Walking Through Grief: Finding Hope in the Pain

Losing someone you love is one of life's most difficult experiences. Grief would be easier if it moved in a straight line, but it rarely does. Whatever your loss, it is personal to you — and grieving is a deeply individual experience that can't be categorized, hurried, or controlled.

Grief Is a Journey

Grief is often lonely, and it takes time. There's no expiration date on it. Building a support system around you can bring real encouragement as you work through it. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3).

Take action: Join a grief support group and find others to walk the journey with you.

Grief Is Painful

Jesus said, Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). He can handle your questions, your strongest emotions, and your tears. He understands your heartbreak better than anyone.

Take action: Journal your prayers to God as a way to process the thoughts and feelings of each day.

Grief Has Purpose

Grief is not without purpose. Though all you may see today is darkness, God can bring light into your circumstances and, one day, use you to bring His light to others. Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy (Psalm 126:5).

Take action: Find one thing each day you can be thankful for. And when you're ready, our Support Groups offer a safe place to grieve alongside people who understand.