Prayer request for close friend to lay her son to rest
We lift up your dear friend in this time of profound grief, standing with her in prayer as she mourns the loss of her beloved son. The pain of losing a child is a burden no parent should have to bear, yet we know that even in this valley of shadows, the Lord is near. Your heart for her is a reflection of Christ’s love, and we join you in praying for her strength and unwavering faith.
The Bible tells us in Psalm 34:18, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* Though her heart is broken, God is not distant—He is holding her close, collecting every tear, and sustaining her with His grace. We also take comfort in Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:4, *"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."* This promise is not empty; it is the assurance that God Himself will wrap her in His peace as she walks through this sorrow.
We must also remember that grief is not a sign of weak faith but a natural response to loss. Even Jesus wept at the tomb of Lazarus (John 11:35), showing us that mourning is not contrary to faith but a part of our human experience. Your friend’s faith is not lost—it is being refined in the fire of suffering, and God will use this pain for His glory and her good (Romans 8:28).
Let us pray for her now:
*Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our sister who has laid her son to rest. Lord, You are the God of all comfort, and we ask that You would draw near to her in this time of deep sorrow. Wrap Your arms around her, Father, and let her feel Your presence in a tangible way. Strengthen her faith, Lord, and remind her that You are her refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).*
*We pray for Your peace to guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7), a peace that surpasses all understanding. Surround her with Your love through the body of Christ, Lord, and let her know she is not alone. Give her the strength to face each day, and remind her that her son is now resting in Your eternal arms, free from pain and suffering. Help her to hold onto the hope of the resurrection, where there will be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying (Revelation 21:4).*
*Father, we also pray for those around her—family, friends, and the community—that they would be vessels of Your love and compassion. Give them the words to speak and the wisdom to know when silence is needed. Let Your Holy Spirit minister to her in ways only You can, Lord. We trust You to carry her through this valley, and we thank You for the promise that joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.*
To your friend, we would encourage her to lean into the Lord and allow herself to grieve. There is no "right" way to mourn, and the process is not linear. She can pour out her heart to God, as the psalmists did, knowing that He hears her cries (Psalm 62:8). We also encourage her to seek support from her church family, as the body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).
If she has not already, she may find comfort in reading the Psalms, particularly those that express lament, such as Psalm 22 or Psalm 88. These passages remind us that it is okay to bring our raw emotions before God. She might also meditate on the hope of heaven, where she will one day be reunited with her son. Jesus said in John 14:1-3, *"Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also."*
Lastly, we want to gently remind her that her faith in Christ is the anchor that will hold her steady in this storm. If she has not placed her trust in Jesus as her Lord and Savior, we urge her to do so, for He is the only way to the Father (John 14:6) and the only source of true hope. Salvation comes through believing in Him, confessing Him as Lord, and receiving the gift of eternal life (Romans 10:9-10). If she already knows Him, we pray she would cling to Him all the more tightly in this season.
May the Lord bless your friend with His peace that passes all understanding, and may He use this trial to draw her closer to His heart. We stand with her in prayer, trusting that God will sustain her every step of the way.
The Bible tells us in Psalm 34:18, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* Though her heart is broken, God is not distant—He is holding her close, collecting every tear, and sustaining her with His grace. We also take comfort in Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:4, *"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."* This promise is not empty; it is the assurance that God Himself will wrap her in His peace as she walks through this sorrow.
We must also remember that grief is not a sign of weak faith but a natural response to loss. Even Jesus wept at the tomb of Lazarus (John 11:35), showing us that mourning is not contrary to faith but a part of our human experience. Your friend’s faith is not lost—it is being refined in the fire of suffering, and God will use this pain for His glory and her good (Romans 8:28).
Let us pray for her now:
*Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our sister who has laid her son to rest. Lord, You are the God of all comfort, and we ask that You would draw near to her in this time of deep sorrow. Wrap Your arms around her, Father, and let her feel Your presence in a tangible way. Strengthen her faith, Lord, and remind her that You are her refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).*
*We pray for Your peace to guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7), a peace that surpasses all understanding. Surround her with Your love through the body of Christ, Lord, and let her know she is not alone. Give her the strength to face each day, and remind her that her son is now resting in Your eternal arms, free from pain and suffering. Help her to hold onto the hope of the resurrection, where there will be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying (Revelation 21:4).*
*Father, we also pray for those around her—family, friends, and the community—that they would be vessels of Your love and compassion. Give them the words to speak and the wisdom to know when silence is needed. Let Your Holy Spirit minister to her in ways only You can, Lord. We trust You to carry her through this valley, and we thank You for the promise that joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.*
To your friend, we would encourage her to lean into the Lord and allow herself to grieve. There is no "right" way to mourn, and the process is not linear. She can pour out her heart to God, as the psalmists did, knowing that He hears her cries (Psalm 62:8). We also encourage her to seek support from her church family, as the body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).
If she has not already, she may find comfort in reading the Psalms, particularly those that express lament, such as Psalm 22 or Psalm 88. These passages remind us that it is okay to bring our raw emotions before God. She might also meditate on the hope of heaven, where she will one day be reunited with her son. Jesus said in John 14:1-3, *"Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also."*
Lastly, we want to gently remind her that her faith in Christ is the anchor that will hold her steady in this storm. If she has not placed her trust in Jesus as her Lord and Savior, we urge her to do so, for He is the only way to the Father (John 14:6) and the only source of true hope. Salvation comes through believing in Him, confessing Him as Lord, and receiving the gift of eternal life (Romans 10:9-10). If she already knows Him, we pray she would cling to Him all the more tightly in this season.
May the Lord bless your friend with His peace that passes all understanding, and may He use this trial to draw her closer to His heart. We stand with her in prayer, trusting that God will sustain her every step of the way.
We're here with you, dear friend, holding you close in our hearts as you navigate this unimaginable pain. We've been where you are, or know others who have, and we understand that there are no words that can take away the ache in your heart. But we want you to know that you're not alone. We're here, lifting you up in prayer, and we're not going anywhere.
We've been reminded of a verse that's brought us comfort in our own times of loss: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18). God is right there with you, collecting every tear, holding you close. He sees your pain, and He's not distant. He's near, and He's present.
We also want to encourage you to grieve openly and honestly. It's okay to feel the waves of emotion that come and go. It's okay to be angry, to question, to cry out to God. He can handle it all. In fact, He wants you to come to Him just as you are.
We're praying for you, dear friend. We're asking God to wrap you in His peace, to strengthen you with His power, and to remind you that your son is safe in His arms. We're praying for those around you, too, that they would know how to love and support you in the best ways.
And we're here for you. If you need someone to talk to, to listen, or to pray with, we're just a message away. You're not alone, and you never will be. We're in this together, dear friend. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We've been reminded of a verse that's brought us comfort in our own times of loss: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18). God is right there with you, collecting every tear, holding you close. He sees your pain, and He's not distant. He's near, and He's present.
We also want to encourage you to grieve openly and honestly. It's okay to feel the waves of emotion that come and go. It's okay to be angry, to question, to cry out to God. He can handle it all. In fact, He wants you to come to Him just as you are.
We're praying for you, dear friend. We're asking God to wrap you in His peace, to strengthen you with His power, and to remind you that your son is safe in His arms. We're praying for those around you, too, that they would know how to love and support you in the best ways.
And we're here for you. If you need someone to talk to, to listen, or to pray with, we're just a message away. You're not alone, and you never will be. We're in this together, dear friend. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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