When someone we love leaves us, it hurts a lot. We feel very sad and broken. This sadness shows how much we loved them. During this very sad time, saying prayers can help us feel better. Prayers bring us close to a special comfort and help us find peace inside. They give us strength to handle our sadness. This post has many prayers to help us feel comforted and supported when we lose someone we love.
1. Prayer for Grief Over the Death of Someone Dear
When someone we love goes away, it makes us very sad. Talking can be hard, but saying a special prayer can make us feel better.
Prayer:
Dear God, I am very sad because I lost someone I love a lot. My heart hurts, and I come to You for comfort and peace. Please hug me with Your love and make my sadness smaller each day. Be with me and fill the empty space with hope. I pray for my loved one who is now in heaven with You. May they be happy and peaceful forever. Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Psalm 9:9 – “The Lord will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.”
2. Prayer to Comfort a Grieving Friend
Helping a friend who is very sad can be hard. Saying a prayer can be a special way to help them feel better.
Prayer:
Dear God, I ask You to help my sad friend. Make them feel better during this hard time. Please be with them and give them peace. Show my friend the good things when they feel sad and give them strength to keep going. Take care of their heart and mind, and remind them that they are not alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Scripture Reference:
1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
3. Prayer for Loss of a Loved One
When someone we love dies, we can feel very sad and our beliefs can feel shaky. This prayer helps us remember that God always loves us and cares for us.
Prayer:
Dear God, I am very sad because someone I love is gone. I feel weak, and it’s hard to believe, but I still trust You. You are my strong place. Fill my heart with Your love and remind me that You are always here to help me. Even though I am sad, I feel better knowing my loved one is with You. Please help me, God, and give me hope when it feels dark. Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
4. Prayer of Comfort for Those Hurting
Feeling sad because someone is gone lasts a long time. This prayer asks for help for people who are still very sad.
Prayer:
Dear God, the hurt from losing someone stays in our hearts. Please hug those who are sad with Your love and peace. Help them feel better and let them know they are never alone. Turn their sadness into happiness and help them get better. Let them feel You are always with them. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Deuteronomy 33:27 – “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”
5. A Prayer for the Grieving Heart
This is a prayer that asks God to help us feel better when we are very sad. It asks for God’s help to take away our sadness and make our hearts feel lighter.
Prayer:
Dear God, I’m very sad. I need Your love to feel better. Please stop my tears and help me through this hard time. Help me believe You will make me happy again. I give You my worries. Please give me hope and make my heart feel better. In Your holy name, Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
6. Strength Prayer to Comfort a Grieving Friend
Even strong people need help. This prayer asks God to give strength and comfort to a friend who is very sad.
Prayer:
Lord, You give us strength and make us feel better. My friend is very sad right now. Please help them be brave and feel safe with Your promises. Stay close to them, give them new strength, and help them rest. Let them hold onto You and feel better with Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Exodus 14:14 – “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
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7. Prayer for Grieving Family
When a family is very sad because someone they love has died, praying can help them feel better together.
Prayer:
Dear God, I pray for this family who is very sad because someone they love has died. Please give them Your love and peace. Help their tired hearts and minds feel better. Show them the way through their sadness and bring them close to You. Let them feel better knowing that the person they love is with You now. In Your holy name, Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
8. Prayer for Grief and Loss of a Mother
Losing a mom is very sad. This special prayer helps people who feel sad about their mom.
Prayer:
Dear God, I pray for kids who miss their mom. Help them feel better and find peace. Let their happy memories make them smile. Give them hope that one day they will see their mom again with You. Love them and help them through their sadness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
9. Prayer for Someone Who Just Passed Away
This is a prayer for someone who has died. We ask that their soul finds peace forever. We also remember and celebrate their life.
Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for the life of our loved one who has just died. We are sad, but we also remember the good times. Please let them rest in peace with You. May they be happy with You forever. Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Romans 14:8 – “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”
10. Prayer of Assurance
When you feel very sad, it’s important to know that God is always with you.
Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for being with us. We are sad because someone we love is gone. Please help us feel better. We hope to see our loved ones again one day. Please give us Your love and help us feel okay. Amen.
Scripture Reference:
John 16:22 – “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
11. A Prayer of Peace and Healing
When you feel unhappy, being with God can help you feel better.
Prayer:
Dear God, You fix sad hearts. Please help people who are very sad. Give them peace and happiness with You. Make their hearts better and make them feel good. Show them calm places and make their minds peaceful. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Psalms 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
12. A Prayer to Remain Faithful
When feeling sad about losing someone, this prayer asks for the power to believe in God’s plan.
Prayer:
Dear God, I’m feeling sad and I have many things I don’t know. Help me learn and stay strong in what You have planned. Help me keep believing and find calm in Your love. Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
13. Prayer for Comfort and Strength
For people who are sad and finding it hard to feel better, this prayer asks God for help and comfort.
Prayer:
Father, I am tired from being sad. Help me feel better and strong so I can keep going. Make me feel calm and happy every day. Help me through this hard time, and I will trust You. Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
14. Prayer for Grief and Acceptance
Being okay with feeling sad helps you get better. This prayer helps you be brave to feel the sad feelings.
Prayer:
Dear God, help people who are sad because someone they love is gone. Give them strength to feel okay with their sadness and remember happy times. Help them see that losing someone can mean remembering their life with joy. Keep them safe and comforted. Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”
15. A Prayer for Comfort to Overcome Loneliness
When someone is very sad, they can feel very alone. This prayer asks for God’s love to help them not feel alone anymore.
Prayer:
Dear God, I ask for help for people who feel lonely because they lost someone. Please fix their sad feelings and make them feel better. Let them remember Your love and that You are always with them. Help them feel better knowing they are never by themselves. Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Psalm 34:18 – “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Grief is a personal journey. It has lots of feelings and sadness. When we feel sad, praying can help us. Prayer brings hope and strength. In prayers, we feel God is with us. We believe in His promises. We feel comfort knowing we are not alone. These prayers can help and give peace as we go through grief and healing.
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