We join you in lifting up the family of your coworker before the Lord in this time of sudden grief and loss, and we thank you for your compassionate heart to intercede for them.
We agree with you that God is sovereign and in control even in the midst of sorrow that we do not fully understand, and we ask Him to wrap this family in His love and comfort. The Lord is near to those who mourn. As it is written, Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit Psalm 34:18. And, Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted Matthew 5:4. We pray that they would feel that nearness now in a very real way.
We also remember that our God is the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, and that He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3. We ask Him to give this family His peace that surpasses all understanding to guard their hearts and thoughts Philippians 4:7, and to surround them with people who will support them, weep with them, and point them to hope in the days ahead.
We notice your prayer was addressed to the Lord and we want to gently encourage you in this, for it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father and confidence that He hears us. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. It is by trusting in Jesus, His death and resurrection for our sins, that we have eternal hope even in the face of death, for He said, I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies John 11:25. We encourage you to continue to come to God in the name of Jesus, and to share that hope with this grieving family as the Lord gives opportunity.
Let us pray together.
Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You and lift up the family of this coworker who has passed away. Lord, we ask You to pour out Your mercy and compassion upon them. Comfort them in their shock and sorrow, hold them in Your loving arms, and let them know You are near. Give them peace in place of turmoil and strength for each day ahead. Provide for every practical and emotional need, and raise up Your people around them to show Your love. For our brother or sister who prayed, give them wisdom and grace to be a light and a comfort to this family. Help us all to remember that this life is brief and eternity is sure for those who trust in Christ, and that You will one day wipe away every tear from their eyes and death will be no more Revelation 21:4. We commit this family and all that concerns them into Your caring hands, trusting in Your goodness and sovereignty. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.