A good friend of mine just lost her first baby. She wasnt very far along however she has been wanting to have a baby forever and is obviously crushed at her loss. What are some good encouraging bible verses that may help remind her that as bad as things are now they will get better?
2006-10-23 07:31:11 · 19 answers · asked by amyclay350 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Isaiah 49:13 says, "For the LORD has comforted His people And will have compassion on His afflicted."
Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."
2 Corinthians 5:8 , "We are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord."
Although your friend will suffer, and never forget this lost child, I hope for her to find peace. Encourage her to turn to the bible. God will direct her where to turn. He knows her pain, and He knows how to help her unlike anyone else could.
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful."
John 14:27
2006-10-23 07:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by maelynnsdesigns 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a person who lost a baby, I need to know that first God loves me and I was not being punish, then the bible did help in times of heartache and when I didn't understand.
Psalm 55:22
John 14:16-18
Phillippians 4:6-8 peace of mind
Jeremiah 29:11 to know you are loved
Psalm 31:24
Nahum 1:7
Habakkuk 2:2-4
Zephaniah 3:17
2006-10-23 08:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by Tia Ann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not try to give her Bible verses right now. She is hurting too badly for that. Only act as the Bible says to. Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who mourn. Take over any of the unpleasant details of the situation that you can manage. She won't want to hear that her baby was part of all things working together for good right now. She might be able to in a year or so. As a fellow Christian, I urge you to listen to this. Too many people are beaten up when they are hurting by well-meaning friends quoting them scriptures that they aren't ready for.
2006-10-23 07:43:50 · answer #3 · answered by Teddie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John 5:28, 29 - "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
Revelation 21: 3-5 - "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: 'Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.' And the One seated on the throne said: 'Look! I am making all things new.' Also, he says: 'Write, because these words are faithful and true.'"
Psalms 55:22 - "Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself, And he himself will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to totter."
Here is a link for comfort for those who've lost a loved one in death:
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2005/8/15/article_01.htm
2006-10-23 07:36:59 · answer #4 · answered by roc788 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jeremiah 29:11..this verse is very encouraging
2016-05-22 01:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isaiah 54:10
"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Revelation 21:4
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
2006-10-23 08:40:03 · answer #6 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Romans 8:28 - And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose.
2006-10-23 07:39:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Romans 8:28 - And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose.
2006-10-23 07:34:57 · answer #8 · answered by Tori C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were there, I would hug her and pray for peace for her. Since I am not all I can say is "All things work for good for them that love the Lord."
There is another one in Romans about testing build perservance, perservance building hope in Jesus.
Give your friend a hug for me and tell her there is an old gray haired granna praying for her.
2006-10-23 07:36:18 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you need a bible verse? I'm sure you can come up with something supportive all on your own. Try it. It really won't hurt.
2006-10-23 07:41:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋