Losing a child is always painful. But when that loss comes at the hands of another person—through murder, abuse, drunk driving, or injustice—it introduces a different kind of ache: anger, helplessness, fear, and a deep cry for justice.
This Bible study helps grieving moms navigate the unthinkable: living in the aftermath of someone else’s choice.
The Lord is a God who avenges. O God who avenges, shine forth.
God Hears Your Cry for Justice
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” – Psalm 9:9
God is not indifferent to your pain. He doesn’t overlook the injustice. The Bible is full of prayers that cry out, “How long, O Lord?” God welcomes your anger, confusion, and longing for justice.
Reflection: What do I need to tell God that I’ve been afraid to say out loud?
Jesus Carries Your Anguish
“Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering…” – Isaiah 53:4
Jesus is not distant from this pain. He knows betrayal, violence, and injustice. He suffered at the hands of others—and did so to carry yours too. He walks with you in your unanswered questions and unrelenting sorrow.
Reflection: How might I begin to trust that Jesus understands this kind of suffering?
How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?
God Will Right Every Wrong
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes… for the old order of things has passed away.” – Revelation 21:4
Justice may not come fully in this life—but it will come. God sees everything. Nothing escapes His hand, and He will one day make all things right. That doesn’t erase the pain now, but it anchors us in hope.
Reflection: How can I give my thirst for justice to the God who judges rightly?
Forgiveness Is Not Forgetting—It’s Freeing Your Soul
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21
Forgiveness is not excusing or ignoring. It is entrusting the wrong to God so that it doesn’t own you. You don’t have to carry the weight of vengeance—God already is.
Reflection: What would releasing this burden to God look like—even if I’m not ready to forgive yet?
Journaling Prompts:
- What injustice in my child’s death still feels unbearable?
- How have I seen God respond to cries for justice in Scripture?
- What would I say to God today if I knew He would simply listen?
Closing Prayer:
God, someone took my child. I feel broken, enraged, and numb all at once. I don’t know how to live with what’s been done. Be near. Be just. Be the strength I don’t have. I place the weight of my sorrow—and my longing for justice—in Your hands. Help me to breathe again. Amen.
