Prayers for The Loss of a Loved One

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death upon them a light has shined.” Isaiah 9:2

Loving Father, I come to You now with sadness. I come with such grief…a profound sense of loss and emptiness with losing a loved one. I can’t imagine what life will look like without him/her. I can’t imagine waking up tomorrow and not seeing his/her face. I am afraid, Lord.

Father, I understand that You know my pain and my sorrow. I know that You are waiting to take my hand…and comfort me…and grant me peace. I know that You are wrapping your arms around me now. I ask for the kind of strength that only You can provide…for you are the one who will help me put one foot in front of the other and move through the days ahead.

I ask that you help me through my grief. Your healing is mighty and I know you will carry me when I am unable to stand. You are the constant in my life when all else changes. Thank you, Father, for being my anchor and my rock. I will hold onto that truth during these next days. AMEN

“The Lord will be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning shall be ended.” Isaiah 60:20

Dear Jesus, I am hurting so it is hard for me to feel comforted. The only thing that brings me any comfort, Lord, is You and Your love for me. I cannot even begin to imagine where I would be without Your love.

I am struggling now and feel such deep grief. I feel like I have fallen into the bottom of a pit and I see no way out of it. And yet I know this pain and sorrow will not last forever. There will be a time when I will see positive things returning to my life. The loss will still be there, but I will begin to look ahead.

Thank you, Jesus, for your mighty hand in my life. Thank you for taking my hand and leading me out of the pit. Thank you for never leaving me alone in my darkness….but being the light that I can follow now and always. AMEN