Jeff Deshaies
I want to let you know how sincerely sorry I am for your loss. I can see how much his family meant to him. Families are so important in this day and age; it is never easy when we lose a loved one in death. The best friend a bereaved person can have is our creator. Pour out your heart to him in prayer because “he cares for you.†(1 Peter 5:7) Moreover, he promises that all who do so will have their thoughts and feelings soothed by “the peace of God that surpasses all understanding.†(Philippians 4:6, 7) Also, allow God to help you heal by means of his consoling Word, the Bible. You may even want to memorize a few of them. Having such thoughts to ponder over may be especially helpful at night when you are alone and find it hard to sleep.—Isaiah 57:15. Here are a list of scriptures that have helped me to cope with the loss of my loved one. God feels for you in your pain —Psalm 55:22; 1 Peter 5:7.God patiently listens to the prayers of his servants.—Psalm 86:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:17.God misses people who have died.—Job 14:13-15.God promises to resurrect the dead.—Isaiah 26:19; John 5:28, 29.