Grief Study

Just some verses that have been life giving on my journey...


Psalm 143:3 and Psalm 73:23-26,28



Word searches-

mercy
grief
sorrow
sadness
lament

Psalms 31:9         

  O' Lord have mercy on me in my anguish. My eyes are red from weeping; my health is broken from sorrow.

Psalms 147:3        

He heals the broken heartened, binding up their wounds.

Matthew 5:4           

Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

John 14:27           

I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give is not fragile like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid.

John 14:18          

No, I will not abandon you or leave you as orphans in the storm-I will come to you.

Psalm 46:1          

God is our refuge and  strength, a very present help in times of trouble.

Psalms 30:5b     

Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning.

John 16:33           

I have told you these things so that you will have peace of heart and mind, Here on earth you will
have many trials and sorrows, but cheer up, for I have overcome the world,

Proverbs 3:6       

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

1 Thessalonians 4:13   

Brothers we don't want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep: or to grieve
     like the rest of men who have no hope.

2Thessalonians 2:16+17  

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting  comfort and hope which we don't deserve, comfort your hearts with all comfort, and help you in every good thing you say and do.

Isaiah 49:13b        

For the Lord hath comforted His people, and will have mercy on His afflicted. 

Jeremiah 31:13  

I will turn their  mourning into gladness. I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.   

                

2 Corinthians1:3-4  

What a wonderful God we have-He is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of every mercy, and the one who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials.And why does He do this? So that when others are troubled, needing our sympathy and encouragement,we can pass on to them this same help and comfort God has given us.

Ecclesiastes3:1-4    

To every thing there is a season, a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born,
 a time to die, a time  to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal,a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance   

Psalm 25:16-18 

Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged. bring me out of my distresses. Look upon my afflictions and my trouble, and forgive my sins.

Psalm 23:4 

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil .for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me.

John 14:1-3 

Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. in My Father's house are many mansions

God sees our sorrow Exodus3:7   Then the Lord said, "I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying and am concerned about their sufferrings. 1Samuel 1:15-17   Hannah had a sorrowful spirit and poured out her soul unto the Lord......and God answered her petition. 2 Samuel 18:32-33 and 2 Samuel 19   King David mourned over the death of his son Absalom and cried out to God. Psalms 22:24    For He has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted one, He has not hidden His face from him   but has listened to his cry for help. John 11:33-35   When Jesus saw her weeping ....He groaned in spirit and was troubled. "Where have you lain him?"  Jesus asked .They said unto Him, "Come  and see."  Jesus wept.

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18)

The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces. (Isaiah 25:8)

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:3)

Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows. (Isaiah 53:4)

Death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart. (Ecclesiastes 7:2)

Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. (I Thessalonians 4:13)

We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. (1 Thessalonians 4:14)

For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living. (Romans 14:9)

Then the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory." (1 Corinthians 15:54)

Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. (Psalm 43:5)

He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. (Psalm 112:7)

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die ... a time to weep and a time to laugh ... a time to mourn and a time to dance... (Ecclesiastes 3:1-4)

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. (Romans 12:15)

Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. (Luke 6:21)

You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. (Psalm 30:11-12)

So with you:  Now is your time of grief , but I will see you again

and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy .

(John 16:22)⁶

I tell you the truth , you will weep and mourn while the world

rejoices.  You will grieve, but your grief  will turn to joy .

(John 16:20)⁷

Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those

who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have

no hope . We believe that Jesus died and rose again and

so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those

who have fallen asleep in him.

(1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)⁸

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you

may have had to suffer  grief  in all kinds of trials.

(1 Peter 1:6)⁹

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. 

There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain ,

for the old order

of things has passed away.

(Revelation 21:4)¹⁰

Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

(Luke 6:21)¹¹

The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

(1 Corinthians 15:26)¹²

When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable,

and the mortal with immortality, then the saying

that is written will come true: 

“Death  has been swallowed up in victory.”

(1 Corinthians 15:54)¹³

They will enter into Zion with singing; everlasting joy  will

crown their heads.  Gladness and joy  will overtake them,

and sorrow  and sighing will flee away.

(Isaiah 35:10)¹⁴

The Spirit helps us in our weakness .  We do not know what

we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes

for us with groans that words cannot express.

(Romans 8:26)¹⁵

The Sovereign Lord will wipe away

the tears from all faces.

(Isaiah 25:8)¹⁶

He heals the brokenhearted and

binds up their wounds.

(Psalm 147:3)¹⁷

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted

and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

(Psalm 34:18)¹⁸

 Rejoice with those who rejoice;

mourn with those who mourn.

(Romans 12:15)¹⁹

By this all men will know that you are my disciples,

if you love one another.

(John 13:35)²⁰

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way

you will fulfill the law of Christ.

(Galatians 6:2)²¹

My soul melts from heaviness; Strengthen me according to Your word.
-Psalm 119:28

Blessed are you who weep now, For you shall laugh.
-Luke 6:21

Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
-Matthew 5:4

The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.
-Psalm 34:18

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
-John 14:27

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.
-2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.
-Psalm 43:5

" Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, And the young men and the old, together; For I will turn their mourning to joy, Will comfort them, And make them rejoice rather than sorrow."
-Jeremiah 31:13

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
-2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Sing, O heavens! Be joyful, O earth! And break out in singing, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, And will have mercy on His afflicted.
-Isaiah 49:13

But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope.
-1 Thessalonians 4:13

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
-John 16:33

He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.
-Psalms 147:3

As one whom his mother comforts, So I will comfort you;
-Isaiah 66:13

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."
-Revelation 21:4

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
-Joshua 1:9

But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
-Isaiah 40:31

For the Lord will not cast off forever. Though He causes grief, Yet He will show compassion According to the multitude of His mercies. For He does not afflict willingly, Nor grieve the children of men.
- Lamentations 3:31-33

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
-Philippians 4:6

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,  casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
-1 Peter 5:6-7

For the enemy has persecuted my soul;

He has crushed my life to the ground;
He has made me dwell in dark places, like those who have long been dead. (Psalm 143:3 NASB)

Nevertheless I am continually with You;
You have taken hold of my right hand.

With Your counsel You will guide me,
And afterward receive me to glory.

Whom have I in heaven but You?
And besides You, I desire nothing on earth.

My flesh and my heart may fail,
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. But as for me, the nearness of God is my good;
I have made the Lord GOD my refuge,
That I may tell of all Your works.

 (Psalm 73:23-26, 28 NASB)

Isaiah 60:20

A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.
[It is] better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that [is] the end of all men; and the living will lay [it] to his heart.
Sorrow [is] better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.

2 Samuel 12:21-23

Then said his servants unto him, What thing [is] this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, [while it was] alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread. And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell [whether] GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live? But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.

Ecclesiastes 7:1-3

Blessed [be] God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who 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

Seek the Lord and his strength, seek His face continually.

1 Chronicles 16:11

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help [cometh] from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

Psalms 121:1-2

Blessed [are ye] that hunger now: for ye shall be filled.
Blessed [are ye] that weep now: for ye shall laugh.