Handling Grief

Handling Grief…

Today, let’s discover how God meets us in our deepest sorrows.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4

Grief can feel like an unwelcome guest—heavy, disorienting, and isolating. Maybe you’re mourning a devastating loss, carrying a shattered dream, or just feeling worn down by the ache of a broken world. But in the midst of that pain, Jesus speaks words that seem almost contradictory: ‘Blessed are those who mourn.’ Blessed? How?

Because God meets us right there—in the rawness of our sorrow. He isn’t distant or waiting for us to get it together. He weeps with us (John 11:35). He holds us. When mourning cracks us open, it makes room for His comfort, deeper than words, steadier than the sunrise.

Your tears are not a sign of weak faith—they’re an invitation into God’s heart. Mourning isn’t failure; it’s sacred ground where God works His most tender miracles. In the depths of our grief, He whispers, ‘I’m here. I see you. Let Me hold you.’

Today, if your heart feels heavy, know this: You’re not forgotten. You’re not abandoned. You’re being held by the One who turns every tear into a testimony of His love. And in His embrace, even your deepest sorrow becomes a doorway to hope and restoration.

Reflect on these questions as you ponder what you just read:

What sorrows have I been trying to run from rather than bringing to God?
How might God be offering His comfort in the very places that hurt the most?

Precious Father, there’s such comfort in knowing You draw closest when our hearts are most broken. Thank You for catching every tear, for sitting with me in the raw moments when words fail and pain feels overwhelming. When grief weighs heavy, help me remember You’re not waiting for me to “be strong”—You’re already here, holding every piece of my shattered heart. Thank You that I can come to You exactly as I am, with all my questions and aches. Wrap me in Your tender comfort, whisper Your love into my deepest hurts. Transform these tears into testimony, not by rushing past the pain but by walking through it with me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Sometimes, when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼