Verse of the Day
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
— MATTHEW 5:4 (NIV)

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The Gift in Grief

Jesus’ words reveal a profound truth:

• Your tears are sacred – God collects them (Psalm 56:8)
• Your mourning has purpose – It softens hearts to receive comfort
• Your pain is temporary – Eternal comfort is coming (Revelation 21:4)

What mourning opens the door to:
✅ Deeper dependence on God
✅ Greater capacity to comfort others
✅ Truest encounters with divine love

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How to Walk Through Mourning

1️⃣ Bring It to God

• “Father, I’m grieving ______. Sit with me in this.”

2️⃣ Receive Comfort

• Through Scripture (Psalm 34:18)
• Through the Spirit (John 14:26)
• Through God’s people (2 Corinthians 1:4)

3️⃣ Comfort Others

• “Who in my life needs the comfort I’ve received?”

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Prayer for the Grieving Heart
God of All Comfort,
You are near to the brokenhearted—closer than my next breath.

• Hold me in my sadness over ______
• Renew my hope when the night feels endless
• Show me glimpses of Your goodness even here

Use my tears to:
💧 Water seeds of future joy
🤝 Connect me to others in their pain
✝️ Draw me deeper into Your love

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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🔥 Comfort Challenge

1. Light a candle – As a prayer for yourself or someone grieving
2. Reach out: “I’m here. Want to share a memory or just sit together?”

🕊️ “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)