Grief is one of the hardest roads we walk. Whether you've lost someone you love, a marriage, your health or a dream, you are not alone, and your sorrow is not a sign of weak faith.
“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
1. Let yourself grieve
Jesus wept at the tomb of His friend Lazarus (John 11:35), even knowing He would raise him. Tears are not a lack of trust. Bring your honest questions and pain to God; many of the Psalms do exactly that.
2. Grieve with hope
Christians still grieve, but not without hope. Because Jesus rose from the dead, death does not have the final word for those who belong to Him.
“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.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14
3. Don't walk alone
Let your church family carry you: accept the meals, the visits and the prayers. Tell your pastor what you're going through. If you don't have a church, find one near you. Many churches host GriefShare, a support group that meets weekly for people who have lost a loved one.
4. Take care of yourself
Grief affects your body as well as your heart. Rest, eat, get outside and keep simple routines. If sadness becomes overwhelming or lasts a long time, a Christian counselor can help.
5. Ask for prayer
You don't have to find the words. Send us a prayer request and our team will pray for you by name.
If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 any time. In an emergency, call 911.
“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.” — Revelation 21:4