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Prayers for widows
Prayers for a widow or widower, to pray for yourself or for someone you love who has lost their spouse.
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 widow
Father, You are near to the brokenhearted. Comfort my friend in the loss of her husband. Fill the quiet places with Your presence, provide for every need and surround her with people who care. In Jesus' name, Amen.
A prayer after losing a spouse
Lord, I miss the one I shared my life with. Some days I don't know how to go on. Hold me up, give me strength for today, and remind me that I am not alone. In Jesus' name, Amen.
A prayer for the long road
God of all comfort, walk with every widow and widower in our church and community. Help us to notice them, to visit and to help. Be their defender and their hope. Amen.
Scripture to pray with
“A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.”
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”