Bible Question: Hello! One of my best friend's close friends was lost in a fatal car accident today. Luckily, he was a Christian. She hasn't ever lost anyone close to her before, and I thought scripture related to dealing with grief and scripture that would hopefully cheer her up would be a great help to her. Any Suggestions?Also, please pray for her, her friend's family and girlfriend. Thank you in advance for any and all help I recieve from you guys. i really appreciate it! |
Bible Answer: You have my prayers! What a very difficult time. To answer your question; first I'd say that no scripture is the best scripture right now. I have seen and heard too many people quote scripture to someone hurting only for it to be received in a negative way, particularly that Romans 8 passage that all things work out for good. That is the LAST thing someone needs to hear when nothing seems to be working out right. The fact is that evil and bad things happen. Hurt with them. Feel with them. Even smile with them (it is okay to smile at a wake). When the time is right, some good scriptures are ones that show Godly people mourning such as when David lost his son and his attendants thought he might be suicidal. Or Psalms that are heart wrenchingly honest before God. Even Jesus who wept (but that verse is too easily passed over -- Jesus WEPT was more than that word conveys. He really really wept.) I am sure others will have great ideas. I did want to get the point across that quoting scripture can often be done at times when silence may be the best course. She may not need nor want to be “cheered up.” Some cultures say that a person who shows little emotion is “handling it” well, and the person crying and weeping are not. I think the opposite. Pithy sayings can’t help at these times, not even if they are scripture meant to reveal the “good” side of every situation. I hope this is helpful. You might check out a book at a Christian Book Store. They have several on helping friends through these times. May God be with you and your friends! MJH |
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