Death Is Not the End: Healing & Hope Through Griefಮಾದರಿ

Acknowledge Your Grief

Grief is evidence of love. It’s the reason for the deep pain and sorrow you feel. When someone you care about is gone, your heart naturally aches for what was and what will never be again.

Jesus himself fully experienced this. The prophet Isaiah describes Jesus as “a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief” (Isaiah 53:3 NLT). Jesus didn’t just observe grief—he carried it.

Jesus also acknowledged his grief. In John 11, even though he knew he would raise Lazarus from the dead, Jesus was overcome with sorrow and wept openly. He felt his own pain, and he entered into the pain of those around him. He didn’t rush past it. He stood with them in it.

Acknowledging your grief isn’t a sign of weakness or a lack of faith. It’s a necessary step toward healing. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” That promise shows God’s heart for hurting people. It means your pain matters to him. He sees it. He personally understands it. And he meets you in it with deep compassion.

You don’t have to pretend everything is okay. God can handle your questions, your tears, and even your anger. He invites you to bring your whole heart to him—including the broken parts.