Prayer 27 of 35 · Psalm 34:18 · Psalm 116:1–9 · Psalm 23:4
For the Grieving
'The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart.' Not 'will be.' Is. Grief does not need a lesson; it needs a presence, and scripture supplies one without explaining the loss away.
The prayer
Lord, You are near to the broken-hearted and You save such as be of a contrite spirit. I am not asking You to explain this. I am asking You to stay. Walk with me through this valley and do not let me walk it numb or alone. Precious in Your sight is the death of Your saints — hold what I have lost, and hold me. Let me grieve without losing my faith, and let joy find me again when it is time. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Declare over yourself
- The Lord is near to me in this.
- I will walk through the valley, not stay in it.
- Joy will come again in its time.
How to pray it
As often as needed. There is no schedule for this one.
If you are in danger or thinking of harming yourself, please also reach out to someone today — a trusted person, your doctor, or your local emergency number. Prayer and real human help are not alternatives to each other.
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