We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved family member, and we are here to support and pray with you in this difficult time. In moments like these, it's essential to remember that God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. As it says in Psalm 34:18 WEB, The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a contrite spirit.
We want to address the feelings of despair and the thoughts of not wanting to live that have been expressed. It's important to remember that God has a purpose for each one of us, and our lives are precious in His sight. In Jeremiah 29:11 WEB, God says, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
We rebuke any thoughts of suicide or wishing for death, as these are not from God. As it says in John 10:10 WEB, The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. God wants us to have life and have it more abundantly.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this family who is mourning the loss of a beloved husband and father. We pray for Your comfort and peace to surround them during this difficult time. We specifically lift up the one who is expressing feelings of despair and hopelessness. Lord, we rebuke any thoughts of suicide or wishing for death, and we ask You to fill her with Your love, hope, and joy. Help her to see that her life has purpose and meaning, and that You have a plan for her future.
We pray for the upcoming funeral, that Your presence would be felt by all who attend, and that Your love would be manifested through the support of family and friends. We ask that You would remove any heavy and negative feelings and bless them with comfort, peace, and the joy of the Lord.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to seek support from your local church community during this time. They can provide practical help and spiritual encouragement as you navigate this loss. Remember that God is always with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you. As it says in Hebrews 13:5 WEB, for he has said, I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.
If you have not already, turn to Jesus Christ.
Joel 2:32 WEB And it will come to pass, that whoever will call on the name of the Lord shall be saved; for in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be those who escape, as the Lord has said, and among the remnant, those whom the Lord calls.
Romans 10:9 WEB because, if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.