In the Waiting: In the Grief
Matthew 5:4” Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted “.
Ecclesiastes 3:4”A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance”.
Psalm 23: 4,6 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me…surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.”
Psalm 55:22 give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you he will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
Revelation 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.
Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
1 Peter 5:7 “casting all your anxieties on him because he cares for you.”
Joshua 1:9 this is my command -be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go!
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds”.
5 Stages of GRIEF:
- DENIAL
- ANGER
- BARGAINING
- DEPRESSION
- ACCEPTANCE
Grief is the price we pay for LOVE.
Mark 5:34” Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace your suffering is over”.
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid”.
Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. For I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light”.
