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It’s Safe to Be Sad: The Hidden Blessing of Godly Grief

By Filings on Mon, 11/17/25
Christian Living
Sorrow
Grief
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“Jesus’s pronouncement in the second beatitude stands in surprising contrast to our tendency: ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted’ (Matt. 5:4). For the believer, there’s blessing to be found even in our tears, a blessing that invites us to reevaluate our understanding of sorrow.” - TGC

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