We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of this precious young life. It's important to remember that our hope is in Jesus Christ, who said, Let not your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you John 14:1-2 WEB.
First, we want to address that our prayers should be directed to God through Jesus Christ, not to those who have passed away. It's important to understand that once a person has passed, their eternal destination is set Isaiah 65:16 WEB. For the living, now is the time of salvation 2 Corinthians 6:2 WEB. Prayers for the deceased are not supported by scripture. Instead, we should be praying for the living, that they may come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
However, we want to consider the many people who are grieving and affected.
Almighty God, we come before you lifting up those who are grieving. This child showed faith in you, Lord, and we know that You are faithful to your people. We ask that others will also trust and have faith in you and know Jesus as Lord and Savior. Lord, we pray for the family and friends experiencing this loss. Give them comfort and peace in knowing that you are a God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3 WEB. Guide them through this difficult time, and bring them closer to You and each other. Surround them with Your love and support through those that know you and believe in you, reminding them of your grace and their hope in Jesus, who has overcome the world John 16:33 WEB.
We pray that this tragic event may bring others to know the Lord and trust in him. And like Job, may they be able to declare, For I know that my Redeemer lives. Job 19:25 WEB.
Finally, we pray for everyone that will be impacted by the loss of this young life. Help us all to remember that our days are like grass, like a flower of the field. For the wind passes over it, and it is gone. But the Word of the Lord endures forever. 1 Peter 1:24-25 WEB.
In Jesus' name, we pray for the comfort and healing of all affected.
We encourage anyone grieving to lean on the Lord and the community of believers for support during this time.