Bible Verses We Do Not Grieve As The World Grieves

Today I want to share with you a truth that sets us apart as Christians: We do not grieve as the world does. If these words have given you hope, please share them with others who may be seeking comfort right now.

The Bible gives us a unique perspective on grief, one that is filled with hope and promise. When we lose a loved one, it is natural to be overwhelmed with grief. Tears, heartache, and pain are part of life. But our faith tells us that this is not the end. We have a wonderful hope that death is not the end. Jesus conquered death, and because of Him we have the promise of eternal life.

When we lose someone who trusted in Christ, we can take comfort in knowing that that person is in a much better place. He is free from all the pain and suffering of this world. He is with our loving Father, in a joy that we cannot even imagine as we sit here.

This does not mean that we will not be sad or that we will not cry. Jesus himself wept over the death of his friend Lazarus. So do not be ashamed to shed tears when you are in pain. God understands our pain, and when we are broken, he does not stay away from us—he draws closer.

But when we grieve, there is also a joy in our hearts. Because we know that this separation from our loved ones is not forever. One day we will be reunited with them in heaven. There will be no more death, no more sorrow, no more pain.

In these days of sorrow, let us hold fast to the joy of our salvation and the promise of eternal life. Let us help one another with love and compassion. Let us remind one another of the hope we have in Christ. Perhaps we sit together and share memories, cry together, and hold each other’s hand in prayer.

So it is okay to grieve—it is part of being human. But let us grieve with hope. Because our life story doesn’t end here. There is a day ahead of us when we will be reunited with our loved ones—in the presence of God, forever.

What Does the Bible Say About Grief?

“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope”

1 Thessalonians 4:13

“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; saveth such as be of a contrite spirit”

Psalm 34:18

“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted”

Matthew 5:4

“God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away”

Revelation 21:4

How is Christian Grief Different from Worldly Grief?

“For if we believe that Jesus died rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him”

1 Thessalonians 4:14

“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live”

John 11:25

“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us”

Romans 8:18

“O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?”

1 Corinthians 15:55

“For to me to live is Christ, to die is gain”

Philippians 1:21

Finding Hope in Scripture During Times of Loss

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod thy staff they comfort me”

Psalm 23:4

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”

Isaiah 41:10

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost”

Romans 15:13

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you an expected end”

Jeremiah 29:11

Comforting Bible Verses for Those Who Mourn

“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, the God of all comfortWho comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

“He healeth the broken in heart, bindeth up their wounds”

Psalm 147:3

“Come unto me, all ye that labour are heavy laden, I will give you rest”

Matthew 11:28

“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee”

Isaiah 43:2

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”

John 14:27

“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning”

Psalm 30:5

The Promise of Eternal Life and Its Impact on Grieving

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in meIn my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for youAnd if I go prepare a place for you, I will come again, receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also”

John 14:1-3

“Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changedIn a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, the dead shall be raised incorruptible, we shall be changed”

1 Corinthians 15:51-52

“Blessed be the God Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the deadTo an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you”

1 Peter 1:3-4

Practical Ways to Grieve with Faith

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto GodAnd the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts minds through Christ Jesus”

Philippians 4:6-7

“Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms”

James 5:13

“My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word”

Psalm 119:28

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, not be weary; they shall walk, not faint”

Isaiah 40:31

“For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ”

2 Corinthians 1:5

Understanding God’s Presence in Our Sorrow

“The Lord , he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed”

Deuteronomy 31:8

“God is our refuge strength, a very present help in trouble”

Psalm 46:1

“Let your conversation be without covetousness; be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”

Hebrews 13:5

Balancing Grief and Joy as Believers

“Rejoice with them that do rejoice, weep with them that weep”

Romans 12:15

“Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, girded me with gladness”

Psalm 30:11

“Ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, your heart shall rejoice, your joy no man taketh from you”

John 16:22

“As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things”

2 Corinthians 6:10

“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord : neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength”

Nehemiah 8:10