When life is heavy
What does the Bible say about losing a parent?
Scripture names God as near to the brokenhearted, and promises reunion and comfort that outlast the goodbye.
What Scripture says
Psalm 34:18
“The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”
Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
John 14:1-3
““Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also.”
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
“But we don’t want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don’t grieve like the rest, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.”
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