Theme IndexLoss
Theme
Loss
Grief honestly faced, and the comfort that meets us there.
Deaths, disasters, layoffs12 verses9 reflections
Verses for Loss
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4— NLTRead 2 Corinthians 1 (NLT)
He will swallow up death forever! The Sovereign Lord will wipe away all tears. He will remove forever all insults and mockery against his land and people. The Lord has spoken!
Isaiah 25:8— NLTRead Isaiah 25 (NLT)
I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
John 14:27— NLTRead John 14 (NLT)
Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion because of the greatness of his unfailing love.
Lamentations 3:32— NLTRead Lamentations 3 (NLT)
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4— NLTRead Matthew 5 (NLT)
The Lord cares deeply when his loved ones die.
Psalm 116:15— NLTRead Psalm 116 (NLT)
