Loss

Grief is not a straight road but a circle we revisit. It doesn’t ask permission; it arrives unannounced. Healing isn’t about “getting past it” once but learning how to meet it when it returns. 
As I have walked through my own loss, I have come to hold onto a few truths that I hope will steady you too: that you aren't broken when grief comes back—you're human; grief reflects how deeply you've loved; and God can gently use even this pain to help you love others.
(This plan was written by Angie Mote.)

Within the Word - When Grief Circles Back

Grief changes everything. The life you knew, the rhythms you shared, and the future you once imagined can suddenly feel unfamiliar and uncertain. In the middle of that loss, God’s grace has not been taken from you. It is still present, still holding you, and still making a way forward.

Trusting God:  Living in His Grace

Has anyone ever made you feel like you should hide your tears and bury your pain? Jesus endured the greatest suffering anyone will ever face, yet He did not turn away from sorrow. As we look to His life in this five-day plan, we’ll discover that our grief is not something to hide, but something to bring before God. 

There is room for your tears. You are free to weep. 

Free to Weep

Grief comes to everyone sooner or later, and whether it's the death of a loved one or the loss of some cherished aspect of our life or identity, God's Word is crucial for grieving well. Past hurts have a habit of snagging our hearts in unexpected moments, but God provides abundant grace to help the believer move through grief without getting stuck and without wasting the opportunity to walk more closely with the Lord who lightens our darkness.

Moving Through Grief Without Getting Stuck

This five-day Bible plan explores a deeper, Spirit-anchored joy that remains steady through loss, celebrates healing, endures pressure, and is ultimately restored in God’s presence. Through honest personal stories, Scripture reflection, and guided prayer, it helps readers rediscover joy not as a feeling tied to outcomes but as a strength rooted in Christ. Each day invites you to return to the well of salvation and draw fresh life from the Holy Spirit.

UNSHAKEABLE JOY

Jesus is well acquainted with our suffering, betrayal, grief, and pain. There are many ways we can navigate the deep valleys of layered hurt. 
This plan focuses on the promise that, as followers of Christ, we do not walk these paths alone. 
We have countless promises to lean into and glean from to get us to the other side of our sufferings. 


Acquainted

Have you ever prayed a prayer that God didn’t answer? Few things are harder to process. Why would a loving God seem to hold back, allowing his child to endure such deep suffering? 

In this 6-day devotional, missionaries David and Alicia Lloyd wrestle with these questions alongside you. After losing their son, daughter-in-law, and beloved co-worker in a gang attack, they share what it looks like to hold onto faith in the midst of disappointment and suffering.

When God Disappoints You

There’s no limit to who can experience tragedy. Sooner or later, everyone will be faced with the sadness and difficulties associated with sudden traumatic events that change life forever. Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he invites you to experience God’s compassion during times of crisis and helps you discover how to respond when tragedy strikes.

When Tragedy Strikes

Have you experienced loss, heartbreak, or disappointment that’s left you wondering if God can restore what’s been broken? Like me, maybe you bear scars—scars of the soul, marks from the wounds of loss, of dreams derailed. If so, those scars tell stories. They are reminders of pain, but also indicators of purpose—of calling. God knows all about scars, and he loves to redeem ours as he faithfully leads us into good places. Together, let’s look at Biblical truths and discover how God can bring beauty from ashes, purpose from pain, and strength from sorrow.