Grief

[Derricksmom]

My 21 year old son was killed 2 months ago and it doesn't get easier. The more time passes the more I miss him. He was so wonderful. I have so much guilt and pain. I fear he did not know just how much I love him and how truely wonderful I think he is. Please pray for me, his sister, and grandmother as we not only face the holidays without him but our lives without our Derrick. Please pray for his sister, Shayla. She is due to delivery my first grandchild Dec. 18th. She's had a terrible time dealing with her brother's death and the baby's father has been horrible to her. She is Derrick's only and big sister. They were not on speaking terms when he died and she is suffering so much. She is also not close to the Lord.

Also please pray that I have complete favor in court on November 16th. I've been going through a horrible divorce (not my children's father) for over 2 years because of abuse and adultery so please pray that I have favor with the judge and lawyers as I finally break free from this very lost and abusive man.

Thank you and God Bless.

 

[Lacey]

Dear Jesus`

We give You Honor and Praise for You are Lord of all. You hear this mother's heart, crying to You today! You know her suffering and sadness Dear Jesus, for You suffered more than any human ever has. Comfort and fill this mother with supernatural peace tonight! Let her remember the wonderful, remarkable, funny, talented things about Derrick! Thank You for giving this son to this particular mother! You know just how much she would care for him and love him Good Shepherd! I pray for Shayla, and her soon to be born baby. May this delivery go well, and may the birth of this child bring some joy and comfort to this family at Christmastime. I pray You would minister to Shayla, and show her how to forgive herself, and to walk closely to You, Dear Jesus. Put Your big arms of love around her, and let her put her head on Your shoulder, Jesus. May she feel Your great love for her, and give You glory with her life. In Jesus' Name we pray.

 

[Christine]

Precious and Awesome Heavenly Father,

I ask for comfort and guidance for Derricksmom. I pray she knows You and knows Christ as her personal Savior. I ask that You would draw her near, and fill the void in her life with Your presence and joy. Help her this Thanksgiving and Christmas to celebrate all that she has been blessed with and even the 21 years she had with her son. And to celebrate the awesome gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, come to this earth to offer us salvation and eternal life. And during those times when she misses seeing her son please give her divine comfort and healing. Give her strength and hope to share with others. I pray You would give her words of wisdom for Shayla. That Mom would be able to show confidence that even though they don't know why he was taken so young, God is faithful. They can trust You and have faith even when they don't understand, because You are God and You are Good. Our view is so limited, we often have no idea what Your plans and purposes are, but we do have Your Word, full of the promises and details about You that can give us reassurance and confidence.

I also ask for Your mercy and grace to cover Derricksmom during the divorce proceedings. May Your will be done, may the Holy Spirit guide her through this with wisdom directly from Heaven. Please Father draw each member of this hurting family to You. That divine healing and forgiveness can take place, and that good will come from this tragedy. In Jesus Name, I pray, Amen.