Grief Scriptures

Beloved, almost all Christians are only one scripture away from their breakthrough, deliverance, joy, or peace. The word of God, as found in Joshua 1:8, admonishes the believer to meditate on the word of God day and night; if they are to have great success. Beloved, allow your heart to be comforted and encouraged as you “feast” on the word of God, knowing that you will reap great rewards when you follow God’s instructions. God’s words are a lamp to your feet and a light to your path, and they will keep you from stumbling. (Psalm 119:105, emphasis added).

Yes, it’s true; sometimes life throws you too many curve balls, and taking God at his word literally seems daunting and impossible when your circumstances look catastrophic. Trust me, I understand. However, there is no better time to trust God and watch him perform miracles on your behalf. But most of the time, the manifestation of your blessings will require your active participation. 

Therefore, beloved, grab hold of your “faith” and not allow the commotion from the wind to cause you to lose sight of Jesus as Peter did in Matthew 14:30. God said that He is near to the brokenhearted; He binds up their wounds. Stay encouraged; your Abba, Father, is not slack concerning his promises towards you. Because all of God’s promises are Yes and Amen. Beloved, God is concerned about all things concerning you. When you draw near to God, He will draw near to you. Scriptures say, why we are yet calling God will answer.

Beloved, search our scripture database or use any biblical resource to find your “One” Scripture to keep you anchored in faith and hope (Hebrews 11:1).

Beloved, Let’s Pray:

Beloved, prayer does not change God, but prayer will change our situations or how we perceive our circumstances. Sometimes, that is the miracle we need most. God, please help me see my current situation as you see it. Please help me see this situation with my spiritual eyes, not my natural ones. I want to walk by faith and not by sight. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

If you need help navigating your Grief Recovery journey, please get in touch with me, Minister Georganna W. Lewis, a Certified Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist. My contact information is [email protected] or 1 (908) 765-8858. I would be honored to walk alongside you during your grief recovery journey by helping you or a loved one reclaim their zeal for life, exchanging those ashes for beauty.

SCRIPTURES FOR GRIEVERS & THE BROKENHEARTED

˜ All the scriptures are in English Standard Version (ESV) ™

Matthew 5:4 

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Revelation 21:4 

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.”

Psalm 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

1 Peter 5:7 

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Psalm 34:18 

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what 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; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; …

Matthew 11:28-30 

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Psalm 56:8 

You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?

John 16:33 

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

John 16:22

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

Romans 12:2 

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 

But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. …

John 3:16 

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Romans 8:18 

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

1 Thessalonians 4:13 

But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.

Philippians 4:13 

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

2 Corinthians 1:3-12 

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, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer. Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort. …

Romans 8:28 

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Psalm 73:26 

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

If you need help navigating your Grief Recovery journey, please get in touch with me, Minister Georganna W. Lewis, a Certified Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist. My contact information is [email protected] or 1 (908) 765-8858. I would be honored to walk alongside you during your grief recovery journey by helping you or a loved one reclaim their zeal for life, exchanging those ashes for beauty.

SCRIPTURES ON SUFFERING

1 Peter 5:10 

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

Romans 8:18 

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

Romans 5:3-5 

Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

Romans 8:28 

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

James 1:2-4 

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

John 16:33 

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Psalm 34:19 

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.

Revelation 21:4 

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.”

Romans 5:3-4 

Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,

2 Timothy 3:12

Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Philippians 1:29 

For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,

2 Corinthians 4:17 

For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,

Philippians 3:10 

That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,

Isaiah 53:3 

He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 

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, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

1 Peter 4:1 

Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

Romans 8:35

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?

Galatians 6:2 

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

1 Peter 3:14 

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,

Isaiah 53:4 

Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.

1 Peter 4:12-19 

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. …

2 Corinthians 4:8-10 

We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.

James 1:12 

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

1 Corinthians 10:13 

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

2 Corinthians 1:5 

For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.

1 Peter 2:21 

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.

Isaiah 43:2 

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

1 Peter 1:6-7 

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5:10-12 

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Romans 8:28-29

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Matthew 10:39 

Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

Romans 5:3 

Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

Colossians 1:24 

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church,

Psalm 119:71

It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.

Psalm 119:67 

Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.

1 Peter 4:12-13 

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.

1 Peter 4:13 

But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.

1 Peter 2:19-21 

For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.

Hebrews 4:15 

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.

Psalm 22:1-31

To the choirmaster: according to The Doe of the Dawn. A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest. Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. To you they cried and were rescued; in you they trusted and were not put to shame. …

1 Peter 4:12-16 ESV

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.

Job 5:17 ESV

“Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves; therefore despise not the discipline of the Almighty.

Psalm 119:50 ESV

This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV

A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 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. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. …

1 Corinthians 2:9 ESV

But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”—

1 Peter 2:19 ESV

For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 ESV

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

Romans 8:17-18 ESV

And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

Romans 8:3 ESV

For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh,

John 18:11 ESV

So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”

John 3:16 ESV

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Hebrews 4:15-16 ESV

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Revelation 2:10 ESV

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

1 Peter 5:7 ESV

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

2 Timothy 1:8 ESV

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,

Jeremiah 29:11 ESV

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.

Romans 8:17 ESV

And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.

Genesis 3:15 ESV

I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”

Hebrews 9:26 ESV

For then he would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.

Matthew 10:22 ESV

And you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

John 15:19 ESV

If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.

1 Peter 3:17 ESV

For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.

James 1:2 ESV

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,

2 Timothy 2:3 ESV

Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 4:16 ESV

Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.

Psalm 34:20 ESV

He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 4:16-17 

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,

Romans 16:20

The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Mark 13:13 ESV

And you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

2 Corinthians 1:3-5 

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, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.

John 3:16-17 

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Psalm 73:26 

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Romans 12:14 

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

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.

1 Peter 4:12 

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

If you need help navigating your Grief Recovery journey, please get in touch with me, Minister Georganna W. Lewis, a Certified Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist. My contact information is [email protected] or 1 (908) 765-8858. I would be honored to walk alongside you during your grief recovery journey by helping you or a loved one reclaim their zeal for life, exchanging those ashes for beauty.