The Lord has given us the wisdom to understand the significance of remembering loved ones and provides guidance on how to honor their memory. Remembering loved ones allows us to reflect on their lives, their impact on us, and the lessons we have learned from them. By doing so, we can pass on their wisdom and preserve their legacy for future generations.
The Bible teaches that the righteous are not forgotten by God. Even after death, believers find solace in the assurance that God remembers them and their faithful deeds. This understanding provides comfort and hope to those grieving the loss of loved ones, knowing that their lives were significant and will be remembered in eternity.
Moreover, believers should find strength and encouragement in the stories of those who have gone before. Numerous examples, such as Abraham, Moses, and the early disciples, serve as reminders of God’s faithfulness and the enduring impact of a life lived in obedience and devotion.
The fellowship of believers offers support, comfort, and opportunities for shared remembrance. Gathering together, sharing stories, and commemorating the lives of departed loved ones can be a meaningful way to honor their memory and find healing in the midst of grief. Let us have a look at the following Bible verses about Remembering Loved Ones.
Psalm 116:15
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints”
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”
Isaiah 25:8
“He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it”
John 16:22
“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”
Matthew 19:14
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven”
Ecclesiastes 12:7
“Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it”
Exodus 20:12
“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee”
1 Thessalonians 4:13
“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope”
John 14:1
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me”
Ecclesiastes 9:5
“For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten”
Luke 16:2
“And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward”
Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever”
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit”
Revelation 14:13
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them”
Romans 12:2
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God”
Psalm 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me”
John 11:25
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live”
Luke 1:37
“For with God nothing shall be impossible”
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
Revelation 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away”
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”
Lamentations 3:22
“It is of the Lord ‘s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not”
Revelation 1:1
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John”
Hebrews 9:27
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment”
Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”
2 Corinthians 5:1
“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens”
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”
Psalm 147:3
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds”
Romans 8:18
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us”
Luke 23:43
“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise”
Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted”
John 10:10
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly”
Philippians 1:3
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you”
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you”
Psalm 112:6
“Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance”
Isaiah 57:1
“The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come”
2 Corinthians 5:8
“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord”
Joshua 1:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”
2 Corinthians 1:3
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort”
Romans 14:8
“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s”
Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
