Hope through the Holidays: Infographic, Scriptures, Prayers, and Guided Reflection Journal
The holidays can be especially painful when your heart is broken. Where there once was excitement and planning, there may now be emptiness or a deep ache that seems to follow you through every tradition. Hope Through the Holidays is designed to come alongside you in that pain, gently reminding you that God sees you, loves you, and has not left you alone in this season.
This collection brings together Scripture, prayer, and practical help for those walking through grief. “Scriptures for the Grieving Heart This Holiday Season” offers handpicked Bible verses to steady your soul when waves of sorrow hit. Our “How to Survive Holiday Sadness” infographic gives simple, grace-filled steps, comforting Scripture, and prayer prompts to help you navigate days that feel heavier than you expected.
You’ll also find “Prayers for Those Mourning This Holiday Season,” a PDF of six heartfelt, Scripture-based prayers to guide you when you don’t know what to say to God. Finally, “5 Ways to Cope with the First Holiday Season After the Loss of a Spouse” reflection piece offers compassionate, practical guidance and questions for those facing empty chairs and quiet rooms, with gentle steps toward healing and hope.
Each resource includes reflection questions to help you process your emotions, honor your loved one, and draw closer to the Lord. Whether you are grieving a recent loss or remembering someone deeply missed, this Hope Through the Holidays collection is meant to be a soft place to land—a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, the light of Christ is still shining for you.
Scriptures for the Grieving Heart This Holiday Season
The holidays are drawing near, and those in grief feel a sense of dread where anticipation used to live. In the past, we’d be making plans, visualizing the way we want our times together with family to be. But now, instead of looking forward to the holidays, we quietly wonder how we will get through with our broken hearts.
The greatest comfort we can find is by resting in God's Word. Let these Scriptures wrap you in His care and be a constant reminder over the coming months.
Infographic: How to Survive “Holiday Sadness”
The holidays can magnify both joy and pain. If your world feels heavy this season, take heart—God’s light still shines in the dark. The same Savior born in a manger can meet you in your brokenness today. This infographic offers comforting Scripture, prayer, and tips for surviving the holidays when you feel weighed down by grief or loneliness.
Prayers for Those Mourning This Holiday Season
For many, the holidays are a time of joy—but for those carrying the weight of grief, this season can feel especially heavy. This PDF offers six heartfelt, Scripture-based prayers to help you meet God in your mourning. Each one gently lifts sorrow into the hands of our Comforter, anchoring you in His peace, presence, and eternal hope. Whether you’re grieving a recent loss or remembering someone deeply missed, let these prayers be a refuge you return to throughout the holiday season.
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5 Ways to Cope with the First Holiday Season After the Loss of a Spouse
The holiday season can magnify the ache of grief—especially when it’s your first Thanksgiving and Christmas without your spouse. If you’re feeling the weight of loss during a season meant for joy, this guide will remind you that you’re not alone—God sees your sorrow, and He longs to bring comfort, healing, and light into even the hardest days. Let this compassionate resource help you take one small step toward healing this holiday season.
Each section includes reflection questions to help you process your emotions, honor your loved one, and draw closer to God.
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Originally published November 17, 2025.
