What is a good Bible verse to help with lovesickness?

Answer 1

A few thoughts:

One of the best things to do when anyone is in emotional pain, is listen and validate them(James 1:19). Acknowledging that the pain they are feeling is real and important can help them feel heard and understood. At Proverbs 13:12 The Bible tells us that "Delayed hope makes the heart sick..."(HCSB), pointing out the fact that unfulfilled hope can cause us real pain.

Here are a few scriptural principles that might help:

**TIME. We need to allow ourselves time to grieve: Ecclesiastes 3:1+4 tells us that there is a time to weep and a time to wail.(Psalms 6:6) Emotional pain is exhausting and needs to be taken seriously.(Proverbs 17:22)(Proverbs 15:13)

Song of Solomon 8:6 says "Love is as strong as death"(NIV) so being love-sick can be very traumatic.

**ASSOCIATION. Proverbs 18:1 says that the "one who isolates himself pursues [selfish] desires; he rebels against all sound judgment."(HCSB) When suffering emotional pain, our thinking and reasoning is not always at it's best. We should continue to associate with non-judgemental people we are comfortable with.

**HEALTH. We must take care of our physical health, as it can also effect us emotionally: 1 Timothy 4:8 indicates that, though spiritual health is most important, physical health IS beneficial.(Proverbs 15:13)

**PRAYER. The most important thing we want to remember when we are suffering is turning to God in prayer. 1 Peter 5:7 tells us to "Cast all your anxiety on (God) because he cares for you."(NIV) and Philippians 4:6+7 assures us:"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Everything will be ok. Tomorrow is another day and if we 'Keep seeking God's Kingdom and righteousness' ,everything we need will be given to us (Matthew 6:33).