A Prayer for A Friend Who Lost Her Husband

My friend’s husband just died and my heart aches for her so I wrote this Prayer for My Friend who Lost Her Husband.

Dear God,

I know You know, but I need to say it.

My friend just lost her husband and I want to help. The thing is, I don’t know how.

I can’t imagine the pain and loss she’s experiencing. So, I’m grateful that You understand. And I love knowing that Jesus is always praying for us. He knows exactly what she needs right now when I don’t know what to say.

For today and in the future,

bring friends alongside her when she needs them most. Put words in their mouths, the exact words she needs to hear at the time she needs to them. 

Thank You that each friend offers something different.

Bring practical friends when there’s work to be done, counselor types for emotional needs, and those who can make her laugh when that would seem impossible.

Lord, give us Your ideas about how we can help.

We all grieve differently so give those of us around her a supernatural understanding of how to be with her in the ways she needs.

Help us to give her space when she wants to be alone.

Prompt us to call or stop by when she needs a friend and help us to be present and quiet when that’s what she would prefer.

Thank You for being there when no one else can.

Because of who You are, she’s never alone. 

Thank You for being her Husband, without taking her husband’s place.

Thank You for teaching her how to live without him.

Hold her close and whisper healing words in her ear. Grieve with her. Just plain help her know You are near.

That’s what I pray. ❤️

A quick prayer for a friend who lost her husband.

When I’m going through a season like this, when my heart is heavy for a friend, this is what I do. I nod every time he or she comes to mind.

God knows.

That kind of prayer carries greater power than we could imagine. And when I’m hurting for a friend, I feel better when I pray for them.

A prayer you might want to share with her.

Dear God,

You love me more than I know.
Help me to feel Your love.

You know what I need.
Thank You for bringing me
the help I need when I need it.

Help me to accept
and even to welcome
that comfort You bring me through others.

Reminders for when your friend needs them:

You are not alone.

“The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18, NIV).

All of your feelings are okay.

I know you hurt, but it’s also normal for you to be angry or mad, to miss your loved one, and to be unbelievably sad. 

Grief is a process.

And as you feel your feelings, God promises: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4, NIV).

God is there for you.

 . . . to bind up your broken heart
. . . to comfort all who mourn
. . . and provide for those who grieve
. . . to place a crown of beauty on you instead of ashes
. . . the oil of gladness instead of mourning
. . . and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair (Isaiah 61:1-2)

Please don’t be afraid to reach out to God every single time you need Him because He loves you! He wants to be there for you.❤️

Related Post: What Does Grieving with God Look Like?

Psalm 23, A Psalm of David.

The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to His name.

Even when I walk through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for You are close beside me.
Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me.

You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies;
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever. (Psalm 23, NLT of the Bible).

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