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![]() ![]() Though you may feel far away from His love in the moment, there is nothing in creation that can separate you from His love. This passage in Romans reminds us that nothing, not even death, can separate us from God’s love. Anger and disappointment at God can drive you further from peace. Questions and doubts about God’s love may rise up. The loss of someone you love may have left a gaping hole in your heart that feels like it can never be filled. Romans 8: 35, 37 – 39 (New Living Translation) Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled:įor sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. And we who are living will also be transformed. For our dying bodies must be transformed into bodies that will never die our mortal bodies must be transformed into immortal bodies. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. Jesus has conquered death and the grave!īut let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. As 1 Corinthians 15 reminds us, death does not last forever. But hope reminds us that we will one day be reunited with those we love. Losing a loved one reminds us how fragile and fleeting life is. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.ġ Corinthians 15: 51 – 57 (New Living Translation)Įaster is about hope and restoration. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies you anoint my head with oil my cup overflows. He prepares a table before us, showers us with goodness and mercy, and draws us to Himself so that our joy will be full. And just as He did not leave his Son in the tomb, He will not leave us in the valley of grief. Yet this scripture reminds us that even in our darkest times, God is with us, walking right next to us. If you are grieving a loss, it may feel like you are going through the “valley of the shadow of death” that David describes in Psalm 23. Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known passages in the Bible. Scripture Verses Psalm 23 (English Standard Version) We hope that you take courage and hope from these words and remember that God is with you every step of the way. This Easter, we have gathered a few readings to bring comfort as you process your feelings about loss and faith. As you wrestle through your feelings of grief this Easter, set aside some time to sit quietly, think, pray, and meditate on peaceful, uplifting thoughts. But don’t forget what Easter is all about – it’s about Jesus conquering death and bringing hope to all who believe in Him. You may even be struggling this Easter to trust in God’s love, to rely on His promises, or to believe He’s right there with you. Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest (Hungry for God).After the loss of a loved one, you may feel a little lost and alone, clinging to your faith in God, despite present circumstances. You’ll find her pondering the marvelous and the mundane on her blog, Hungry for God. She especially loves small children, soft animals, and chocolate. A Toastmasters International contest-winning speaker, Lori’s goal is to help busy women connect with God in the craziness of everyday life. Lori Hatcher is a blogger, women’s ministry speaker, and author of the Christian Small Publisher’s 2016 Book of the Year, Hungry for God … Starving for Time, Five-Minute Devotions for Busy Women. ![]() My pastor’s words gave me permission to experience them both in my journey through grief. ![]() I discovered that there’s healing in tears, but there’s also healing in laughter. Other times we’d share a special memory or tell a story that made us feel close to them again. Sometimes we laughed through our tears at the silly things our loved ones had done or said. In time, my family and I did smile again. You may wonder if it’s okay, if being happy somehow dishonors your loved one. “Right now,” he said, “you feel like you’ll never be happy again, but you will. ![]() My pastor shared this verse with me during one of my darkest days. ![]()
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