How To Pray for..

Those who are Bereaved

"For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are alive or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you ar doing." 1 Thes 5:9-11

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Ps 116:15

Remind them that for every departure there must be an arrival. 2 Tim 4:6

Death is certain - so is the fact we will see our loved ones again! Thes 4:13-18

Grieving lasts a moment, then Joy comes in the morning. Ps 30:4-5

Comfort us by knowing You've planned something "better." Heb 11:40

Preserve their coming and their going. Ps 121

You've prepared a home in heaven for us, not on earth. John 14:1-6, 2 Cor 12:2-4; 2 Cor 5:8

We've never seen beauty until we see heaven. Rev 21:2

Our spirit will never be separated from God. Jas 2:26

Remind us that Your timing is never wrong. Ecc 3:1,2

Pain can only touch us while we are here. 2 Tim 1:10

We mourn for our loss, but we are called to serve the living. Phil 1:22-26

Know no fear as we pass through the valley of the shadow of death. Ps 23

We will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever and ever. Ps 23:6

May we finish the course laid before us and the work he calls us to do. Acts 20:24

Grant peace to those left behind just as you grant peace to the loved one called home. Luke 2:29

The Lord is faithful to all his promises. Ps 145:13

Know that God redeemed us from the grave to be with Him. Ps 49:15