God’s Love Is Everlasting

Love is the strongest energy in the universe. That’s why heartbreak is so painful. In our grief, God shows us compassion and reminds us of His unfailing love. (Lamentations 3:31, NIV)

In my darkest depths of depression, I wanted God to take the emotion of love away from me. I was tired of the heartache and pain. However, God’s word reminded me that He is love. (1 John 4:16, NIV) For God to take love away from me would mean removing His spirit from my heart.

While living with grief, we need to be gentle and patient with ourselves. At the beginning of your grief journey, it may seem impossible to do your normal tasks as you did before your loved one passed away. Be mindful of setting reasonable expectations and building from there.

As we mourn, God’s word reminds us of His unconditional love and the comfort He gives us on our bereavement journey. We can be certain that we are not alone in our grief, and as we meditate on God’s promises, our hearts will heal, and our tears will one day turn to joy.

Don’t be afraid to seek professional help from a grief counselor or pastor if your grief becomes too overwhelming for you to manage.

Moments of Reflection

Allow God’s promises for a grieving heart to resonate in your spirit. Memorize the scriptures outlined in this devotional and post them around your home as a gentle reminder that God loves you and cares for your broken heart.

Was this Plan helpful? We adapted this Plan from ­the book, The Day My Heart Turned Blue Bereavement Companion Journal

Copyright © 2021 by Karla J. Noland. Published by Reveal Heal ­Thrive LLC. All rights reserved.