Holy God and loving Father, I consciously place my fears, worries, anxieties, and burdens in your hands. I know that I have so little power to change the outcome of these events and I trust that you will work what is pleasing to you, and best for me, out of these situations. Forgive me for my anxious thoughts and for letting my own worry become an idol that robs you of my full trust. Strengthen and empower me to trust you more by the power and presence of your Spirit. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
My prayers are with your friend and his family. I know this is a very hard time for all of you. I lost a dear friend in Jan from the same thing. I keep asking God Why.....then I realize...he was taken home to help prepare the way for the rest of us. I will continue to pray for ### to be comforted by Our Lord and his loving family and friends. God Bless you!