Let us come together in the name of Jesus Christ, for He is the one who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
Firstly, we acknowledge that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. The Bible states in Acts 4:12(WEB) "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" and in John 14:6(WEB) Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." This means that prayer should always be directed to God in Jesus' name.
In this time of immense sorrow and pain for ###, we turn to the Word of God for comfort and guidance. The loss of a child is a heartache that is almost unbearable, but we trust in a God who is close to the brokenhearted and who saves those who are crushed in spirit Psalm 34:18(WEB).
Let us encourage ### to memorize these words, to be her strength, her mantra:
Lamentations 3:22-23(WEB) "It is of Yahweh's loving kindness that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn't fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness."
Psalm 147:3(WEB) "He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds."
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up ### in her time of need. Lord, she has lost her precious son, and her heart is shattered. We ask that You wrap Your loving arms around her, comfort her, and wipe away her tears.
Lord Jesus, shine Your light into ###'s heart. Help her to cope with her son's departure. Cleanse her mind and help her to focus on being the best grandmother she can be to her grandchildren.
God continue to reassure ### reminding her to cast all her anxiety on you because you care for her and to focus on you and her grandchildren.
Remind her that even in this valley of the shadow of death, You are with her. Guide her through this stressful time, and help her to excel and breathe again.
Lord Jesus, restore ###'s smile. Let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard her heart and her mind in Christ Jesus.
We ask this all in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Let us encourage ### to cling to God's promises in the days ahead. Though she may feel lost and broken now, she serves a God who specializes in bringing beauty from ashes. We are praying for her, and we believe that with God's help, she will overcome this tragedy.