What are they going through? Loss & grief
Bible verses for the anniversary of a loss
Seven verses chosen by hand for this moment, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
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Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!
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The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.
Psalm 34:18BSB
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‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”
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My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26BSB
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For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
John 16:22BSB
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Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.
Something to say with it
A verse means more with a sentence from you. A few places to start:
- I haven't forgotten. Thinking of you today.
- Remembering with you today. No need to reply.
- Today can't be easy. I'm here.
Keep these close at hand
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