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The one that has helped me the most is Psalm 27:10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. Of course when parents die, they aren't forsaking their children on purpose, but that verse still means a lot to me. Then there is Psalm 91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. And 2 Corinthians 6:18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. And Psalm 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. And Psalm 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. And Isaiah 66:13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
There are different kinds of loss: the realization of no longer having something; or having less of something... like money, wealth or material possessions. And there is the loss of a loved one.
Dealing with these things depends on where one's heart is -- what any given individual "trusts" in... or where they place their hope and trust. What their life's expectations are. Or if they even have any.
The bottom line comes down to, what is one's "HOPE for the future."
If a person's hope lies in gold, silver and material possessions... The Bible tells us all things will all be proven and tested as to their reliability and durability in the coming fire.
The Bible tells us to choose wisely the foundation upon which we build our houses [our lives]. It tells us to build our lives and our hopes on Jesus Christ, the Creator God of the Old Testament who "made the universe."
"All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made." (John 1:3)
"For no one can lay any foundation other than the One already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up, he will SUFFER LOSS; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames." (I Cor.3:11-15 NIV)
The Bible reminds us not to place our hope and trust in the things of this world for this world will be burned up in the end. But, to place our trust in Spiritual things... heavenly things... Eternal things.
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great Mercy He has given us New Birth into a Living Hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an Inheritance that can never perish, spoil of fade -- kept in heaven for you, who through Faith are shielded by God's Power until the coming of the Salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
"In this you greatly rejoice, though NOW FOR A LITTLE WHILE YOU MAY HAVE HAD TO SUFFER GRIEF IN ALL KINDS OF TRIALS. These have come SO THAT YOUR FAITH -- OF GREATER WORTH THAN GOLD, which perishes even though refined by fire -- MAY BE PROVED GENUINE and may result in Praise, Glory and Honor WHEN JESUS CHRIST IS REVEALED.
"Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you BELIEVE in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and Glorious Joy, for you are receiving the GOAL OF YOUR FAITH, the Salvation of your souls." (I Peter 1:3-9 NIV)
Being "mortal" and living in a physical world... loss is inevitable in all its different forms. The world is winding down... and we're all dying.
It's the "dealing with it" [or the failure to deal with it] that molds the character in us... and shapes us into what we shall become in the end... what we ultimately become throughout Eternity.
And where we place our hope and trust [in material things or spiritual things] determines how we deal with loss.
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the Glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation FOR THE SONS OF GOD TO BE REVEALED. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the One who subjected it, IN HOPE that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the THE CHILDREN OF GOD.
"We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the Firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for OUR ADOPTION AS SONS, the Redemption of our bodies. For IN THIS HOPE WE WERE SAVED. But Hope that is seen is no Hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But IF WE HOPE FOR WHAT WE DO NOT YET HAVE, WE WAIT FOR IT PATIENTLY." (Rom.8:18-25 NIV)
Dealing with loss [and subsequently - HOPE] all depends on the source of one's trust, beliefs, value system.
The Bible tells us to deal with it in the Love of Christ. Not in holding loss and suffering in... but in letting it out. God's Love isn't inward self-love... but outgoing, shared Love that flows through others. The Bible calls it "Rivers of Living Water."
"Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, Streams of Living Water will flow from within him.' By this He meant the Spirit, which those who believed in Him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been Glorified." (John 7:38-39 NIV)
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly Love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, SERVING THE LORD. Be joyful IN HOPE, patient IN AFFLICTION, faithful IN PRAYER.
"Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; BLESS and DO NOT CURSE. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." (Rom.12:10-15 NIV)
These are some good Bible verses of encouragement and Hope in "dealing with loss"... dealing with "life."
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