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There's no shame in being sad. The life we've been given was never promised to be free of pain or sorrow. It is critical however that during the times we are hurting most, we run to God and his Word for peace and comfort.

These powerful daily readings unpack what it means to live life with no regrets. Be refreshed and learn how to serve and glorify God as though every day were your last. This devotional is based on Robin Bertram's book No Regrets.

When we grieve, we genuinely do feel immense pain. That deep pain lingers when we experience the loss of someone we dearly love. What does the Bible teach us about grieving? We will dive deep into this topic in this Bible Plan and apply God’s Word to soothe our broken hearts.

Grief is a human experience and no one is immune to it. We grieve when we lose someone or a dream dies. It can strike at any point and is often when we least expect it. We’ll dive into understanding grief and learn how to process the different kinds we’ll go through. Join in on the 5-day Plan so that you can get through your grief in a healthy way.

Your past does not have to define your future. Using God’s word, you can silence the voice of regret, experience peace, and make a fresh start. Join me on this six-day journey taken directly from my study and devotional, If Only, as we learn how to live a life with no regrets! I believe God will bring you healing and clarity as you seek Him through His Word.

Grief comes as a natural part of life. When you lose someone you love, navigating the grieving process can be difficult. Through this reading plan, Tony Evans speaks from his heart based on the recent, sudden loss of his niece. These principles can help you to learn how to grieve well and embrace healing. 

Enduring the loss of a pet is a difficult transitional challenge. Pets are members of families and when one passes away, it can be a hard event to recover from. Although feelings of grief are present, remember that GOD’s promises are still true. In this Plan readers will be encouraged to stand on God’s word, because even in despairing times , God provides Joy in the Mourning.

When Kim's three-year-old son passed away, she found plenty of resources on grieving. She says what she really needed, though, “was someone who would give me advice for living, not just grieving.” In this five-day devotional, Kim will share a raw vulnerability, a deep well of wisdom, and the knowledge of someone who’s been there as she walks grieving parents through the life-after-death process and surviving the sorrow of loss.

Pets make us laugh and teach us responsibility. They're family and it is tough imagining life without them. How do you handle their unexpected illnesses or injuries? Who heals and comforts you when they pass? In this plan, you'll find encouragement and will be challenged to walk by faith in your pet's darkest moments. In seemingly hopeless situations continue to hope and trust God's got your pet and you.

When you lose someone you love, life returns to normal in about 14 days — for everybody but you! If you're feeling stuck in sorrow, you are not alone. Grief Survivor author, Beth Marshall understands. After losing close family members, she realized grief is hard work! The Grief Survivor study will encourage you to write, and trust the Lord to do what only He can do — restore joy-filled life!

Grief can feel unbearable. Although well-meaning friends and family offer support and encouragement, we often still feel like no one really understands—that we’re alone in our suffering. In this plan, you’ll encounter comforting Scriptures to help you find perspective from God, feel our Savior’s great concern for you, and experience relief from your pain.

When you lose someone you love, the deep sorrow, anxiety, brain fog, and feeling downright crushed can feel a little like crazy. You are not going crazy! You are grieving. The Uncrushed Grief plan is filled with inspiring stories, practical steps for healthy grieving, and interactive writing prompts. God promises to rescue us when we’re crushed in spirit and can turn our deep mourning into dancing again.

When someone we love dies, we often feel many different emotions. In this 10-day devotional, learn how to handle grief when our loved ones go to be with the Lord. These are lessons that the Lord has been teaching me after my beloved wife went home to be with the Lord at the end of June 2021.

Raising the bar for a conversation on grief. A high school devotional designed to help students navigate seasons of grief in their lives. In this devotional, you’ll find encouragement to turn to Jesus for support, love, and comfort as you grieve.

Grieving is not weakness. It’s a necessary step on the road to healing. In this study, you will explore God's Word and reflect on what grieving is, healthy grieving, and when grieving is difficult. This study is part 3 of the Never Alone: Trauma Healing series. While written for the military community, the themes apply to anyone who has experienced intense trials and wants to heal.

In this series, we’re discussing the different seasons of life and how to live them with purpose and no regrets. As we try to get our careers off the ground, we will tend to make mistakes and learn hard lessons. This is part of God’s character development.

"Blessed are those who mourn..." (Matthew 5:4, NIV) How is that supposed to work? Throughout Scripture, we are encouraged to have joy in all circumstances. Could there be a link between joy and mourning?

This plan is intended to help you walk through grief in a healthy way as you discover how to cling to the Lord and His people.

Grief is real—and it hurts. It isn’t something you can ignore, bury beneath the demands of daily life, or wish away overnight. You have to work through it. Rest assured, you can get beyond your grief. God doesn’t expect you to go through it alone—He promises to be with you every step of the way.

How do you move on after a tragic loss? When you feel you’ve lost the only good thing in life and you will never feel normal again? When you feel overcome by sadness and grief, you need to know there’s a God who understands and wants to comfort you. In this plan, you will learn that by choosing to focus on love, hope, and joy you can survive your grief.

Do you feel like you have no hope? Has the darkness of your suffering blinded you to all aspects of light? Do you need comfort to seep down into your soul? Through this letter, Paul wrote, Jesus will give you exactly what you need right now.

Christians seem uncomfortable with the topic of grief, but people need extra care when they're hurting. Let this 7-day plan help you in your journey with grief and as you seek to love others.

This plan is a 60-day new approach to grief recovery. If you've experienced great loss, this plan will minister to you and bring a fresh perspective on how God wants to reveal Himself to you, and help you experience His love.

Grief has never been easy to deal with, but in this three-day devotional, we hope that you might find great comfort and support as you walk through the journey of grief. Hear how God comforts you now, how He comforts you moving forward, and how He can use the loss you’ve experienced to bring true life wherever you may be.

There are often times when we do not understand the difficult moments we are going through. This plan will help you understand that God allows pain, anguish, and suffering moments just for us to understand our current situation. It will be four days of reflection and immersion in the Word of God for you to understand what God wants from you. I know you will experience an incredible transformation!