Reflections for the Grieving Soul
Meditations and Scripture for Finding Hope After Loss
by Mike Nappa
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Pub Date Jul 18 2023 | Archive Date Aug 08 2023
Zondervan Gift | Zondervan
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Description
As you mourn the loss of a loved one, this collection of intimate personal reflections, Scripture, and heartfelt prayers from a fellow griever offers comfort and hope in the days, months, and beyond as you navigate life after loss.
The funeral comes and goes, and you're forced to deal with the chasm your loved one left behind. But grief doesn't operate on a predictable timeline. You may find yourself somewhere you didn't expect—drowning, kicking, or screaming—long after your loss. You may feel unable to talk to others—or to God.
In Reflections for the Grieving Soul, widower and author Mike Nappa comes alongside you in your saddest hour, offering support and empathy. He gives you words of Scripture to meditate on at whatever pace you need, personal reflections from his own grief after losing his beloved wife, Amy, and accessible prayers for when you don’t know how or what to pray. This honest and moving collection offers:
- Comfort as you seek God in your grief
- Understanding about the regret, fear, and anger you may feel
- Powerful Bible verses to meet you in your loss and pain
- Honest prayers to help you cry out to God
Whether you've lost someone you love or know someone who is grieving, this comforting book is a balm for weary souls and a source of peace in the most difficult times.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780310463658 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 98309
I found Reflections for the Grieving Soul: Meditations and Scripture for Finding Hope After Loss to be comforting to read. I give it five stars.
Reviewer 145564
While small in size, this beautifully designed book of reflections, Scripture, and prayer is approachable, honest and encouraging. If you're grieving the loss of a loved one, whether from death or possibly the death of a relationship, Reflections for the Grieving Soul may be a kind companion that meets you right where you are.
Kathy F, Reviewer
As someone dealing with grief myself, I found this book to be immensely helpful. Mike Nappa openly and beautifully shares his struggles with grief, both during his beloved wife's cancer journey (so many losses along the way!) and in the days and months after her death.
Accompanied with Scripture verses and prayers, each entry touched my heart. Though I read this as a DRC from Zondervan via NetGalley, I plan to buy this book when it's published on 7/18/23. I highly recommend it for any Christian dealing with grief. It would make a wonderful gift.
All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.
Reviewer 1124852
Reflections for the Grieving Soul: Meditations and Scripture for Finding Hope After Loss by Mike Nappa. I am thankful for Nappa sharing this book with us. It is a beautiful book and creates space to process and grieve while turning to the Word. It has taken me over a month to finish this book and each time I have sat down to read a section the tears start flowing.
Grief is so hard to navigate but I think Nappa does such a beautiful job turning to God, honoring his wife, and creating that space to cry. Some of the prayers are so simple in this book yet so powerful.
One of the quotes that I loved at the end of the book is “I can’t solve Jeff’s problems. I can’t heal Jeff’s pain. But maybe what he needs is someone to be sick with him, someone to sit next to him who will cry and curse while he cries and curses.”
I would highly recommend this book to those who are experiencing a season of loss or to those who have friends/loved ones going through this season.
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General Fiction (Adult), Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction
