It’s Okay To Mourn

Verses Used :

• John 11:35
• Psalm 34:18
• 1 Thessalonians 4:13
• Revelation 21:4
• Romans 12:15

Devotional

It’s okay to mourn. That may sound simple, but sometimes we need to hear it. Life has a way of reminding us just how fragile things really are. A dear friend of mine is walking through that reality right now as her mom is in the hospital again. After a fall in the kitchen, there have been multiple visits, and now she is back in the ICU. When I felt led to message her this morning, I told her I was praying — but I also started talking about grief.

Because grief doesn’t just show up after someone passes. Sometimes it begins in the waiting. Sometimes it shows up in the quiet fears we carry. With my own mom’s health, there are mornings when I wake up and wonder, “Is today the day she doesn’t wake up?” That thought is not rooted in fear about eternity. I am grateful she follows Christ. I have peace about where she will go when her time comes. But as a human being, I know I will never truly be ready to let her go.

The tension is real. I love my life here, yet I am also excited about the day I will go home to God. I want my mom and my friends to experience that joy too. But at the same time, I don’t want to lose them here. Loss is powerful. It shakes us. It exposes just how deeply we love.

Scripture reminds us in John 11:35 that even Jesus wept. He knew resurrection was coming, yet He still mourned. That shows us something important — mourning is not weakness. Mourning is love expressed through tears. Romans 12:15 tells us to weep with those who weep. God understands the pain of loss because He sees the bigger picture of eternity while still caring deeply about our present hurt.

I told my friend something else today that has stayed on my heart. Imagine how much God mourns when one of His children chooses a path away from Him. His love is deeper than we can comprehend. If we feel such pain at the thought of losing someone for a lifetime, how much more must His heart ache at the thought of losing someone for eternity? That truth reminds me why sharing God’s love matters so much.

When my dad passed away in 2013, I was far from God. I thought I handled it well. I kept going, stayed busy, told myself I was fine. Then about six months later, near Christmas, grief hit me like a ton of bricks. I lost a month of work and I barely moved from my chair. I was shocked by how heavy the sorrow felt. But by God’s grace, I eventually came through it.

Grief will come. We will mourn because we love. Psalm 34:18 says the Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He does not expect us to pretend we are okay. At the same time, we are not meant to live permanently in grief. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 reminds us that believers grieve differently — with hope. And Revelation 21:4 promises a future where there will be no more pain, tears, or death.

God may not heal every sickness on this earth. We may never fully understand why until we stand before Him. But one day, all who belong to Him will be whole again. That is our comfort. That is our promise.

My heart’s desire is that as many people as possible experience that eternity with Him. That is why I keep sharing His love. Won’t you walk toward Him today?

Love you all. God bless.

Prayer

Father,
Thank You for understanding my heart when I am hurting. Thank You for being close when grief feels overwhelming. Help me to mourn in a healthy way and not become lost in sorrow. Remind me of the hope we have in You and the promise of eternity. Comfort those who are walking through loss right now. Strengthen our faith and help us trust Your plan even when we do not understand it. Use my life to share Your love with others.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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