Biblical Answer

Can I Still Be a Good Christian if I Struggle with Grief and Loss?

The Bible teaches us that we are not immune to struggles with grief and loss, even as Christians. In fact, the apostle Paul wrote, "We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope" (Romans 5:3-4). This means that even as we experience pain and loss, we can still be good Christians because we know that these struggles can refine us and make us stronger in our faith.

The Bible also teaches us that we can trust in God's sovereignty and goodness even in the midst of difficult circumstances. As the psalmist wrote, "You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You keep record of them all and number each one" (Psalm 56:8). This means that even in our darkest moments, God is still with us, and He is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). We can trust that He will bring us through our struggles and use them to make us more like Jesus.

It's also worth noting that the Christian life is not about being immune to struggles, but about learning to trust in God and rely on Him even in the midst of those struggles. As the Bible says, "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed" (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). This means that even as we struggle with grief and loss, we can still be good Christians because we know that we are not alone, and that God is with us every step of the way. We can trust in His goodness, His sovereignty, and His love for us, even in the midst of our struggles.