Losing a loved one can be trying. But prayer of comfort for those grieving is a source of strength. While grief can be overwhelming and makes one feel lonely, prayers backed by the Bible are a great opportunity to heal from the trauma.
Prayer of Comfort for those Grieving
It can be hard to get the right words to pray with while grieving a lost one. That’s quite understandable. However, we have compiled a sample prayer of comfort for you to begin with as seen below:
Heavenly Father,
I come before you in this grief, asking for comfort and solace. My heart is heavy with sorrow laced in it. I am struggling to find the strength to carry on.
But, dear Lord, wrap me in your comforting arms of love. Let your presence comfort me and my family at this grieving time. Help me to always know that you’re there for me, for us. Father, help me to trust in your goodness even in this trying time and in my sorrowful state. Give me the strength to face every new day and fill my heart with your love, peace, and comfort in Jesus’ name!
Prayer for Finding Strength and Comfort in Grieving Times
Prayer can be a source of strength and comfort in grieving times. It is important to pray and use verses in the scriptures to do that. When you pray, you draw strength from and connect with God. God deeply cares about your pains and the hurt you’re passing through and you can bank on Him to help you scale through the period of grieving.
In Psalms 28:7-8, David said, “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me…”.
So, here is another sample prayer of comfort for those grieving:
Dear Lord, I ask for strength from you in this grieving time. Help me, Lord, to navigate this difficult time. Strengthen me so I will stand and not stumble in this hard time in the name of Jesus. I count on you, dear, Lord, to draw strength from in the name of Jesus.
Prayer of comfort for those grieving and who lost a loved one
You can use any of the sample prayers above to pray for comfort for those grieving after the loss of a loved one.
Add that in addition to this one below:
Father, I commit everyone grieving unto your hands. Lord, Jesus, I ask for your grace and strength to carry them through in the name of Jesus. Help them know that You’re there for them; help them understand that Your grace is sufficient for them all; continue to wrap them in Your comforting arms in the name of Jesus.
Short prayer to comfort a grieving friend
Staying with a friend who is grieving is a signal to the strong bond of friendship. Friends are meant to stay with others in trying times and one of the ways you can do that is via praying for them.
This is another sample of a short prayer to comfort a grieving friend:
Father in heaven, I commit my friend [name] unto Your most holy hands. I ask that you comfort [name] and show them that You care and are for them. Help them to find strength in You this hard time; let your love empower them to see the bright side of things in the name of Jesus.
Tips for Prayer During Grief
Praying while grieving can be difficult. But it is possible and becomes easier if you keep these in mind:
1. Use scriptures: When praying during grief, find comfort in God’s word embedded in the scriptures. That’s sure to get you results.
2. Be open/honest: God does understand how you feel. So, when praying for comfort, be free to express your feelings to Him; He won’t judge you. Don’t be afraid to pour out your heart to him.
3. Pray with others: It might be overwhelming during grief but if you pray with others, it helps. Ask your friends, colleagues, church members, or pastor to help you or keep you in their prayers, and also pray along with them.
Prayer of Comfort for those Grieving
Losing a loved one is devastating. But prayer has always been a source of comfort to grieving people. It is a powerful source of strength during difficult times. When you pray for comfort, the Lord gives you strength and you find healing.
So, share these prayers of comfort to anyone grieving and say them too!
