Finding Hope
Grieving the death of your baby brings a multitude of emotions—sorrow, confusion, anger, and longing. In the midst of this pain, having a relationship with God can provide strength and comfort that no earthly source can fully offer.
God is present when the grief feels unbearable, when friends and family cannot fully understand the depth of your loss, and when coping feels impossible. He knows your pain. He understands your sadness and even your anger. He is a God who supports, who loves, and who grieves alongside you.
A relationship with God also brings the profound hope of eternity. His Word assures us that we will one day see our babies and loved ones again in Heaven. This hope is not wishful thinking, but a confident expectation rooted in God’s promises of everlasting life and reunion.
Starting or deepening your relationship with God not only helps you walk through earthly struggles, but also assures you of the gift of eternal life in Heaven. We would be honored to walk with you as you take steps toward Him. It begins with a simple prayer inviting God into your heart and life.
Consider this prayer:
“Dear God, I need you. I am humbly calling out to you. I am tired of doing things my way. I invite you into my life to be my Lord and Savior. Fill the emptiness in me with your Holy Spirit and make me whole. Lord help me to trust you. Help me to love you. Help me to live for you. Help me to understand your grace, your mercy and your peace. Amen”
“And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast” 1 Peter 5:10
“And ye now therefore have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart shall rejoice and your joy no man taketh from you” John 16:22
“But now he is dead. Why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him but he will not return to me”. 2 Samuel 12:23
“Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted”. Matthew 5:4
“Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance both young men and old together, for I will turn their mourning into joy and will comfort them and make them rejoice from their sorrow”. Jeremiah 31:13
If you would like someone to speak with confidentially, please reach out via phone (815.962.1512) or by email (info@thehavennetwork.org). You are not alone.
FAQ’s
Is My Baby an Angel? An answer from Billy Graham
Billy Graham post: My sister lost her small son a little over a year ago, and on the anniversary of his death, she put a poem in the paper to remember him. It said something about him being an angel now. Is that what happens to us when we die and go to heaven, that we become angels? — Mrs. L.C.
I know your sister was sincere, and I respect her sorrow and her desire to remember and honor her son—but no, we don’t become angels when we die and go to heaven.
The truth is, when we die and go to heaven we become even greater than the angels! The angels are spiritual beings who were created by God to be His servants, and God has given them great authority and power to do His will. And at the present time the angels are greater than we are, because God made us “a little lower than the heavenly beings” (Psalm 8:5).
But the Bible also says that in he…even we will be higher than the angels—and the reason is because we will be like Christ. The Bible says, “Do you not know that we will judge angels?” (1 Corinthians 6:3). While this verse may be referring to the rebellious angels who chose to follow Satan, it still implies that our status after death will be above that of the angels.
All of this, I know, may seem like theological hairsplitting to you. But don’t lose sight of the central truth: When we know Christ, we know that this life is not all, but ahead of us is the joy of heaven. May your sister take comfort in this truth, and in the fact that her little son now is beyond all the pain and suffering of this world. Is this your hope as well? It can be, as you give your life to Christ and trust Him as your Savior.
For more answers to spiritual questions from Billy Graham, please visit: www.billygraham.org. Source: www.mend.org
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