First principle

Loss

Grief for real loss and possible loss — He is near the brokenhearted.

This hour

Under fire

The next right hold — walk this hour.

  • The Lord is near the brokenhearted. Mourning is not unbelief.
  • Do not grieve as those without hope. Tears and hope can share a room.
  • The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Bless His name with empty hands.

Prayer

When you do not have the words.

  • Father, my hands are empty. Be near. Amen.

Truth

When you can read deeper — Scripture-rooted steel.

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.

The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.