There are many ways people can be in grief and they all involve the same thing, loss. Most likely it will be the loss of a loved one but often it can involve a job or they could be going through a divorce or some other personal tragedy. Engage them with empathy, compassion, and support. Acknowledge their feelings and avoid offering suggestions for quick fixes. Even Jesus grieved upon the death of his dear friend, so he knows the pain they are walking through. Remind them that they are not alone.

Possible Things to Pray for:

• Pray for them to experience God’s comfort. 
• Pray for people to be available to them to talk through their grief 
• Encourage them to keep faith in God and what he can do. 
• Pray that God will help them with strength and courage to make it through this time. 
• Let them know that God does care for them.  

Verses to Share:

Matthew 5:4 NIV - Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV - Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

Isaiah 41:10 NIV - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Psalm 23:4 NIV - Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 34:18 NIV - The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Bible Plans:

Grief Bites: Hope for the Holidays (dealing with grief during the holidays) - https://go2.lc/griefbites

Grief Survivor - https://go2.lc/griefsurvivor

Messages Series:

When God Doesn’t Make Sense - https://go2.lc/survivor

Hope In The Dark - https://go2.lc/hopeindark

Blog Posts:

Grieving Led Me to One Realization -  https://go2.lc/grieving

Why There’s Still Hope When Life Hurts - https://go2.lc/stillhope

Helpful Songs:

Even Now by Life.Church Worship - https://go2.lc/evennowworship

This Close by Steffany Gretzinger - https://go2.lc/thisclose