Encouraging Bible Verses for Someone Grieving a Loved One
In times of loss and grief, many people turn to religion for hope and comfort. Even people who don’t actively practice or believe in a religion appreciate how many religions offer peaceful views on life after death. Christianity and the Bible provide a specific picture of life after death in the Book of Revelation and offer other books and verses that can help those suffering a loss. Keep reading to learn about some encouraging Bible verses you can share with someone grieving a loved one, whether they’re religious or not.
Revelation 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
This verse refers to God comforting souls as they enter Heaven. While religious and non-religious people both tend to think of Heaven as a happy place filled with rainbows, it makes sense that souls still have emotions over passing away and leaving their earthly life behind. The idea that an all-powerful creator would take time to comfort these souls and remind them of the wonder of Heaven is often comforting to those of us still on Earth.
Psalm 147:3
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms is one of the longest and most inspirational books of the Bible. It makes sense that it contains words of comfort as well. In this verse, the “he” refers to God, based on the chapter’s context. Many people, even those unsure of what they think and believe about God, find encouragement when they hear that Christians believe God seeks to heal and help the emotionally distraught and grieving. Thinking about an omnipotent being stitching together broken hearts brings comfort to the grieving.
Joshua 1:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Grief often feels like trekking through a wasteland. Each loss brings a unique pain, which means we never really know how or when we’ll emerge from the other side of each wasteland. This verse reminds the grieving that they’re not alone. If they believe in God, they can trust that God is shepherding them through this difficult time. Even if they don’t believe in God, this verse can remind them that no one traverses life and grief alone, which is encouraging.
Revelation 21:4, Psalm 147:3, and Joshua 1:9 are just three encouraging Bible verses for someone grieving a loved one. Each offers a particular kind of encouragement, from picturing souls in the afterlife to God stitching up broken hearts to reflecting on how we aren’t alone in our grief. If you want to explore these verses yourself or help someone process their grief with these and other verses, we have study Bibles for sale that provide a great guide. Study Bibles include helpful notes for curious readers, both familiar and unfamiliar with this powerful book.