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Christmas Grief: Bible Verses for Comfort When the Holidays Hurt

If you’re grieving at Christmas, you’re not alone. The season can magnify absence and make everyday routines feel heavier. These Bible verses offer comfort, honesty, and hope—without pretending the pain isn’t real.

Mental Health & Wellness Perspective

Grief often comes in waves. A supportive approach is to allow mixed emotions: joy and sadness can coexist. Choose one gentle ritual (lighting a candle, writing a note, visiting a meaningful place) and one supportive connection (a friend, pastor, therapist). If grief feels overwhelming or unsafe, please seek professional help right away.

The Verses

1

Psalms 34:18

"The LORD {is} nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. {unto...: Heb. to the broken of heart} {of a contrite...: Heb. contrite of spirit}"

God is near to the brokenhearted.

Psalms 34:18 means that God is close to those who are feeling sad or broken-hearted and helps those who are sincerely sorry for their mistakes. If you're going through tough times or feeling remorseful, this verse reassures you that God is near, offering comfort and support.

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3

Revelation 21:4

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."

A future with no tears, death, or pain.

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4

Romans 8:38

"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,"

Nothing can separate you from God’s love.

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5

Romans 8:39

"Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Nothing can separate you from God’s love.

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8

2 Corinthians 1:4

"Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God."

God comforts us so we can comfort others.

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Isaiah 41:10

"Fear thou not; for I {am} with thee: be not dismayed; for I {am} thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

Do not fear; God strengthens and upholds.

Isaiah 41:10 reassures us not to fear because God is always by our side, ready to provide strength and support. When facing challenges like job stress or personal struggles, remember that you're not alone. God promises to help and uphold you, giving you the courage to keep moving forward.

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10

Psalms 23:4

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou {art} with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

God’s presence in the valley.

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12

Romans 15:13

"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost."

Hope and peace even in hardship.

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Related Verses About Christmas

Micah 5:2

But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, {though} thou be little among the thousands of Judah, {yet} out of thee shall he come …

Matthew 1:21

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people …

Matthew 1:23

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, …

Luke 1:30

And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

Luke 1:31

And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

Isaiah 9:6

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his …

Moving Forward

Pick one verse and let it be your “anchor” this week. Read it daily, and let it guide one small act of care for yourself or someone else.

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