Whether it be someone you care about or yourself, below you’ll find my 18 messages of hope, words that can heal during tough times.
If you prefer images, I created a deck of these messages with a beautiful background designed to bring a sense of peace and calm. They can be found here.
Regardless if the loss or sadness is sudden or seasoned, here’s an alternative to saying “I’m sorry” or “condolences” (which is perfectly fine too). You could start any of these messages with “I’m thinking about you deeply right now.”
Tell These to Someone You Care About, Including YOURSELF
Use these as prompts for a text message, email, DM, or whatever form of communication feels right. Here’s a complimentary folder with these joyful condolences written out as a deck of quotes on a gorgeous graphic that I designed.
PROMPTS
Although I don’t have the exact answer because I don’t know how you feel exactly, I hope you know you are loved, cared for, and supported. I’m sending you healing, peace, tranquility, and a calmness that passes all understanding.
During those tender moments when it’s quiet, when it’s just you and grief, remember that God said He is close to the brokenhearted. And I am too. Here when you need me.
Being in sadness can be an icky feeling. Sometimes there’s nowhere to put that feeling for that moment, and that’s okay. You don’t need anyone’s permission to grieve.
I know how much you loved them and that bouts of sadness come and go. Whether today is a high or low day, can I send you lunch to let you know I’m thinking about you?
It’s ok to grieve the version of yourself when they were still here. Just know that I still see those same, beautiful qualities of strength and resilience as before. Although grief changes people, it doesn’t change my support for you. I’m always here for you.
The vulnerability of letting grief in takes a different kind of strength. Every time you allow yourself to feel those feelings, you’re showing yourself how strong you are. I’m proud of you.
Although I can’t understand exactly how you’re feeling right now, I want you to know you have me in your corner. During those quiet moments, remember this text and that there is someone holding you up in faith, love, and perseverance.
When you’re in a room full of people and there’s a deafening sadness, I want you to remember that you aren’t the only one who feels this way. Those feelings are real, and they’re more normal than you think. That’s what I mean when I say you are not alone. You have me to lean on.
Even if you don’t see it, there’s so much strength I see in you.
There is such a gift in vulnerability. During the quiet moments when it feels like the weight of grief could tear your heart out, know that you have someone in support of you. I’m here, always.
No one talks about the paralyzing or weird effects of grief. If you ever think to yourself “Why am I feeling this way?” or “What is wrong with me?”
Just know that there are thousands of other people who feel the exact same way. And although that might not make you feel any better, know that these moments are ok. Feelings of tiredness, brain fog, and ongoing sadness are common. Know you can lean on me during these times.
Those tears, the fog, the deep longing, and feeling outside yourself are completely okay in the moment. I’m here whenever you’re ready.
Zephaniah 3:17 says, “The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Grief sucks, and you aren’t alone in this feeling. It’s normal to feel sadness, and just know I got you.
Ain’t nothing like a good crying session. If you ever need someone to cry with, I’ll bring the tissues.
I hope you always remember your tears are a form of communicating with your loved one.
Although I may never know about your silent struggle with grief, I hope you know you have someone out here holding you close to their heart. That’s me.
I know grief can be tiring. I hope you know it’s OK to rest in your feelings.
These messages are so on time for me. In dealing with my own grief and so many people I know are passing every day, I truly don't have the words to share with their families because I too need to hear them for myself. So thank you so much for making it easy for me to share my condolences. 🙏🏾💜