I can weep and still not lose hope.

A Bible affirmation for grief, rooted in Psalm 34:18.

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.

Psalm 34:18 · BSB

Reflection

Some sorrows can't be fixed with advice. God doesn't lecture the brokenhearted. He comes near. Sometimes the most faithful thing you can do is let Him sit with you.

A prayer

God, here are my tears. Stay close, and keep hope alive without forcing me to feel fine.

More verses for grief

My tears are seen, and comfort is promised. Matthew 5:4 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 My loved one's life and death were precious to God. Psalm 116:15

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