💛 Hope Through Grief – October 17 💛

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”—Psalm 30:5 (KJV)

Grief has its nights—long, quiet hours when tears fall freely, and the ache feels endless. It’s in those moments we wonder if the sun will ever rise again, if our hearts will ever feel light or whole. But God’s Word reminds us that though sorrow may stay for a season, joy will come.

That promise doesn’t erase the pain, but it gives purpose to it. The same God who collects your tears also holds your tomorrows. He walks with you through the valley, never rushing your healing but gently guiding you toward hope.

Hope after loss doesn’t mean forgetting—it means trusting that God is still working in your story. It’s believing that even in the ashes, He is planting seeds of beauty. It’s the quiet faith that whispers, “Lord, I don’t understand, but I still believe You’re good.”

Every sunrise, every gentle breeze, every memory that brings both tears and a smile—these are reminders that love never dies and that God’s comfort is never far.

Reflection for Today:What small sign of hope has God shown you in your grief? Hold onto it and thank Him for His tender presence in your healing.

Prayer:Heavenly Father, thank You for being my comfort in the darkness and my hope in the morning. When grief feels heavy, remind me that Your joy will return in Your time. Help me to hold onto Your promises and trust that You are making something beautiful from my pain. Amen.