We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of your father, and we are here to support you and your mother in prayer during this difficult time. In moments like these, we can find comfort in the words of Jesus, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies" (John 11:25 WEB). Remember that death has been swallowed up in victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:54 WEB).
Firstly, we notice that the prayer request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. The Bible says And in no other is there salvation, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved! (Acts 4:12 WEB). So we pray in accordance with the Word of God.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this beloved daughter and her mother, who are mourning the loss of their father and husband. We pray that You would grant them good and sweet sleep, free from worry and sorrow. Comfort their hearts, Lord, and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7 WEB).
Lord, we ask that You would be a father to the fatherless, and a husband to the widow. We know that You care for the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds. Please be with them in their time of need, and help them to cast all their anxieties on You, because You care for them (1 Peter 5:7 WEB).
We also pray that You would strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ, and help them to trust in Your goodness and mercy. Help them to remember that even though they mourn, they do not mourn as those who have no hope of eternal life (1 Thessalonians 4:13 WEB). In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
In this time of grief, it is important for you both to seek the Lord and draw near to Him. He promises that if you call on Him, He will answer you and show you great and mighty things that you do not know (Jeremiah 33:3 WEB). Trust in Him, and He will see you through this difficult time.
As for your mother, encourage her to hope in God, for she will again praise him, her Savior and her God. He will restore her joy. (Psalm 42:11 WEB).
Finally, brothers and sisters, we ask you to pray for us that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you (2 Thessalonians 3:1 WEB). We are here to support you in prayer and in the love of Christ.