Death In A Friend’s Family

GOD WHO RECORDS ALL OUR DAYS, you know all about us, from the moment we receive the spark of life until we take our last breath. The last day came for my friend’s father, Lord. All along, you’ve known the exact time and place this man’s life would be completed. For us, though, the details surrounding a loved one’s death usually come as a surprise.

Father, please comfort my friend and each of her family members in the days ahead, as they gather together from various parts of the country. Keep them safe as they travel, and spread your wings of protection over them. Thank you that you care for each of these people as individuals, since the way we humans process our grief and loss isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Bless this extended family with your grace and love as they spend time talking, weeping, and laughing together over shared experiences and memories. Because no family is exempt from relational scrapes and wounds, I ask you to provide your liberal and tender healing wherever it’s needed.

In the days ahead, may each one of them be reminded of your goodness and unfailing love, which pursue us every day of our lives.