What Bible Verses Help With Miscarriage?
Experiencing a miscarriage is a deeply personal and painful event, often accompanied by a profound sense of loss and grief. The scriptures offer solace and understanding during these difficult times as well as all times of suffering. They provide a source of comfort, hope, and healing, acknowledging the pain while assuring God’s compassionate presence and support for those mourning this unique loss.
Psalm 34:18 (NIV): “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV): “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles…”
Jesus’ Work and Compassion in Our Pain
- John 11:33-35 (CSB): “When Jesus saw her crying, and the Jews who had come with her crying, he was deeply moved in his spirit and troubled. “Where have you put him?” he asked. “Lord,” they told him, “come and see.” Jesus wept.”
The whole chapter of the death of Lazaraus and Jesus’ interactions with Mary and Martha is helpful in our loss. It shows that even when we don’t understand Jesus is in control, is working out of love for us even if it doesn’t feel like it, understands our pain and weeps over death and sorrow that we experience, and ultimately through him we experience hope and resurrection.
God’s Nearness in Sorrow
- Psalm 147:3 (NIV): “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
- Matthew 5:4 (NIV): “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
- Psalm 23:4 (NIV): “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff—they comfort me.”
- Revelation 21:4 (NIV): “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.”
These verses affirm that God is intimately close to those in sorrow, offering healing and comfort. His presence is a source of solace and strength, particularly in the depths of mourning and loss.
Hope and Healing
- Jeremiah 31:13 (NIV): “I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.”
- Psalm 30:5 (NIV): “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
- Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (NIV): “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
The scriptures speak to the promise of healing and the restoration of joy after periods of grief. These verses encourage trust in God’s timing and His ability to bring comfort and hope in the aftermath of loss.
Strength in Weakness
- Philippians 4:13 (NIV): “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV): “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'”
- Isaiah 40:29 (NIV): “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
- Psalm 46:1 (NIV): “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
In moments of vulnerability, such as experiencing a miscarriage, God’s Word reassures that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. Believers can find fortitude and resilience in God’s enduring presence and support.
The Value of Life
- Psalm 139:13-16 (NIV): “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
- Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV): “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…”
- Exodus 23:25-26 (NIV): “Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you, and none will miscarry or be barren in your land. I will give you a full life span.”
- Luke 12:6-7 (NIV): “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
These verses underscore the belief that every life, including those unborn, is precious and valued by God. They affirm that God’s care and knowledge extend to all stages of life, even from the womb.
Eternal Perspective
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NIV): “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”
- Revelation 21:1-4 (NIV): “Then I saw ‘a new heaven and a new earth,’ for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain…”
- John 16:22 (NIV): “Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
The Bible offers an eternal perspective on life and loss, providing hope that extends beyond the present. These scriptures encourage believers to find solace in the promise of eternal life and the future reunion with loved ones.
God’s Compassionate Love
- Psalm 34:18 (NIV): “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
- Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV): “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
- Psalm 147:3 (NIV): “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
- Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV): “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
In times of deep sorrow, such as after a miscarriage, the scriptures reveal God’s profound compassion and love. His presence offers healing, rest, and comfort to the brokenhearted.
Prayers for Comfort
- Psalm 23 (NIV): A Psalm of comfort and assurance of God’s guidance and protection.
- Psalm 51:17 (NIV): “My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.”
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV): “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles…”
- Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV): “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
These prayers and psalms can offer solace and comfort to those grieving a miscarriage. They are a means of expressing sorrow, seeking peace, and finding reassurance in God’s loving presence. Read this to continue to explore God’s help in miscarriage.
Key Takeaways
- The Bible acknowledges the pain of miscarriage and offers words of comfort and hope.
- God’s nearness and compassion are emphasized during times of sorrow and loss.
- Scripture affirms the value and sanctity of every life, including the unborn.
- An eternal perspective on life and death can provide solace and hope beyond the immediate grief.
- God’s compassionate love is a source of healing and comfort in the midst of suffering.
- Prayers and psalms can be powerful tools for expressing grief and seeking comfort.