 years old and wasnt saved. I hear that people that are not born again that commit such act are in hell. Knowing this has made it very difficult to deal with. I pray everyday that God will help me through this. Ive never lost anyone close to me before and my heart has been broken badly. I pray for Gods peace and comfort to anyone that has lost a loved one through suicide. I know how it feels.
Praying for you Paula.
You are in my prayers Paula
..the memory of the departed in Christ is blessed. The loved ones forever live in our heart. I’m just returning from a co-worker who just lost her husband & this site was very instrumental in encouraging her.
Please pray for my friend and co-worker Paul Mendoza and family as he lost his father. Also my friend Amanda lost her cousin Lisa. Pray for comfort and salvation for those who don’t know Christ’s salvation.
Thank.God for this! my friends dad just passed away but with this i know the family will be comforted!!! the lord bless you all real good
Dazzlingpinky – You need to read this book – Rebecca Ruter Springer – Intra Muros The most well known and classic book on Heaven. Many churches hand this book out to grieving families. It is wonderful!! God bless
Thank you for the link. I lost my 16 yo son last month, and it is very difficult to come out of this grief.
Tony – I am praying for you. It’s tough, there’s no way around it. But he is in a good place and you will make it through. You need to for those you are meant to help. I am believing for the grace of God to help you. I know He will. And I am with you. God bless you. Rex
Dear Tony ~ ~ I came upon your posting while looking for comforting scriptures for my Dad due to the loss of his brother and sister in the last two months (my uncle and aunt). I couldn’t help but feel your loss too and just wanted to share with you my prayers for you to overcome this temporary parting of your son. Though he will be missed, all your memories and love of him will always be “in you.” He knows you love him beyond description . . . and GOD also knows these things too. I pray you find a purpose to honor him with that will continue sharing your son to others in a powerful way! God bless you to move towards finding a wonderful way to as you help others with your TESTimony. Don’t fear God’s purpose for him. It is certain he is in good hands for something wonderful!
Thanks for compiling such wonderful scriptures. My daddy passed on this year and my life had not been the same.
Thelma – Yes, I know. I miss my mother. We used to talk on the phone every night. I miss that most of all. It will get better, and don’t feel guilty about that. God bless you. And, you might read this book about Heaven by Rebecca Ruter Springer – Intra Muros. It may help.
so sorry sis the lord is your strength
thanks that I found your website,I really need comfort & encouragement this time. I feel so depressed when my Uncle passed away, i love him so much. I miss my uncle everyday 🙁
Ms. Owens – a google search tells me that that piece from John is taken from the NLT – New Living Translation.
What is the translation used for John 14:27 please?
Thank you.
Please pray for my family and I we have lost 8 families member to the Ebola virus in west africa and many are still sick from the virus. Don’t know what to tell God at this time
Pinkay Dahn. So sorry for your loss. There is a good article on this website that explains from bible why bad things happen to good people.
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20140701/
At times when we loose one person we real feel the loss, am sorry that you had to go thru all these but all in all God, is our source of peace & comfort.
Hi Pinkay, Just read your post about loosing 8 Family Members to the Ebola virus, you mention that you don’t know what to tell God, Well Pinkay God understands your pain and he never meant for us to go through pain like this, You don’t know what to say right now, So why don’t you listen to God, God talks to us through the pages of the Bible, why don’t you start reading about Laz’arus, you see Laz’arus had died and Jesus Resurrected him back to life, (John 11:1-45) you can also talk to Bible Students about Gods promises for a ‘ New World’ there’s a page call “Gieving for Dead Family Members”