Jesus wept. My tears don't mean I lack faith.

A Bible affirmation for grief, rooted in John 11:35.

Jesus wept.

John 11:35 · BSB

Reflection

Jesus knew He was about to raise Lazarus from the dead, and He still wept at the tomb. Grief and hope were both true in that moment. They can both be true for you.

A prayer

Jesus, You know what grief feels like. Be patient with me while I mourn.

More verses for grief

My tears are seen, and comfort is promised. Matthew 5:4 I can weep and still not lose hope. Psalm 34:18 Death and mourning won't have the last word. Revelation 21:4 God is the God of all comfort, and my grief is included. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 God is healing my broken heart, slowly and surely. Psalm 147:3 Even in the valley of the shadow of death, God is with me. Psalm 23:4 I grieve, but not without hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 My grief won't have the final word. One day it will turn to joy. John 16:20 One day God will wipe the tears from every face, including mine. Isaiah 25:8 Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Death isn't the end. John 11:25-26 My loved one's life and death were precious to God. Psalm 116:15

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