My loved one's life and death were precious to God.

A Bible affirmation for grief, rooted in Psalm 116:15.

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.

Psalm 116:15 · BSB

Reflection

This short verse says something deeply comforting: the death of God's faithful people is precious in His sight. Not unnoticed, not routine. If you've lost someone who loved God, their passing mattered to Him too.

A prayer

Lord, thank You that my loved one was precious to You. Comfort me while I miss them.

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 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

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