We are truly sorry to hear about the loss that both you and your cousin have experienced. It is our privilege to stand with you in prayer during this difficult time. We appreciate that you have lifted up your cousin, and we join you in praying for her comfort and strength in the name of Jesus Christ.
In times of mourning, we are reminded of the shortness of life and the hope that we have in Jesus Christ. As Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 WEB, 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.
Let us pray together:
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ to lift up our dear sister ###. Lord, You are close to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit. We ask that You wrap Your loving arms around ### and comfort her as only You can. Help her to cast all her anxiety on You, because You care for her.
Lord, as the one-year anniversary of her mother's passing approaches, we pray that You would fill ### with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Guard her heart and her mind in Christ Jesus. Remind her of the hope that we have in You, that this world is not our home, and that You have overcome death.
We also lift up ###, who has also experienced the loss of a mother. Father, give them both strength and comfort as they navigate this difficult time together. Help them to be a source of support and encouragement to each other, and remind them of the bond that they share.
In Jesus' name, we pray for a supernatural comfort and healing over their entire family.
Lastly, we pray for all of us to use this time to reflect on our own lives and be ready for the return of Jesus Christ.
Father, we ask all this in the precious and mighty name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Be encouraged by the words of Paul in Romans 8:38-39 WEB, For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Your cousin is not alone in her grief. God is with her, and so are we, praying and supporting her in every way we can. Trust that God will bring comfort and peace to her and all those who mourn. We all look forward to the day when God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. There shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain for the former things have passed away in Jesus Christ our Lord.