A Message of Hope and Comfort in the Midst of Miscarriage
If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you love is navigating the painful journey of miscarriage. Just hours or days ago, you were making plans for a new life, and now you’re left with an empty womb, empty arms, and an overwhelming sense of sorrow. I want to start by saying how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I’m sorry for the physical and emotional pain, the sense of death in a space meant for life, and the struggles that come with living in a fallen world.
The Weight of Grief
It’s okay to feel lost for words, to overflow with questions, and to struggle to make sense of this new reality. The weight of grief can be crushing, and it’s natural to wonder how you’ll face another day with the same heartache and emptiness. But in the midst of this darkness, I want to remind you that there is hope beyond the grave because Jesus lives.
Fighting Lies with Truth
In the aftermath of miscarriage, it’s easy to believe lies about ourselves, our bodies, and our worth. We might think that our struggles to conceive or sustain a pregnancy are somehow our fault, a punishment for past sins, or even a curse. But these are lies. As a Christian, you are redeemed, and your baby didn’t die for your sins; Jesus did. Through his life, you now live.
The Power of Scripture
We need to fight these lies with the truth of Scripture, which declares that nothing can separate us from God’s love – not even infertility, miscarriage, or stillbirth. Instead of letting lies loop in our heads, we must take every thought captive to obey Christ and focus on what is true. This means reading God’s word, playing worship music, listening to messages, and asking friends to pray for us.
You Are Not Alone
You might feel very alone right now, but you’re part of a fellowship of mothers who grieve a multitude of sorrows related to motherhood. More importantly, Jesus, our Savior, understands our suffering and sympathizes with our weaknesses. When we draw near to him, we can expect to receive mercy and find grace to help in our time of need.
God’s Care and Comfort
Perhaps you’ve been surrounded by supportive people who’ve wept with you and brought meals. If so, they are evidence of God’s care for you. But when others move on with their lives, our Lord continues to walk with you on your journey. He says, “Fear not, for I am with you,” and he will never leave or forsake you.
Treasures in the Dark
God intends to teach you truths that you might not learn on an easier path. There are treasures he will give you in this dark season, and he is making you more like Jesus. There’s future, eternal glory he is storing up for you. We grieve as women who share a living hope because of our risen Savior.
Comfort in God’s Character
Scripture may not answer all our questions, but what God has revealed offers great comfort to hurting moms. We know that our Lord forms life in the womb, and he saw our little one’s developing frame. We can trust his great promises to sustain, strengthen, help, keep, and love us. As we depend on the Lord, he won’t allow us to be tempted beyond our ability, and his power is made perfect in weakness.
Clinging to Hope
On this side of eternity, we grieve our losses, but we don’t grieve without hope. We grieve as women who share a living hope because of our risen Savior. Cling to these truths today, and if that’s hard to do, ask the Lord to help you.
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