GREIF AND LOSS
KINGDOMCREWSUPPORT
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”Matthew11:28-29
We believe no one should walk through struggles alone. These resources are here to remind you that God sees you, loves you, and offers real hope in the middle of struggle. Whether you are facing pregnancy challenges, addiction, depression, or recovery, you are not forgotten, you are deeply loved, and help is within reach.
Resources
Grief after the loss of a loved one, a friend, or even a child can feel like a weight too heavy to bear. The ache is real and it may seem like no one else can truly understand what you are going through. But you are not meant to carry this burden in silence or isolation. God designed us for community, and healing often begins when we open up to others who care. Reach out to your local church, lean on trusted friends, and allow people to walk alongside you in this season. You don’t have to travel this path alone — there are hands willing to hold you and hearts ready to pray with you as you take each step forward.
Life.Church offers a suite of free, faith-based grief and loss resources designed to guide you through some of life’s toughest seasons. Their tools include articles, personal stories, sermon messages, and expert advice that acknowledge the depth of your pain while reminding you God is present, doing healing work even when it doesn’t feel that way. They don’t promise shortcuts, but they do offer real-hope, helpful insights, and spiritual encouragement to help you carry on, grow, and slowly find peace.
Focus on the Family provides free, confidential counseling consultations with licensed Christian therapists, along with referrals to trusted counselors in your area. Their team offers biblical support for grief, trauma, and emotional healing.
Sometimes the most powerful step toward healing from grief, loss, or any deep hurt is not walking the journey alone but surrounding yourself with a loving community. Local churches and small groups provide fellowship, encouragement, and a safe place to share your story while being reminded of God’s love. ChurchFinder.com helps you connect with nearby churches where you can find support, build relationships, and begin to experience the comfort that comes through God’s people walking alongside you.
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil4:7
You Are Not Alone
Grief is the proof that love existed. It is the ache that reminds us of how deeply we were connected, how much we cared, and how much was lost. When someone you love is gone, it can feel like the world has stopped turning — like joy has packed its bags and left with them.
But even here, in this quiet and painful space, God has not left you. He sits beside you in the silence. He collects every tear. He is not waiting for you to “get over it.” He is walking with you through it.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
What You’re Feeling Is Okay
You don’t have to be strong right now. You don’t have to have answers or even words. Grief is messy. Some days you will feel numb, other days you will cry without stopping, and sometimes you’ll laugh at a memory and feel guilty for it. That’s all normal.
You are not weak for mourning — you are human. And the God who created you also knows the pain of loss. Jesus Himself wept at the tomb of His friend. He understands sorrow more deeply than anyone ever could.
The Lie and the Truth
Grief whispers that you are alone, that your best days are behind you, and that you’ll never feel whole again. It makes you question God’s goodness and wonder if the pain will ever fade. But those are lies born out of heartbreak, not truth.
The truth is that love does not die — it changes form. What you shared still exists, now held in eternity by the same God who created it. Your loved one’s story is not over, and neither is yours. Every day you choose to live with love again, you honor the one you lost and the God who still has purpose for you.
When the Nights Feel Long
There will be moments when it hurts to breathe, when the weight of what’s gone feels unbearable. In those moments, don’t fight the tears — let them fall. Don’t try to rush healing — it takes as long as it takes. But remind yourself, gently, that even the longest night has a morning.
Hope doesn’t erase pain; it simply promises that pain won’t have the final word.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3
Small Steps Toward Healing
-
Talk about them. Say their name. Share their story. Keeping it inside only deepens the ache.
-
Find safe people. Let friends, family, or a counselor walk with you. You weren’t meant to grieve alone.
-
Honor their memory. Write, plant, paint, serve, or build something in their name. Love expressed still heals.
-
Take care of yourself. Eat, sleep, and move even when you don’t feel like it. Your body carries your healing too.
-
Let yourself feel. Don’t push away sadness or guilt — bring them to God. He can hold every emotion you can’t.
A Prayer for Comfort and Hope
Father, I don’t know how to carry this pain. The loss feels too deep, and my heart feels too heavy. Please hold me when I can’t hold myself. Remind me that You are near, that You understand, and that You have not forgotten me.
Jesus, thank You for weeping with those who weep. Help me find rest in Your presence and peace in Your promise. Heal what grief has broken, teach me how to breathe again, and help me to live with love until I see my loved one again. Amen.