This overwhelming grief makes it hard for me to sleep and stay strong. Amen.įather, as I deal with the death of my loved one, I ask for your help. We are struck down with grief at the passing of our loved one, but we praise you that the earthly body is exchanged for paradise and the promise of a redeemed and glorified body. Thank you for the promise of immortality, that far exceeds the riches of this world. Thank you for the priceless treasure of the knowledge of the glory of God. God, thank you that even though our bodies are frail and perish, like jars of clay, we have eternal treasures. Thank you for the gift of his/her life, and thank you that my loved one now rests and takes joy in your presence. I am grateful to you for all the ways he/she has touched me and others in so many helpful and significant ways. You’ve blessed me with his/her companionship and affection. You’ve given us wonderful years with my loved one. As the patriarch Job in the Bible, I choose to praise and thank you today. Amen.įather, Creator God, you give and take away. May your love surround me, your Spirit guide me, your voice cheer me, your peace calm me, your shield protect me, your wisdom arm me, wherever you may lead me. As I feel the darkness of grief and sorrow at this time, shine your light on my life. You have said that whoever follows you will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. O Lord, my God, thank you that you are my rock and fortress, I can always find refuge in you. Embrace me, O God, and speak words of assurance and comfort by the Holy Spirit. And in your wisdom, you have chosen to take my beloved family member/friend at this time and in this way. I struggle to understand, but I know that you’ve seen all this in times past. It pains me to lose someone so close to my heart. I pray that you would come and comfort me. The grief of losing my loved one is so heavy on my heart and mind. Let your strong presence be felt now and in the coming days. God of all comfort, please be near me today. There has never been a faithful friend like you, who shares our sorrows and knows our hearts. Remind us when we are overwhelmed with the grief of this great loss that we don’t need to forfeit peace or bear needless pain we can take our troubled hearts to you. Thank you for the privilege of taking everything to you in prayer. You carry our sorrows and our griefs and our pain. Lord, what a faithful friend we have in you. Empower me with your wisdom so I can plan how to meet obligations and carry out the tasks that lay before me today. Father, please come and minister to my broken heart and clouded mind. The pain and grief are severe, but I need to maintain a clear mind as I work out the necessary arrangements at the hospital and funeral home. God of wisdom, direct my mind as I make needed decisions today as we deal with the death of our loved one today. Fill me with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit I may abound in hope. Show compassion to me in my time of need Lord and comfort my heart as I mourn my loved one. You have promised that you will respond to the prayer of the needy. Amen.įaithful Father, thank you that you are perfectly faithful you never forget, never fail and never take back a promise. We thank you for your comfort and the peace that passes all understanding. And yet, in our sorrow, we thank you for the sweetness of your abiding presence. We remember that even Jesus wept at the tomb of Lazarus. We know that we will be reunited one day, but our hearts long to be together now. God of all comfort, my family and I are consumed with the pain of separation from our dear one who has left this life. Turn your face towards me and give me peace. Lord, bless me and keep me, make your face shine upon me. Help me to find strength and peace in your presence. Hear my prayer as I ask for comfort in dealing with the loss of my loved one. Your word says that my faith will never be put to shame when my trust is in you. Amen.įather, thank you that I am never alone, your presence calms the troubled sea of my life and speaks peace to my soul. Counsel me and encircle me with your mercy and loving devotion. Surround me with songs of deliverance when I am in the valley of sorrow and feel like I cannot go on. Watch over me in my distress over losing my dear one. I run to you when the great waves of grief rise and threaten to overcome me. Here are some great prayers for the loss of a loved one.įather, I pray to you, for you are always there, always ready to be found. Reciting a prayer for comfort can help to bring you consolation and reassurance in the goodness of God. Losing a loved one can bring about a sudden feeling of shock and deeply trouble your heart.
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