The following prayers will guide you as you ask for divine mercy prayers for the dying. Trust God and He will take care of everything. Though it is hard, we must remember that when we die, we go to be with the Lord. Until that time comes, however, we can offer prayers on behalf of the dying in the hopes that they will receive strength and peace in their last moments on earth.
The end of someone’s life is an important, emotional time. It brings up worries for their family and a future without them. Death can also bring our minds to the subject of the afterlife, judgment, and mercy. Jesus Christ is the ultimate source of mercy and He can give you peace, comfort, and salvation.
Let us pray.
Prayers for the Dying
Short Prayer
Merciful Jesus, I humbly ask You to extend Your divine mercy to those who are dying at this moment. Please comfort them in their final hours, forgive their sins, and welcome them into Your loving arms. Amen.
📖 Psalm 23:4
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
Short Divine Mercy Prayer for the Dying
Dear Lord Jesus, Please send Your loving mercy and kindness to this dear soul as their mortal life ends. Bless them with the peace and comfort that come from You alone. Ease their pain and calm their mind as they prepare to move on in their journey. Help them know they are loved and that You will welcome them home. I pray that You will bestow mercy and forgiveness upon them as they prepare to enter Heaven. I offer this prayer in Your holy name. Amen.
📖 John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
Divine Mercy Prayer For Healing
Oh, Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, who created us in Thy image and bade us seek after all that is good, true and beautiful. I beseech Thee to heal the holy and righteous in need of help. Shine Your light upon their body and heal them of their pain and hurts. Hold them close dear Lord God. Bring them back to health and hold them far from pain. Amen.
📖 Psalm 116:15
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants."
Divine Mercy Prayer
Holy Savior, Your power is mighty. Your mercy is endless and Your blessings are miracles on Earth. You are a fountain of life for all who need divine power in their lives. Bless all those who suffer. Shower Your divine mercy upon their heads. Strengthen them and empower them to make courageous choices. Touch the souls of those who are struggling. Grant them peace of mind. Soothe the aches in their hearts and their bodies. Help them know that they are loved and cherished. Savior, please give comfort to those at the end of their lives. Show them miracles in their life and the lives of their families. Let them know that no matter what comes, they are not alone. They are known and loved by the Savior of the world. Forgive our sins. Help us pursue righteous endeavors and abandon hatred, prejudice, slothfulness, and envy. Let Your mercy change our hearts. Let us be accepting of what You need in our lives. Give us Your mercy as we face fears in this life. Teach us to have a larger perspective. Connect us to heaven and show us that we face the challenges in our life with angels on our side. I offer this prayer in Your holy name, Amen.
📖 2 Corinthians 5:8
"We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord."
Prayer for the Dying
Holy Father in Heaven, Your power and might are a rock of foundation for my life. My faith in Your love for me carries me through this world. Today I come before You in prayer to ask for blessings upon the heads of those who are ending their mortal journey. Please give them peace through Your holy power. Ease the pain their bodies feel. Help the pain melt away and replace it with peace, comfort, and compassion. If it is in Your will to have them continue this mortal journey, I humbly pray for a miracle. Help them regain their strength and continue a righteous life. If it is not in Your will, I trust that Your justice and mercy will comfort us all. Please bless the souls of these people who will soon pass away. Forgive their sins. Give their souls peace. Help them return to heaven. Show them that they can be forgiven and cleansed by the power of Jesus Christ. Please grant their souls comfort as they return home. I pray that as their journey ends, they will be filled with hope and comfort. Help them know they are loved and that they are not alone. I offer this prayer in Jesus Christ’s sacred name, Amen.
📖 Romans 8:38-39
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Prayer for the Sick and Dying
Dear God, Thank You for always letting us know we are loved and cherished by the God of Heaven. Thank You for teaching Your children the way to live righteously. I pray that we will always listen to that example. Today I pray for those who are sick and dying. Please pour out blessings over them. This journey of life is frightening, particularly when it ends. Please remove the fear from their hearts and replace it with the peace of Jesus Christ. Heal their bodies as much as You can within Your plan. I have the faith to trust that You know what is best. If it is within Your divine plan to heal them completely and let them remain with us on Earth, please heal them quickly. If it is in Your plan to bring them to live with You in heaven at this time, I pray that You will help them pass over to the next world quickly and without suffering. I pray that You will comfort the families of the sick and dying. Bless their loved ones with comfort and knowledge of heaven. Help them find help as they prepare for a life without their dear ones. I humbly offer this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
📖 Psalm 31:5
"Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God."
Prayer for a Dying Loved One
Holy Savior, I am so grateful for the wonderful people You have sent me. I have learned from them and felt loved by their tender help. Today I pray for someone I love. They are preparing to meet You in heaven. As their journey in this mortal world ends, I pray that You will bless them. Give them comfort. Help them know that they have lived a full life and done the best they can do. Forgive them of their sins so they can enter heaven with peace and comfort. Help them feel that forgiveness through Your grace. Bless them with a gentle passing. Relieve their body of the pain and suffering that may accompany their death. Help them feel comfortable and help their passing be painless. I pray that You will bless all of the people who will miss this dear soul. Help us remember them. Help them know they will never be forgotten and that they will be cherished deep in our hearts forever. I offer this prayer in Your blessed name, Amen.
📖 Revelation 21:4
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
Short Divine Mercy Prayer For The Dying
Dear Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on those who are dying. Comfort them in their final moments and hold them from harm. Amen.
📖 John 14:2-3
"My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
Bedside Prayer For The Dying
Gracious God, we give you thanks for giving us life and breath. We thank you for the gift of this time with our loved one who is dying. As we stand at the threshold of life and death, we commit them unto your care by your side in Heaven. May they find in you a sure and certain hope, a rock to stand on in this time of storm, and a light to guide them home. Amen.
📖 Philippians 1:21
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."
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Prayer Points for the Dying
Use these prayer points to guide your personal prayer time:
- Pray for God's divine mercy to be upon the dying person in their final moments
- Ask God to grant peace and comfort to the dying person and remove all fear and anxiety
- Pray for the assurance of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ for the dying
- Ask God to relieve all physical pain and suffering the dying person may be experiencing
- Pray for the presence of the Holy Spirit to surround the dying person with love and grace
- Ask God to give strength and comfort to the family members and loved ones who are grieving
- Pray for God's angels to minister to and protect the dying person during their transition
- Ask God to grant reconciliation and forgiveness for any unresolved relationships or conflicts
- Pray for the dying person to have moments of clarity to make peace with God
- Ask God to prepare a place in heaven for the dying person as promised in His word
- Pray for wisdom and compassion for healthcare providers and caregivers attending to the dying
- Ask God to help family members surrender their loved one into His loving hands
- Pray for the dying person to experience God's unfailing love in their final hours
- Ask God to grant eternal rest and joy in His presence for the departing soul
- Pray for the hope of resurrection and eternal life to comfort all who are mourning
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Bible Verses for the Dying
Find strength and comfort in these scriptures:
Psalm 23:4
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
Psalm 116:15
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants."
2 Corinthians 5:8
"We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord."
Romans 8:38-39
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Psalm 31:5
"Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God."
Revelation 21:4
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
John 14:2-3
"My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
Philippians 1:21
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."
Psalm 103:13
"As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him."