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A prayer for a grieving family
When a family is grieving, prayer is one of the kindest things you can offer. Pray these for them, or send one with a note.
The prayers on this page were written for Lamp & Flame; you're welcome to pray, copy and share them. Bible verses are quoted from the King James Version.
A prayer for a family after a loss
God of all comfort, wrap Your arms around this family. Hold them in their sorrow and give them strength for each day. Bring sweet memories, faithful friends and Your peace that passes understanding. In Jesus' name, Amen.
A prayer for the hard days ahead
Lord, the days ahead will be hard: the empty chair, the quiet house, the first holidays. Meet this family in each one. Carry them when they can't carry themselves. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Scripture to pray with
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”