My grief won't have the final word. One day it will turn to joy.

A Bible affirmation for grief, rooted in John 16:20.

Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.

John 16:20 · BSB

Reflection

Jesus told His friends they would weep while the world rejoiced. He didn't deny their sorrow. He promised it would turn into joy, not simply be replaced by it. Joy that grows out of grief remembers.

A prayer

Lord, I'm weeping now. Hold on to me until You turn this grief into joy.

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 Jesus wept. My tears don't mean I lack faith. John 11:35 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 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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