Losing a loved one is one of life’s deepest sorrows, and the grief can feel overwhelming. But in the midst of loss, God’s Word offers comfort that is eternal and peace that passes understanding.

Whether you’re a daughter mourning someone dear or a mother walking through the unthinkable loss of a child, the Lord is near to you. He sees, He knows, and He comforts.

From a Daughter’s Heart:

When I think of my loved one who is no longer with me, my heart aches with a grief that feels too heavy to carry. But in the midst of sorrow, I hold to the promise found in Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”

Even when I don’t understand why, I know God is near. Each tear I cry is seen by Him, and His comfort is not distant—it is present and faithful. I remember that my loved one is with the Lord, where “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes” (Revelation 21:4), and I take peace in knowing that this is not the end. One day, through Christ, we will be together again.

From a Mother’s Heart:

There is no pain quite like the loss of a child—a piece of my heart gone from this world. But even in my deepest sorrow, I look to 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, which says God is “the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation.”

I have learned that His strength is made perfect in my weakness, and that even in grief, He walks beside me. I cling to His promise in John 14:1-3, where Jesus says, “Let not your heart be troubled… I go to prepare a place for you.” I find hope in knowing my child is in that place of perfect peace, in the arms of the only One who could ever love them more than me. Though my arms may be empty, my heart rests in the assurance of eternity with them through Christ.

Grief may linger, but so does grace. In the pain of loss, let your heart be held by the One who conquered death and offers eternal life. He is with you now, and He is preparing a place where tears will be no more!