Grief Devotional

Unshakeable is a tiny book to pray you through the big stuff. Writing a book while waiting for a breakthrough was outside of my plans. However, the insights and treasures the Lord gave me in my shaky season were so loaded with wisdom and comfort that I knew I had to share them. Unshakeable was birthed in a period of weeping. It poured out of me with such ease, even though it hadn't been easy. As I hunkered into the shoulders of my King, I tethered myself to His strength. I knew that if I was entering a season of heartache, that only meant I was positioned for His nearness. If you picked ...

Close to one in four American women experience the silent grief of pregnancy loss. Loved Baby offers much-needed support to women in the middle of psychological and physiological grief as a result of losing an unborn child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or ectopic pregnancy loss. In Loved Baby, author Sarah Philpott gently walks alongside women as they experience the misguided shame, isolation, and crushing despair that accompany the turmoil of loss.

Here is what readers are saying: "This collection of daily words and questions carefully and respectfully encouraged me to look deeply into my brokenness, to honestly examine my exile, and, so importantly, led me toward a land I'd thought was gone, a land called hope. If healing is coming into right relationship with our God and ourselves, then this collection of grace-balm words has brought me closer to my God and myself, with plenty of grace to offer to others along the way. Out of Exile - a graceful companion to a journey pastors and others may walk again." "I was personally challenged ...

Thirty short-yet-powerful morning and evening reflections offer encouragement, hope, and inspiration to people dealing with a life-threatening illness, and to their family members and caretakers. Here are honest insights and personal stories from a pastor who continues his own journey with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease".

New York pastor Timothy Keller is known for his ability to connect a deep understanding of the Bible with contemporary thought and the practical issues we all face in our lives. My Rock; My Refuge - his first devotional, consisting of all new material - offers inspiration for every day of the year, based on the book of Psalms. Here Keller helps listeners apply the principles he laid out in Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God.

I felt like the world ended when my spouse passed away… Are you overwhelmed with sadness since losing your loved one? Or do you want to help a grieving friend frozen in their sorrow? The death of a loved one rocks the foundation of your faith. You begin to question God's love and power. You find it hard to attend church services because you feel so different. And reading your bible or praying feels impossible. A Simple Plan for Grieving Is it possible to get past the tears and experience happiness again after your spouse’s death? Yes, friend, it is. You can move forward and find purpose...

Melissa Zaldivar talks honestly about losing everything that once defined her and how God used unexpected opportunities, like working at Orchard House, where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women, to spark a journey of working through her grief and encountering the all-sufficient love of Christ. Weaving inspiring passages of Scripture and insights from Little Women into her personal story, Melissa encourages listeners with her discovery that it’s when we have nothing left to offer that we can receive God’s love the most. And that’s something that can never be lost.

Grief is a process that you must work through and it is not time limited. Some never work through grief while others work through it and return to a life changed but directed again to the future. Grief will affect all of us. Christians have hope but still grieve. This book will help you or a friend work through grief. This is a devotional that will encourage you and draw you closer to your heavenly Father who deeply loves you and wants to be close to you - your Daddy.

Chaplain and spiritual counselor Andrea Raynor knows that when the funeral service is over, the friends leave, and the house grows quiet, grief can be overwhelming. In The Alphabet of Grief, she uses the letters of the alphabet as starting points for simple reflections on loss and hope. Each chapter concludes with a meditation and an affirmation - something to do and something to believe. You are not alone. Find spiritual companionship in these brief but powerful thoughts on the sacred journey of grief.

Nobody is exempt from heartaches and hardships. Grief, discouragement, fear, and anxiety are common in our society, even among Bible believers. In times of turmoil, it is important to turn to God, not against Him. The Scriptures shed light on why troubles come and how to handle them. If storm clouds overshadow you, God has promised brighter days ahead.

Life is full of difficult seasons of loss, grief, and hardship. To overcome the struggles and pain, we must find reassurance, guidance, and wisdom from God. Healing Water for the Soul is a yearlong compilation of life-changing devotionals from L. B. Cowman's classics Streams in the Desert and Springs in the Valley. Each day you will find encouragement from God's Word that speaks to God's purpose, plan, and promise to you.

In your darkest hour, when the pain seems almost too much to bear, God is there for you. He sees your grief. He hears your cry. He sends others to keep you company along the way. Let these prayers ease your heart and be companions for your own grief journey. Grief is a fragile and intimate process. We all grieve differently, and there are no secret healing formulas, no 12-step recovery programs, and no shortcuts for the grief journey…

HEALING INSIGHTS FOR GRIEVING COUNSELORS Are you a counselor or mental health professional with a passion for helping others, yet you have recently experienced a season of grief and loss? In “Counselors Grieve, Too – 22 Wisdom Keys for Your Replenishment Journey,” I will share 22 wisdom keys from my personal replenishment journey. These insights are designed to help you heal as you surrender and find replenishment in the presence of the Lord.

Lo vas a lograr te ayudará a mantenerte conectada con Dios y continuar amando a los demás incluso en medio de circunstancias desalentadoras, decepcionantes o incluso devastadoras. Cada devocional contiene:

• Un versículo de la Biblia para comenzar el día
• Una declaración de verdad para recordar a lo largo del día
• Espacio para escribir y entregar algo a Dios al final de tu día
• Una oración para antes de irte a dormir y así prepararte mejor para mañana

Have you had moments of sadness or grief after a loss? A loss can be anything taken from you, involuntarily or even voluntarily. This book is for you, a friend or loved one as a gift if there is unresolved pain.

This journal contains 52 weeks, a whole year’s worth of prompts, questions, and verses to encourage critical thinking and recovery through your grief.

Discover the Enduring Hope that Arises from Walking Through the Shadows of Loss! Gain Insight into Your Grief Journey, Face the Future with Renewed Hearts. This 365-Day Devotional is designed to be your companion on the journey of grief, providing daily readings, reflections, and prayers that offer comfort, insight, and perspective.It encourages us to turn to Scripture for solace and guidance, to seek refuge in prayer, and to remember that we are not alone on this journey. God’s Word has been a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, providing direction and purpose even in the face of ...

Geleta Parker, affectionately known as Gigi Bee, is a multifaceted author, minister, psalmist, and certified mental health coach dedicated to serving her community. Born in the Bahamas, Geleta has penned five books, including two children's titles, and is passionate about helping families lean on Christ in times of crisis. As a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and a graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelor degree in Psychology with a concentration in Life Coaching and a Business degree, she is well-equipped to provide guidance and support.

When someone is grieving, what should you say? How can you help? How do you comfort without offering shallow platitudes? The Book of Comforts stands in the gap between suffering and hope, offering listeners the abiding comfort found in Scripture and personal experience. Scripture deals plainly and honestly with suffering and simultaneously points people to the rich hope we find in God. The Book of Comforts is a beautiful and comforting gift for those in hard places.

Destination: Hope takes you on the journey of a young widow who loses her husband at the age of 27 while five months pregnant with three young children. It also captures her grief, trauma, and brokenness, and her transformation to becoming whole. It takes you from Day 1 of the sting of widowhood to Day 31 of discovering a new hope in Jesus. Losing someone very dear to you can be traumatizing, which comes with its own negative impact on one’s mental state. Therefore, the author invites you, and anyone else struggling with grief, on this candid heartfelt journey to share in her experiences ...