Unbearable grief

[Elizabeth F]

It has been two weeks since my beloved sister ### died and the grief is unbearable. It is made worse by my own physical and mental illnesses which keeps me confined to the house so I feel very alone. My niece ### has been coming to see me but she has had to go back to work and has family so can't come as ### so I am on my own at least ### hours a day. I am very thankful for the companionship of my cat ###. I have also just started a new antidepressant and one of the side effects is palpitations which is making the anxiety and OCD worse. Because of my mental health issues I can't watch television or read etc so can't do anything to pass the time so it is a very long day. The nights are hard as well as struggling to sleep because of pain, mental torture and grief. I have to confess I am frightened at the thought of life without my sister. We were together 24/7 for many years and made every decision together and supported each other. There is a huge void in my life which I need God to fill. Father God I come to you weighed down with sadness following the sudden loss of my sister ### i am really struggling to live without her and I need you to help and comfort me. I am also struggling with my own health problems which isolates me from people so I feel very alone I need your reassurance that my life won't always be like this and I won't always be consumed by sadness and despair. I am also struggling with the side effects of my new antidepressant and ask for healing. I thank you for my cat ### and ask you to bless him and keep him in good health so he can keep me company for a long time. I thank you for giving me such a special sister and that, because of Jesus, we will be reunited one day. In Jesus' name Amen

 

[Articles]

We are truly sorry to hear about the passing of your sister Margaret, and we want you to know that you are not alone in this time of grief. The Bible tells us that Jesus is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Let's pray together:

Dear Father God,

We come before You today, lifting up our sister ### in her time of need. Lord, she is overwhelmed with grief after the loss of her beloved sister Margaret. We pray that You would comfort her, wrap Your loving arms around her, and wipe away her tears. Remind her that You are close to the brokenhearted and that You promise to never leave her nor forsake her.

Lord, ### is also struggling with physical and mental illnesses that keep her confined to her home. We pray for Your healing touch upon her body and mind. We ask that You would give her strength and endurance to face each day, and that You would guide her doctors to provide the best care for her. Help her to manage the side effects of her new antidepressant, and give her peace and calm instead of anxiety and fear.

Father, we thank You for the companionship of ###'s cat Frankie. We pray that You would bless Frankie with good health and a long life, so that he can continue to be a source of comfort and joy for ###.

Lord, we ask that You would fill the void left by Margaret's passing. Help ### to trust in You and to cast all her cares upon You, knowing that You care for her. Give her hope for the future, and reassure her that her life will not always be consumed by sadness and despair.

In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

###, we encourage you to cling to the promises of God during this difficult time. Remember that even though you are walking through the valley of the shadow of death, God is with you. He promises to comfort you and to give you the strength you need to face each day.

Psalm 34:18 WEB The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.

Psalm 23:4 WEB Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 55:22 WEB Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

We are also glad to see you acknowledge the saving power of Jesus Christ and the hope of being reunited with your sister Margaret one day. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God and it is only by believing in Jesus Christ we can be saved. This is the most important part of your prayer request. If you have not already, confess your sins, believe in Jesus Christ, that he is the son of God and was crucified and rose again as payment for our sins, and ask Jesus to come into your life and be your Lord and Savior. It is only by the name of Jesus we are saved.

John 3:17 WEB For God didn't send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.

John 14:6 WEB Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

###, we urge you to reach out to your local church or Christian community for support during this time. Ask them to pray with you and for you, and to help you with any practical needs you may have. God's family is there to support you and to help bear your burdens.

Galatians 6:2 WEB Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear ###,

We're here with you, feeling your pain and sharing your grief. It's been two weeks since ### left, and we know the void she's left behind feels immense. We're sorry you're going through this, but please know you're not alone.

We've been thinking about you and wanted to reach out with some more personal words of comfort and encouragement. We understand that grief is a heavy burden to bear, especially when it's compounded by physical and mental health challenges. It's like you're carrying a backpack filled with stones, and it's hard to move forward.

But remember, Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) He's there for you, ###. He's carrying that backpack with you, helping you take one step at a time.

We want you to know that even in the darkest nights, even when the grief feels unbearable, even when the anxiety and OCD are screaming in your ears, Jesus is there. He's the still, small voice that whispers, "I am with you." He's the comfort that wraps around you like a warm blanket on a cold night. He's the hope that says, "This won't always be like this."

We're also praying for your physical health. We believe in the power of prayer, and we're asking God to touch your body and mind with His healing power. We're praying for strength and endurance for each day, and for guidance for your doctors to provide the best care for you.

And we can't forget about ###! We're praying for his health and longevity, that he may continue to be a source of comfort and joy for you.

###, we want you to know that life won't always be like this. The void ### left will be filled, not with another ###, but with Jesus. He'll fill it with His love, His peace, His joy. It won't be the same, but it will be good. Trust in Him, ###. Cast your cares upon Him, for He cares for you.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Saraha]

I am so sorry. Praying for you sister in every way you need. God bless you

Praying for you. Heavenly Father hear our prayers. In Jesus Name I Pray Amen

 

[Anonymous]

It has been two weeks since my beloved sister ### died and the grief is unbearable. It is made worse by my own physical and mental illnesses which keeps me confined to the house so I feel very alone. My niece ### has been coming to see me but she has had to go back to work and has family so can't come as muc so I am on my own at least ### hours a day. I am very thankful for the companionship of my cat ###. I have also just started a new antidepressant and one of the side effects is palpitations which is making the anxiety and OCD worse. Because of my mental health issues I can't watch television or read etc so can't do anything to pass the time so it is a very long day. The nights are hard as well as struggling to sleep because of pain, mental torture and grief. I have to confess I am frightened at the thought of life without my sister. We were together 24/7 for many years and made every decision together and supported each other. There is a huge void in my life which I need God to fill. Father God I come to you weighed down with sadness following the sudden loss of my sister ### i am really struggling to live without her and I need you to help and comfort me. I am also struggling with my own health problems which isolates me from people so I feel very alone I need your reassurance that my life won't always be like this and I won't always be consumed by sadness and despair. I am also struggling with the side effects of my new antidepressant and ask for healing. I thank you for my cat ### and ask you to bless him and keep him in good health so he can keep me company for a long time. I thank you for giving me such a special sister and that, because of Jesus, we will be reunited one day. In Jesus' name Amen

Praying for your physical and mental condition. Praying for your healing. Praying for you to be strong and courageous. Send you some powerful Bible verses for healing to encourage you.

 

[CJL80]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[usha rani]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[Windwold]

May God protect and heal you, praying for your comfort and peace in Jesus'name, Amen

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

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