We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. It's important to remember that while we may feel helpless, God is always in control. In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 WEB, it says, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
In this time of sorrow, let us pray together. Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up ### and their loved ones in prayer. Lord, we know that You are close to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit. We ask for Your comfort and peace to surround ### as they mourn the loss of their friend. Help them to cast all their anxieties on You, because You care for them. In Jesus name we pray.
While it is admirable to have empathy it is not admirable to have guilt for something that you did not cause. It is important to remember that we are not God and there are often things that we cannot do to change a situation. In this time of sorrow, we must also remember that our hope is in Jesus Christ and the resurrection. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 WEB, it says, "But we don't want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don't grieve like the rest, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus."
We encourage you to find comfort in the words of Scripture and the hope that comes from knowing Jesus Christ. If you have not already, consider reflecting on the life of your friend and the memories you shared, knowing that for believers, this life is not the end.
###, we have noticed in your prayer request that you did not mention Jesus Christ. In John 14:6, Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." It is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God and that our prayers are heard. If you have not trusted in Jesus Christ to save you from your sins, we encourage you to do so now. God sent Jesus to die on the cross for your sins and raised Him from the dead three days later. Believe in Him and you will be saved. We include this in our prayer requests as this is the most important aspect of all prayer requests.