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Hope and Comfort From the Bible
Psalm 22:10 “. . . [F]rom my mother's womb You have been my God.”
Psalm 139:13 “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb.”
Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you . . .”
Psalm 145:9 “The LORD is good to all; He has compassion on all He has made.”
Lamentations 3:33 “For He does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men.”
Isaiah 49:15 [God said] “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!”
2 Corinthians 1:3 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort . . .”
Isaiah 65:17, 19b, 20 [God said] “Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. . . . [T]he sound of weeping and of crying will be heard in it no more. Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days . . .”
Mark 10:14, 16 “[Jesus] . . . said to them, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these . . .' And He took the children in His arms, put His hands on them and blessed them.”
Matthew 18:10, 14 [Jesus said] “See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven. . . . [Y]our Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.”
2 Corinthians 5:1 “Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.”
Revelations 21:1-4 “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. . . . And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.'”
Background Information
When Grief Doesn't End
Despair can halt the natural and healthy process of grieving.
Understanding Miscarriage
Here are the symptoms and causes of miscarriage.
What Not to Say
Sometimes even people with good intentions say the most hurtful things.
Questions and Answers
What are some common reactions to a miscarriage?
Answer
When I want to get pregnant again, is there anything I can do to improve my chances of carrying the baby to term?
Answer
Review Frequently Asked Questions
Stories
Suffering Toward God
Facing their daughter's death forces one couple to answer life's hardest questions.
I Never Knew You, Still I Love You
One woman's story of her grieving period when she miscarried.
If you've been through a experience related to this topic, we invite you to share your story with others.Share Your Story
Other Things to Consider
Where is God in the Midst of All My Troubles?
So many cry out to Him in times of need, but is God really listening? And, more important, does He care?
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