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As believers, we are all living with the expectation of living again. However, while we still live in these fleshly bodies, confronting death and grief can be heartbreaking. Learn how to navigate this space and let the healing process begin!

Do you have any regrets? Watch this devotional series to learn how you can move on from the regrets of your past.

Many of our feelings are complicated, difficult to discuss, and frustrating to navigate. Join us in a five-part series to explore some of the more complex emotions. In this section, we’ll look at Loss & Grief.

Guardrails are put in place to keep our vehicles from straying into dangerous or off-limit areas. We often don’t see them until we need them—and then we’re sure thankful they’re there. What if we had guardrails in our relationships, finances, and careers? What might those look like? How might they keep us from future regrets? For the next five days, let’s explore how to set up personal guardrails.

Has something happened that you didn't see coming? Are you in an emotional place you never planned to be? Grief shows up in our lives uninvited. Unhealed grief has sent me to the emergency room and onto my knees in prayer. What I discovered in the Psalms helped me heal, and I want to help you too!

Any grieving process is painful. But if you are facing the loss of a loved one, the Bible says God is ‘near to the broken-hearted’ (Psalm 34:18 ESVUK), and He is able to carry you through the process of grieving. Read this 30-day devotional from UCB about how God draws close to those experiencing grief and loss.

We all experience great loss- the loss of a relationship, a job, a loved one, or simply the loss of life as it once was. We’re sure that life is not supposed to be this way and so we grieve and mourn for what could have been. Join us for a 5-part plan that will help us learn the language and heart of lament in Scripture.

The topic of Sorrow is complex, real, and not pleasant. The Lord knows when we feel sorrow, and He promises us that He is walking through it with us, He is compassionate, loving, and He even turns it into joy and dancing! Let’s all embrace sorrow this week, with trust and faith in the Lord.

The heartache that follows a miscarriage has the potential to draw us closer to God or away from Him. Our enemy, Satan, wants to take our raw emotions and lure us as far from God as he possibly can. Only God can offer the peace and healing our hearts desire. This plan will identify the seven stages of grief and guide women to find true healing within God’s Word. 

God is the best source of comfort you will find. He knows you better than anyone else does, and he is full of understanding for every situation. Lay your heart at the Father’s feet and wait for his compassionate response. As you read these devotions taken from "Joy and Strength: 365 Devotions for Grief and Loss" let God be your strength as you cry out to him.

When Jonathan Pitts took his wife of 15 years into his arms for their anniversary dance, he had no idea that within a month he would be on a completely different journey, navigating life after Wynter's sudden death at the age of 38. In this plan, Jonathan’s story of losing the most wonderful gift he had ever been given and his journey toward understanding life without her.

Kids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this devotional from licensed counselor Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner, kids will discover that it’s okay to be sad and that God is in all things, including sadness. Sad becomes an emotion that kids don’t need to avoid and instead something they can use to grow closer to God.

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on John 11 and the grief we face. It's part of an ongoing series through John.

Remember when we were unmasked, could hug our loved ones and were able to travel freely? All of us have lost a way of life that we’re not sure we’ll ever fully get back. In this 5-day devotional, discover how Jesus can bring newness of life—even to your greatest losses.

One way to view life’s most painful journeys is through the prism of grieve, breathe, receive (GBR). When Friday’s sudden darkness (grief) leads to Saturday’s confusion and questions (breathe), we eagerly await Sunday’s resurrected peace and possibility (receive). Along the way, we can embrace the process or resist it. I pray that in these devotionals, you will glimpse the power of grace, mercy, love, and hope for your own journey.

We are excited about this time of year. Christmas!!! Joy to the world the Lord has come. This holiday should be one to remember. Although, many of us have gone through a season where we may have lost a loved one or even went through a divorce. We have great news for you, Jesus is still here for you and He has a gift worth looking forward to receiving.

Losing a child can be crippling. If you are now struggling to recognize your value or purpose after suffering child loss, this devotional is for you. The Word of God shines a light to help you through your darkest moments--to restore and remind you of how beautiful and powerful you truly are. Be encouraged and know you are not alone.

A conversation about hope in grief. A middle school devotional designed to help students navigate the grief of disappointment and loss. In this devotional, you’ll find encouragement to see how Jesus brings hope in the midst of grief.

Has a trial, loss, or hardship knocked your breath out of you? This 45-Day reading plan will reveal how to get your breath back after “life” knocks it out of you. Through seeking God’s heart and healing, this Bible plan shows how we can find great treasure through the hardships we face in life.

If you are struggling with grief, know you are not alone. Scripture is filled with examples of people who experienced the death of someone they held dear. Whether your loss was recent or not, God is able to comfort you. This five-day devotional plan will remind you of His care for those who grieve and mourn.

Do you ever ask yourself, why am I here? Sit down with pastor and author John Onwuchekwa while he draws from the book of Ecclesiastes and from experiences in his own life to share how you can find lasting joy and true purpose in a God who never changes. There's nothing God won't use.

Regrets. We all have them. Whether it be last week or last year, we long to make things right – to change direction, to begin again. The good news is this: You can escape the “Sorry Cycle” of longing and regret and start over. Give God the opportunity to redeem your regrets so you can see good come from life’s deepest disappointments. Yes, you can learn to live beyond your regrets!

When we face suffering and difficulties, they can be a severe test of our faith. But our very faith in God can also give new hope. The Bible shows us a way from sorrow to trust when we bring our distress to God in a lament.

We all experience great loss- a relationship, a job, a loved one, or simply life as it once was. We’re sure that life is not supposed to be this way, so we grieve and mourn for what could have been. We’re not alone. Join us for the second week of a 5-part plan that will help us learn the language and heart of lament in Scripture.

Most people experience deep pain at some point in their life. After a traumatic or difficult event, people may feel angry, confused, or scared. There are other forms of pain - grief, broken relationships, addictions, and more. Most people encounter one of these in their life - and the worst part is that without processing the pain, people often become bitter or numb.