Scriptures to Encourage You in Your Time of Grief and Distress These passages from the Bible will give you hope when you need it most, when you are going through a tough time. Trusting in God and his promises will help us get through the difficult times that we will all face in life.
Joy and heartbreak Both are a part of life, and the key is to see them as different parts of the same thing. It’s natural to feel sorrow for what you’ve lost and happiness for what you’ve gained. We can become hard and bitter from experiencing deep pain, but we can find contentment and peace through experiencing deep joy. Use these Bible verses about grief to help you find comfort when you feel it’s impossible to go on.
Bible Verses About Sorrow And Hope
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
The Good News: When you are able, think about the things for which you are grateful in this life. It will remind you of all the great things God has given to us and to live life to the fullest.
ISAIAH 53:4
There are many Bible verses about sorrow and hope. Sorrow is a common part of life and the Bible gives us comfort in these times. Here are some comforting verses from the Bible:
“Sorrow may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning.” (Psalm 30:5)
“And I will turn my hand upon you, and purely purge away your dross, and take away all your tin: And I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning: afterward you shall be called The city of righteousness, a faithful city.” (Isaiah 1:26-27)
“He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, and freedom to prisoners; To proclaim the favorable year of the LORD and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn.” (Isaiah 61:1-2)
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God that he may exalt you in due time.” (1 Peter 5:6)
“My heart is full of sorrow. And the terrors of death are fallen upon me. Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me.” (Job 4:15-16)
“I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up; I suffer your terrors; I am distracted.” (Job 10:1)
“Let go of all grief and anger, be at peace with God, and turn all your worries over to Him for He cares about you very much. He will give you strength to bear any situation that comes your way.” (2 Corinthians 1:3)
“He has set me in dark places like those long ago. He has been too kind to me; I cannot escape his hand.” (Psalm 88:18)
“You have turned my mourning into dancing; You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.” (Job 30:11)
“God did not intend for us to live this way. It is not His will for us to be overcome by the world, but it is His will for us to overcome the world through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (1 John 5:4)
“For all of you who are grieving, I commend you for your faithfulness and love for the Lord. Your time of sorrow will come to an end, but it will be replaced by joy when Jesus returns.” 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NLT)
“When my soul was overwhelmed with troubles, I made haste to recite one Psalm after another, until I came upon one that said what was in my heart: “Make me hear of joy and gladness, that the body you have pierced may rejoice.” Psalm 119:28-29 (NIV)
“God has not promised to remove us from our pain, but he has promised to walk through it with us.” 2 Corinthians 1:3 (MSG)
“Not only were they prisoners but they were also in prison with Paul and Silas. These men had been beaten, thrown into prison, and put under guard because they were preaching Christ. But they were not discouraged; instead they were very happy.” Philippians 1:12-13 (GNB)
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