What does the Bible say about sadness?
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The Bible teaches that sadness is a real burden, yet God draws near to his sorrowing people, receives their prayers, and sustains them with his steadfast care. Psalm 34:18 assures the brokenhearted that the Lord is near, while Psalm 55:22 and 1 Peter 5:7 call believers to cast every burden and anxiety upon him. Jesus comforts troubled hearts in John 14:1 and promises not to leave his disciples as orphans in John 14:18. Though grief may endure for a season, God’s purposes remain hopeful and wise, as Jeremiah 29:11 declares, and 1 Peter 5:10 points to his restoring grace after suffering.
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- Psalms 34:18 11 votes
Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
- John 14:1 6 votes
“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.
- Psalms 55:22 5 votes
Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
- 1 Peter 5:7 5 votes
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
- Jeremiah 29:11 4 votes
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
- Psalms 18:2 4 votes
Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
- James 5:13 3 votes
Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.
- John 15:7 2 votes
If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you.
- 1 Peter 5:10 2 votes
But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
- John 14:18 2 votes
I will not leave you orphans. I will come to you.
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