Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.  Matthew 5:4

Blessed – that beautiful word again. Loved and favored by God. And, again, it seems to be a contradiction, doesn’t it?

They that mourn. When we’re in deep sadness, do we feel favored by God?

Remember, this is a promise. Those who mourn are blessed by God and promised to be comforted.

Let’s expand Matthew 5:4:

Blessed (loved and favored by God) are they that mourn (mourn for or lament): for they will be comforted (encouraged and strengthened by consolation).

Alone and hopeless. That’s how we might feel when we mourn deeply for our situation. When my Mom died, I knew I would see her again but still a deep sadness covered me. I wanted to see her now! I wanted to talk to her, to sit with her now!


When I turned to God, He fulfilled His promises. 


Many of us have mourned the loss of a loved one. Some have felt hopelessness when we lost our jobs. Some of us have been devastated by unfaithfulness or betrayal. 


In every moment, God is there!

He draws close and covers us with His peace. He reminds us we are loved and cherished. We know He understands our deep sorrow because He surrendered His only Son to a horrible death – for us!

But these blessings are only the beginning. He gives us so much more.

Sometimes I’ve just wanted to stay in bed – maybe climb under the bed! Have you felt that way? The things ahead of us might seem overwhelming, but God gives us courage and the promise of His presence.

When we can’t stand anymore, He strengthens us. He gently lifts us and helps us to go on, one step at a time. The days before us don’t become easy, but they become possible.

Jesus is our Savior; He cleanses us from our sins and restores us to His family.

Jesus is also our Savior when we walk through sorrow and grief. He surrounds us with peace and love, and He gives us courage and strength.

Praise the Lord for His blessings!

Please share your thoughts.

How He has covered you with His blessings during dark days?

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