Scriptures for overcoming grief.

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

Psalm 147:3

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

Psalm 34:18

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

1 Peter 5:7

 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

 Psalm 34:17

"The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles."

Psalm 23:4

 "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

Psalm 18:2

 "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."

Matthew 11:28

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

 Romans 8:38-39

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

2 Corinthians 4:16-17

"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."