We are truly saddened to hear about the loss of your friend's wife and we are committed to praying for him and his family during this difficult time. We appreciate that this request was submitted in Jesus' name, as it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and it is in His name that our prayers are heard. In fact the Bible tells us that there is no other name given to men that we may be saved. Only the name of Jesus. Let us come together in agreement for this man and believe with him for salvation and comfort.
In times of grief, it is important to remember that God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit Psalm 34:18, WEB. We trust that God will provide comfort and peace to your friend and his family, and that He will use this trial to draw them closer to Him.
Please join us in praying this prayer for your friend and his loved ones:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother to You, asking that You would surround him with Your love and comfort during this time of loss. We pray that You would be his refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble Psalm 46:1, WEB. We ask that You would fill his heart with Your peace that passes all understanding, and that he would know the hope that can only be found in You, our Lord Jesus Christ.
We also pray for the salvation of your friend and all of his family members, loved ones, friends, associates, and acquaintances, that they would come to know You as their Lord and Savior. We ask that Your will be done in each of their lives, and that they would be drawn closer to You through this trial.
We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and for the promise that You will never leave us nor forsake us. We ask all of this in the precious and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Encourage your friend with the words of Psalm 147:3, WEB, He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. Remind him that God is working all things together for good, even in the midst of this difficult time Romans 8:28, WEB. May God use this trial to draw your friend and his family closer to Him, and may they find hope and comfort in His unfailing love.
We will continue to pray for your friend and his family, and we encourage you to do the same. Trust in the Lord and in His promises, and know that He is faithful to hear and answer our prayers.
Finally, help your friend to consider 1 Thessalonians 4:13, WEB, But we don't want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don't grieve like the rest, who have no hope.