From Brokeness to Brightness

"The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:17-18

1. Acknowledge The Grief, But Know There Is Hope

"A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:4

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Romans 12:15

2. Be In Supportive Community
"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11

3. Pray

"Come near to God and he will come near to you.”
James 4:8

"The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
James 5:16

4. Serve Others Through…

"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Matthew 25:40

"And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
Hebrews 13:16