Death is a difficult subject for most people to talk about, much less think about. Yet, as Christians, we are called to mourn with those who mourn and comfort those who are grieving.
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” – Romans 12:15).
This can be especially hard when we lose a loved one. One way that we can support our friends and family who are going through the death of a loved one is to pray for them.
In this article, we look at prayer for obituary.
Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.- Isaiah 57:2
Prayer For Obituary
A prayer for the obituary is a wonderful way to offer comfort and support to friends and family members who have lost a loved one.
Since most people do not like to talk about death, a prayer for an obituary will give your loved one a chance to tell you what they would like for you to pray.
If they are not comfortable talking about what they would like to pray for, encourage them with these ideas.
Remember The Deceased Person’s Family
As Christians, we believe that life is eternal. As such, we want to make sure that we focus on praying for the deceased person’s family. We need to pray for comfort and strength for them as they come to terms with their loss.
Prayers For Physical
We live in a world where pain is everywhere. When someone dies, it is not uncommon for people to try and numb the pain with drugs or alcohol.
You can pray for physical healing, but also remember that there is no shame in asking God to take away the emotional and spiritual pains.
Prayers Of Thanksgiving
When people die, it is normal for feelings of grief to set in. Yet, the Christian faith teaches us that death does not have the last word.
We believe that when faithful Christians die, they are with God in heaven for all eternity.
This can be a source of comfort to those who are grieving. When you pray, tell God about your gratitude for life and ask Him to help your loved ones find the strength to go on.
Prayers For Comfort
It is likely that, as you pray for an obituary, your loved ones will tell you about their struggles with grief.
Praying is a wonderful way to connect. Prayer is an important form of communication between us and God, but it can also be an act of love towards those around us.
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18.
Pray for comfort and strength so that, when the time is right, you can offer them a listening ear.
Offering a prayer to God on behalf of a person who has passed away shows a tremendous amount of love and support. Hearing prayers for obituary reminds your loved one that they are not alone during this difficult time. It is also a comfort to know that others are thinking about them and their loss.
Prayer For Obituary Samples
1)
“Heavenly Father, we your children come to you in humble submission. We are grieved by the loss of our brother/sister (name).
Although we are sad, we know that you are the God of all comfort and you will be with us through this difficult time.
Use us, Lord, to be a comfort to others who are also grieving. Strengthen us as we grieve and heal. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
2)
“Dear Lord, I pray that you would be with the deceased and his/her family during this time of grief; give them all the strength they need to get through this difficult time.
Please lift the burden of grief from his/her family and friends as they mourn his/her passing.
Comfort them in their sorrow, give them strength to carry on, and ease the pain of their heartache. You are eternal, and death is not the end for those who believe in you. May he/she rest in peace. And may the family feel your love and support. Amen.”
3)
Heavenly Father, we come to you in our time of need. We ask for your comfort and peace during this difficult time.
We thank you for the life of ___________ and for all the ways that he/she blessed our lives.
We pray for those who are grieving, that they may find strength in your love.
We ask that you would be with ___________ In the days ahead as we remember him/her and give thanks for the time we had together. Amen.
4)
“Dear Jesus, I pray for the deceased and his/her family. Please give them peace and comfort during these trying times.
I pray that you will give them the strength to get through this difficult time. As death is not the end, please take the deceased into your loving arms. Help to lessen the pain of death.
I pray that, with your help, they are able to find peace in knowing that you are always with them. Amen.”
5)
“Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this person who has passed away and for all those who loved him/her. I pray that you will help the deceased and his/her family through this difficult time.
Please comfort them in their grief; give them strength to carry on; take away their sorrow and ease the pain of their heartaches. We know death is not the end for those who believe in you, so please give them peace and bring light to their lives during this dark time.
I pray that you will give them comfort in knowing that they are not alone; and I ask you to surround them with your angels, protectors, and watch over them every day. Please bless his/her family with all of my heart’s desires for them through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
6)
“Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this person’s life. I pray that you embrace them in your loving arms and give them the peace they need to rest easy.
I pray for his/her family and friends; please strengthen them so they will feel your support during this difficult time. Please comfort all those who are suffering; take away their sorrow; ease the pain of their hearts, and give them peace.
Thank you for all you have done in giving us eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
The above prayers are just examples of what you can say. However, if none of the examples above fit your needs or make sense to you, you can always write your own prayer. Praying for and to a person who has passed away is an easy and beautiful way to comfort those affected by the passing.
The main idea is just to pray from your heart to God about the deceased and their family.
Conclusion
Death is one of the most difficult things for anyone to go through. It can be especially difficult for those who are left behind, even if it is expected by the family members.
When someone near you passes away, make sure to take time to grieve with them.
Praying for and to the deceased helps everyone to feel connected and comforted in their passing.
If someone you know suffers a loss, take time to care for them now. Encourage them to pray for the deceased and their family. Even if you are unable to be there with your loved ones during this difficult time, God can comfort and guide them through it.
