Prayer For A Homecoming
Lord God, our beloved has passed from life into the gateway of death. It is not a time of uncertainty for us, but a time for rejoicing that this saint has now reached heaven safely and is in the bosom of Christ Jesus.
Our loved one dedicated their life to You and trusted in Your promise of eternal life through Christ. We rejoice that You are a Creator who has designed and planned our eternal habitation since before the foundation of the world.
We rejoice, Lord that all pain and suffering has ceased and that nothing but eternal bliss in Your Presence is now reality.
We rejoice, Lord for the assurance of Your Word which gave us glimpses of eternal life.
We rejoice, Lord that this loved one is now a great witness in heaven worshipping and praising You.
We rejoice, Lord that this loved one has done works that were gold, silver and costly stones and that these works will live on and follow them.
We rejoice, Lord that You are Almighty and will comfort all those that miss this beloved one.
We rejoice, Lord in all the memories we hold of our dearly departed. Preserve them for us and let us share them and celebrate them with others.
Thank You, God for the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ and for the joy of knowing this child of Yours. We will never forget. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. ~~author~~editor~~www.4pray.com
Death Anniversary Prayer
Lord God, a year has now passed marking the occasion of my loved one's death. I have mixed emotions coming before You, yet You are the only one that can relieve me and comfort me. Others remember partly. You remember my tears and have saved them. You have seen me at my worst.
I sometimes feel I can never achieve a promise You made in Scripture.Psa 30:11 "Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness." I am not there yet, Lord and not sure if I will ever be, but I did want to share this date with You. You have helped and comforted me and I sometimes realize it is not only about me, but the rich memories my loved one provided for me. Today I think of them.
I miss them Lord, but I cherish the times I had with them. I cherish the memories You have allowed me. I cherish the thought of knowing my loved one dwells securely with You and that someday there will be a glorious reunion.
I remember passing from shock and numbness, denial and anger, and then acceptance, just to name a few of the things I felt. I remember the kindness of many who paid their last respects and those that tried to comfort me. I do appreciate those that You have caused to be compassionate in my time of need.
I am rebuilding my life but the process is ever so slow. I pray that You will continue to help me. I do acknowledge that You have been there for me.
A very confusing Scripture has been pointed out to me and I would like to clarify it with You. Ecc 7:2 "It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart." I assume it means that seriousness is better than gaiety and that we learn more from mourning than we do laughter. If I have understood this correctly, I ask that You bless what I have gone through. I ask that I can use this knowledge to comfort others that some day will be where I am at. I ask You to bless me in keeping my mind fixed on the good my loved one did for others and not the horrible ache I feel that they have left me.
Help me, Almighty God to more than function but to live life again, and to do it with integrity while memorializing my loved one. Thank You Lord for taking me this far. I place my life in Your hands, through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen ~~author~~editor~~www.4pray.com
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