When death takes away a godly man, it takes him away from his sins! And as death rids the believer of all his sins—so it will rid him of all his sorrows. Death cures all diseases, the aching head and the unbelieving heart.
Category: Grief and Child Loss
Books, articles, quotes and support for those who are grieving the loss a loved one. ” . . . the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” 2 Corinthians 1:4
The Death of Children | George Mylne, 1871
Visit not the tomb for mournful musings. If you can do it in joyful expectation of the coming day-the day of days-the resurrection morn, when earth shall render up the righteous dead to meet their Lord, then you may go with profit to the tomb-not otherwise.
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Grief Brain? Me?
NOTE: I want to thank Melanie De Simone thelifeididntchoose.com for her helpful post: Grief Brain: It’s a Real Thing! Just Another Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting I was sitting in the pew waiting for Wednesday evening prayer meeting to start. My middle son, Josef, and I had gotten there early to set up for the video …
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Forward Lies the Crown, Onward is the Goal – C.H. Spurgeon
The joys of heaven will surely compensate for the sorrows of earth.
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God is On His Throne | Grief Quote #7
Why dost thou worry thyself? What use can thy fretting serve? Thou art on board a vessel which thou couldst not steer even if the great Captain put thee at the helm, of which thou couldst not so much as reef a sail, yet thou worriest as if thou wert captain and helmsman. Oh, be quiet; God is Master!
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer | Grief Quote #11
One bears what was lovely in the past not as a thorn but as a precious gift deep within, a hidden treasure of which one can always be certain. -Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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Two Years Closer
January 11, 2016 was the best day of Hans' life. That's the day he entered the Presence of Almighty God. And we are two years closer to seeing him again. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 † https://youcantrusthim.com/2019/01/29/is-anyone-remembering-him-today/
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C.H. Spurgeon | Evening, January 10
In my flesh shall I see God.Job 19:26 Mark the subject of Job's devout anticipation "I shall see God." He does not say, "I shall see the saints" - though doubtless that will be untold felicity - but, "I shall see God." It is not - "I shall see the pearly gates, I shall behold …
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When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Dear Grieving, Believing Parent: This hymn never fails to lift my spirit and I can't wait to sing it with all the saints in glory. Take a few minutes' break from your day to view this video. I think I can promise you will be encouraged. With God’s help, let’s train ourselves to keep focused …
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Grief Quote #3
There is no grief like the grief that does not speak. HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW
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That Woman
She is operating under the power of the Holy Ghost. Her ship is powered by Someone Else's fuel.
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The Last Christmas: Baubles & Trinkets
Hans does not care at all now about missing his birthday or about unopened presents. No, eleven months later (our time), Hans is joy-struck, blown away by the magnificence of God’s glory and by the wonders of His Heaven.
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Shaken | Grief Quote #4, George Whitefield
At first I was shaken, but looking up, I recovered my strength . . . George Whitefield This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. https://youcantrusthim.com/2021/10/21/the-most-important-thing/
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Looking Forward
Reality demands that I accept the facts as they are. It is a matter of discipline to remember those facts, believe them, and live them with love, purpose, and praise for my Father in Heaven who loves me and in whose presence Hans now is.
You Can Trust Him 