How are you feeling?
Sadness doesn't mean something is wrong with your faith. Many people in the Bible felt deep sorrow and brought it honestly to God.
Psalm 34:18 · WEB
“Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”
What this can mean for today
When your heart is hurting, God is not far away. ("Yahweh" is a Hebrew name for God, often written "the LORD.")
Matthew 5:4 · WEB
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
What this can mean for today
Grief is not a lack of faith. Jesus spoke tenderly about those who mourn.
Lamentations 3:22–23 · WEB
“It is because of Yahweh's loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his mercies don't fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.”
What this can mean for today
Written in a time of deep loss, these words remind us that each morning is a fresh start with God.
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (Public domain).
