As Christians, we are called to pray for one another in our time of need. When a friend loses a loved one, it can be difficult to know what to say or how to pray for them. Here are some sanctified prayers you can use to comfort your grieving friend. May they find strength and peace in the Lord during this difficult time.
Please feel free to alter these prayers to suit your needs. We also have Bible verses about overcoming grief you could share with them.
Let us pray.
Prayers for Grieving Friend
Short Prayer
Heavenly Father, I lift up my dear friend who is grieving and ask that You surround them with Your comfort and peace. Please ease their pain and help them feel Your loving presence during this difficult time. Amen.
📖 Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
Sympathy Prayer For Grieving Friend
Gracious God, we turn to you, for this time of grief is near to your own heart. You alone can give true comfort and hope. We ask that you pour your love into the hearts of those who grieve so that they may know a deep sense of peace, even as they walk through dark days. Heavenly Father, from the very depths of our hearts we pray for all those who are experiencing this time of loss. We ask that you would give them strength to bear their sorrows, peace to trust in your goodness, and comfort in the sure knowledge that you are with them always. Amen.
📖 Psalm 34:18
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Short Prayer For Grieving Friend
Dear Jesus Christ, There is a friend of mine who lost someone they love very much. I treasure this person and I want them to treasure the memories of their loved one too, so please help me by telling my friend something which will comfort and encourage them. Let your words be kind and true. Help me say them in the right way, without upsetting them. If it is not your will that she hear me, please send me away and instead let her be comforted by someone else who is closer to the situation than I am. Amen.
📖 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."
Prayer For Strength For A Friend Grieving
Dear Jesus Christ, I ask for your strength today and to be by my friend’s side through this difficult time of grief. I know your Holy Spirit will guide them in dealing with this loss of life. Heal my friend and help them understand that even though this has happened, there is hope. Help him or her feel comfortable talking about what happened with me. I know they are probably scared and confused. Help us find our way through this tragedy, dear Lord, in your name I pray, Amen.
📖 Psalm 147:3
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
Prayer For a Friend Grieving Loss Of Mother
Dear Lord God, I ask that you comfort and guide my friend as they grieve the loss of their mother. Give them peace and strength to face each day, and fulfill all their responsibilities without blame or resentment for what cannot be changed. Help them know that you love and care for them always. And Lord, if it is your will, please give them the strength to see beyond their pain and sorrow so they can focus on what is important now - honoring her memory by living a life of purpose and joy. Amen.
📖 John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
Healing Prayer For Grieving Friend
Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior, I ask for your holy hands to touch my friend so that they may feel you heal their broken heart. They are hurting after the death of a loved one. Please comfort them and bring them peace in knowing that their loved one is with you in heaven. Let their pain be replaced with love and joy again. Let their heart be healed by your grace. 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 Supportive Prayer For Grieving Friend
Dear Jesus Christ, I pray for my friend who is grieving the loss of his loved one so much. I pray that they know You are with them and that You love them very much. Please heal their broken heart and give them peace as they grieve. Lift up this grief to You, Jesus, and carry it away from them in Your mighty hands. Comfort them with Your presence and surround them with others who can support them. 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."
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Prayer Points for Grieving Friend
Use these prayer points to guide your personal prayer time:
- Pray for God's divine comfort to surround your grieving friend during this painful season of loss
- Ask God to give your friend supernatural strength to face each day and carry their burden of grief
- Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring peace that surpasses all understanding to your friend's troubled heart
- Ask God to heal the emotional wounds and brokenness caused by the loss of their loved one
- Pray for provision of supportive Christian community to walk alongside your friend during this difficult time
- Ask God to grant your friend restful sleep and relief from the physical exhaustion that grief can bring
- Pray for memories of their loved one to become a source of comfort rather than pain
- Ask God to strengthen your friend's faith and help them trust in His goodness despite their loss
- Pray for wisdom in knowing how to best support and encourage your grieving friend practically and spiritually
- Ask God to provide for all of your friend's needs during this time of mourning
- Pray for protection over your friend's mind from depression, despair, and hopelessness
- Ask God to help your friend experience His presence in tangible ways throughout their grieving process
- Pray for hope in the promise of eternal life and the assurance of reunion with believers in Christ
- Ask God to minister to any other family members and friends who are also grieving this loss
- Pray for your friend to find their identity and worth in Christ even amid devastating loss
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Bible Verses for Grieving Friend
Find strength and comfort in these scriptures:
Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
Psalm 34:18
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."
Psalm 147:3
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
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."
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."
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."
Isaiah 41:10
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him."