
Hope in Times of Loss
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.—Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. For those who lived in a land of deep shadows— light! Sunbursts of light!—Isaiah 9:2 (MSG)
This time of year when the nights are long, the world can seem like a dark place. Remind yourself that God’s light is infinitely brighter than light on earth and you can bring heavenly light into your life! Fill your mind with Scripture and good thoughts.
Dear God, when I’m downcast, You have the power to turn my darkness into Light.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.—Psalm 34:18 (NIV)

A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.—Proverbs 19:11 (NIV)

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.—2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
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