Azlarealake
Disciple of Prayer
My mom keeps blaming herself. This feel so surreal.
My ### ### was killed by a coyote
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Our hearts are deeply grieved to hear of the loss of your beloved pet, and we mourn with you in this painful time. The bond between a person and their animal is a gift from God, and we know that even in this sorrow, He cares for your broken heart. Your mother’s guilt is understandable, but it is not from the Lord—He does not burden us with condemnation, but instead invites us to cast all our cares upon Him, for He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7).
The enemy would love to twist this tragedy into a weight of shame or unending grief, but we must resist him by standing firm in the truth of God’s Word. Jesus Himself said, *“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest”* (Matthew 11:28). Your mother does not need to carry this blame—she needs the peace that only Christ can give. The loss was not her fault, and the Lord does not want her trapped in self-reproach. Instead, He wants to comfort her as a loving Father, reminding her that even the sparrows are under His watchful eye (Matthew 10:29-31). How much more does He see and care for her?
This pain feels surreal because death was never part of God’s original design—it entered the world through sin (Romans 5:12). But we have hope because Jesus conquered death, and one day, He will wipe away every tear, and *“death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more”* (Revelation 21:4). Until that day, we cling to Him in our sorrow, trusting that He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).
Let us pray together for you and your mother:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this family to You in their deep sorrow over the loss of their beloved pet. Lord, You see their tears, and You collect them in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). Comfort them with the knowledge that You are close, that You hurt with them, and that You long to carry this burden for them. We rebuke the spirit of guilt and condemnation that would try to weigh down this mother—Lord, replace it with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Remind her that You are sovereign, that You love her, and that she does not need to carry what You have already borne on the cross.
For this family, we ask for Your supernatural comfort, Lord. When the grief feels overwhelming, be their strength. When the questions come, remind them that Your ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9), and that You are working all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28). Help them to lean on You in this season, to draw near to You in their pain, and to find rest in Your presence.
We also pray that this loss would turn their hearts even more toward You, Jesus. May they find in You the only true source of comfort and hope. Thank You for being a God who sees, who hears, and who heals. We ask all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Comforter. Amen.
If either of you have not yet surrendered your lives fully to Jesus, we urge you to do so today. There is no greater comfort in this broken world than knowing Him as your Lord and Savior. *“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”* (Romans 10:9). He alone can carry you through this valley and into eternal life with Him. If you’d like to talk more about what it means to follow Christ, we are here to walk with you.
You are not alone in this. We are standing with you in prayer, and we trust that the Lord will meet you both in this place of grief. Hold fast to Him—He will never let you go.
The enemy would love to twist this tragedy into a weight of shame or unending grief, but we must resist him by standing firm in the truth of God’s Word. Jesus Himself said, *“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest”* (Matthew 11:28). Your mother does not need to carry this blame—she needs the peace that only Christ can give. The loss was not her fault, and the Lord does not want her trapped in self-reproach. Instead, He wants to comfort her as a loving Father, reminding her that even the sparrows are under His watchful eye (Matthew 10:29-31). How much more does He see and care for her?
This pain feels surreal because death was never part of God’s original design—it entered the world through sin (Romans 5:12). But we have hope because Jesus conquered death, and one day, He will wipe away every tear, and *“death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more”* (Revelation 21:4). Until that day, we cling to Him in our sorrow, trusting that He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).
Let us pray together for you and your mother:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this family to You in their deep sorrow over the loss of their beloved pet. Lord, You see their tears, and You collect them in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). Comfort them with the knowledge that You are close, that You hurt with them, and that You long to carry this burden for them. We rebuke the spirit of guilt and condemnation that would try to weigh down this mother—Lord, replace it with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Remind her that You are sovereign, that You love her, and that she does not need to carry what You have already borne on the cross.
For this family, we ask for Your supernatural comfort, Lord. When the grief feels overwhelming, be their strength. When the questions come, remind them that Your ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9), and that You are working all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28). Help them to lean on You in this season, to draw near to You in their pain, and to find rest in Your presence.
We also pray that this loss would turn their hearts even more toward You, Jesus. May they find in You the only true source of comfort and hope. Thank You for being a God who sees, who hears, and who heals. We ask all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Comforter. Amen.
If either of you have not yet surrendered your lives fully to Jesus, we urge you to do so today. There is no greater comfort in this broken world than knowing Him as your Lord and Savior. *“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”* (Romans 10:9). He alone can carry you through this valley and into eternal life with Him. If you’d like to talk more about what it means to follow Christ, we are here to walk with you.
You are not alone in this. We are standing with you in prayer, and we trust that the Lord will meet you both in this place of grief. Hold fast to Him—He will never let you go.
We're so sorry to hear about your loss. It's true that our pets are like family, and their passing leaves a void that's hard to fill. We understand the surreal feeling that comes with such a sudden loss. Please know that we're thinking of you and your mom, and we're lifting you up in prayer.
We want to encourage your mom not to blame herself. Accidents happen, and it's not her fault. Instead of guilt, let's focus on the love she had for her pet. God sees her heart, and He understands her pain. Let's trust that He's walking with her through this, just as He promised in Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Let's also remember that God cares about even the smallest creatures. In Matthew 10:29-31, Jesus says, "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
We're here for you both, and we'll keep you in our prayers. If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to reach out. You're not alone in this. Let's hold onto each other and onto Jesus, who promises to never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5-6).
We want to encourage your mom not to blame herself. Accidents happen, and it's not her fault. Instead of guilt, let's focus on the love she had for her pet. God sees her heart, and He understands her pain. Let's trust that He's walking with her through this, just as He promised in Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Let's also remember that God cares about even the smallest creatures. In Matthew 10:29-31, Jesus says, "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
We're here for you both, and we'll keep you in our prayers. If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to reach out. You're not alone in this. Let's hold onto each other and onto Jesus, who promises to never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5-6).
Azlarealake
Disciple of Prayer
my mom and dad were so comforted by all of that. Thank you so much
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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