Losing a loved one can make it feel impossible to get through each day. In the overwhelming, unpredictable, and often isolating haze of grief, daily support is essential, but it’s hard to know where to turn. That’s where the free “A Season of Grief” daily emails come in.
These GriefShare devotional emails, delivered to your inbox each morning for a whole year, are a daily source of encouragement and guidance through bite-sized wisdom, comforting quotes, and helpful Bible verses.
At night, it’s easy for your mind to drift to thoughts of your loved one—and then the pain sets back in. In the morning, something is bound to trigger those thoughts, and then the cycle of pain starts all over again. You wish you could reach out to someone, but you don’t want to burden your loved ones—and you think most people won’t understand anyway.
These daily emails can help. Speaking straight to your heart, the daily messages serve as your companion every morning, reminding you that you’re not alone and offering encouragement to carry you through the day.
Here’s a glimpse of what you might find in your inbox:
Grief is not an enemy or a sign of weakness; it is a sign of being human. Grief is the cost of loving someone.
Since grief comes to everyone, why do some people seem to work through it better than others?
“Some people think that going through the losses or crises of life are the exceptional times,” says grief counselor H. Norman Wright. “I see it differently. I see the times of calm as the exceptions. Life really is going through one loss after another, one crisis after another.
“Instead of avoiding talking about these times, let’s do our homework. When you know what to expect, you’re not thrown by them as much, and you’re going to be better able to recover.”
Join us each day for the next year as we walk with you on your journey through grief, strengthened and enabled through the Lord Jesus Christ.
“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31).
Lord God, teach me to embrace my grief and not fight it, so that I may experience the true healing that comes from You. Amen.
Grief’s unexpected turns will throw you again and again. You may feel that for every step forward, you take at least one step back. The grieving process generally takes longer than you ever imagined.
Please don’t rush this process. Remember, what you are feeling is not only normal; it is necessary.
“It’s been seven years, and I’m still going through it,” says Dr. Larry Crabb, whose brother died in a plane crash. “I don’t know if it’s a very holy thing to admit, but when someone says, ‘Well, it’s been a week, a month, a year—Larry, for you it’s been seven years. Get a grip. Where’s your faith in Christ, for goodness’ sake?’ I get really angry.
“Knowing the Lord and His comfort does not take away the ache; instead, it supports you in the middle of the ache. Until I get home to heaven, there’s going to be an ache that won’t quit. The grieving process for me is not so much a matter of getting rid of the pain, but not being controlled by the pain.”
We read in the Psalms that David grew weary with the process of grief and cried out to the Lord. Then he left the timing in God’s hands.
“Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am faint; heal me, LORD, for my bones are in agony. My soul is in deep anguish. How long, LORD, how long? Turn, LORD, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love” (Psalm 6:2–4).
“I am weary with my sighing; Every night I make my bed swim, I flood my couch with my tears. My eye has wasted away with grief” (Psalm 6:6–7 NASB).
Heavenly God, I cannot even begin to put my grief in a time frame. Thank you that I don’t have to. Comfort me and support me as I lean on You. Amen.
The unpredictable timing and odd combinations of emotions that hit you during grief can leave you confused and despairing.
“My life was totally flipped upside down emotionally, in every way you could think of,” says Sue, whose husband died.
Your emotions not only hit hard, but they can also occur at unexpected moments, which makes the impact seem even worse. Being aware of the unpredictable nature of your emotions will help you stand firm during each new barrage. God’s promises in the Bible will also help you to persevere.
In Matthew 5:4 Jesus promises comfort and a blessing for those who go through the process of grief and mourning: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Lord, when my emotions come and go with no semblance of order, remind me that this is to be expected during grief, and help me to stand firm. Amen.
Grief can feel like a long, difficult road, but “A Season of Grief” daily emails can help you take one step at a time. Start receiving support today by signing up here.
If you prefer to have a print book, you’ll find similar daily devotions available in Through a Season of Grief: 365 Devotions for Your Journey from Mourning to Joy. You can purchase this book here.
For in-person support, we encourage you to find a GriefShare group near you or online, where you can connect with others who understand what you’re going through in a safe, compassionate environment.