Weekend Grief Support Devotionals for January 10th & 11th

🌿 January 10 Grief Support Devotional

“God Holds Your Child—and He Holds You”

Scripture:

“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”— Matthew 19:14 (KJV)

The loss of a child changes everything.There are no words deep enough to explain the ache, no timeline that can measure the grief, no comparison that can capture the love you still carry.

Today, God gently reminds your heart of a sacred truth:your child is held—by Him.

The same Jesus who welcomed children into His arms has not let go of yours. Your child is not lost to God. They are not forgotten. They are safe, loved, and fully known in His presence.

And just as surely as God holds your child, He is holding you.

He sees the empty spaces.He hears the prayers that break mid-sentence.He understands the pain no one else can touch.

You are not expected to “move on.”You are not asked to stop loving.You are not required to explain your sorrow.

God honors your love because it mirrors His own.

Today, if your heart feels shattered, let God carry what you cannot. Let Him remind you that love does not end with loss—and that one day, what feels broken now will be restored in His perfect presence.

💛 Prayer:

Lord,Thank You for holding my child in Your loving arms. On the days my heart aches beyond words, hold me too. Give me comfort when the pain feels unbearable and remind me that my child is safe with You. Carry me through today with Your peace and unfailing love.In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

🌿 January 11 Grief Support Devotional

“Love Stronger Than Death”

Scripture:

“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it.”— Song of Solomon 8:7 (KJV)

The love between a parent and child does not end—not even with death. It is woven too deeply into your soul, too sacred to be undone by loss.

Grief may come in waves.Some days gentle,some days overwhelming.

But love remains.

Your child’s life mattered.Their laughter mattered.Their presence mattered.And the love you shared still matters—now and forever.

God assures us that love cannot be quenched. Not by sorrow. Not by time. Not by separation. Love is eternal because God Himself is love.

On this quiet weekend day, give yourself permission to remember. Say their name. Hold the memories. Cry if you need to. Smile if a moment of joy appears. None of it dishonors your child.

Love is not something you have to let go of.It is something you carry forward.

And God walks with you—through every memory, every tear, every breath—until the day love and joy are made whole again.

💛 Prayer:

Lord,Thank You for the love I carry for my child—a love that never ends. When grief feels heavy, remind me that love is stronger than death and that You are walking with me through every moment. Hold my heart gently and give me hope that one day all things will be made new.In Jesus’ Name, Amen.