Grieving with Hope

There are two kinds of grief: one without hope, and one with hope. As believers, we do not grieve as the world does. Yes, the pain of separation is real, but we know that this separation is temporary. Our grief is mingled with hope because we know that those who have died in Christ are not lost—they are with the Lord.

This doesn’t minimize the pain, but it transforms our understanding of it. While we mourn their absence, we also rejoice in their presence with God. This is the tension we live in—grieving deeply while holding on to hope. We feel the weight of loss, but it is not without the light of eternity.

Reflection:

What does it mean to grieve with hope in your current situation?