As we cope wth the feelings and emotions that are part of our grief process, it can be helpful to have prayers for different situations. These prayers are from my book, Tattered Hearts and Hopeful Souls. They are especially for you on your journey.

Prayers for Comfort

Dear Lord Jesus, my heart is so broken. I cannot do this by myself and I am running into your arms. Please hold on to me and carry my pain with me. I need you every single moment.

Heavenly Father, I am trusting in your unfailing love. I am in such anguish and my heart is shattered. My body and mind are so tired and I need your love and strength to carry me.”

Father, I have so many questions and there is so much I don't understand. I am crying out to you with all of my confusion and asking your Spirit to help me trust when I cannot see. Lord, hear my cry and stay near to me.

Oh dear Father, I know that your Spirit is within me and that you know all of my heartache and pain. I am trusting in your comfort and ask that you surround me with your loving arms.

There are some days where I feel like I am literally crawling through wet cement. I can barely make it through the day and my brokenness leaves me without breath. Oh dear Jesus, please be with me and hold me upright. Please send me your peace.

Father, I have so many different emotions. There are days when I am in despair and days when I am hopeful. I know I can bring all of my thoughts to you and trust you to understand. I know that you are my Saviour and that I will see you face to face one day.

Prayers for Loneliness

Lord, some days I feel so lonely. It feels like everyone else's lives have moved on while I stand still, frozen in time. Please keep reminding me of your presence and hold me in your righteous right hand.

Sometimes I just feel like no one else realizes the full extent of my heartbreak. Lord, these are times that I know I can count on you to fully understand. Dear Jesus, comfort me and gently encourage me to open my heart to the experiences of others so that we may care for each other.

Prayers of Thanks

Father, thank you for looking after me. Thank you for protecting my mind and my heart. Provide me with the assurance that you are with me when I am feeling lost and alone. Blanket me with your peace dear Jesus.

I feel like so much of me has changed. The person I was seems so far away and I'm trying to learn this new version of myself. Oh, Father God, I know that you know everything about me and that you love me. Thank you for your constant presence.         

Thank you so much for each and every person you have sent to me to support me. The outpouring of love and assistance I have experienced assures me of your everlasting love for me.

Father, I don't know exactly what heaven looks like but I know it is a place where you are. I know that there is no pain or sorrow there. Thank you for the peace that this brings me.

Oh Father, you are so, so good. Your goodness and grace have provided the way for my salvation and I know that you are always with me. Thank you for being by my side.

Thank you Lord for providing me with everything I need. As I walk this path of sorrow, I need your assistance to feel gratitude and hold on to it.

Lord, the beauty of your creation provides me with the security of knowing how much you care for me. I ask that you provide me with time to spend in the nature that surrounds me and that this time will bring me peace in my soul.

Prayers for Protection

Dear Jesus, sometimes I feel so burdened with guilt and regrets. My mind starts to focus on things I wish I had done differently. Help me to remember that I am your child and that I am free from condemnation. Remove these feelings of regret from my thinking.

Lord, it is so hard to look after myself right now. I don't have the energy. I need you to get myself going and motivated each day. I know you care for every part of me and I am trusting you to provide for my physical and mental well-being.

Lord, I come to you today to take refuge under your mighty wings. Have mercy on me and protect me as I go through these difficult days. Cover me and soothe my distress.

Some days the enormity of my feelings comes crashing down on me. I need quiet time with you my Saviour; time to share my memories and sorrow with you. Keep me safe while I sit with you and go through these feelings.

There are times when my grief leaves me feeling so vulnerable and weak. My emotional frailty opens the door to wrong thinking. Lord, I need you to be strong for me and put a hedge of protection around me to keep my heart and mind safe.

Prayers for Strength

Lord, sometimes it's so hard to be in social gatherings. I feel so much sorrow and it's hard to be part of conversations. I feel overwhelmed. Please provide me with your strength to be part of this occasion.

Lord, I don't want to give Satan a foothold in my life. I know that my grief puts me at risk because I am weak and tired. I know your grace is sufficient and I can count on your strength to carry me.

Please strengthen my faith and assurance of your everlasting love and constant presence. Help me to know that even when I have no answers, I can trust in you and your unchanging character.

Prayers for Direction

Lord, I know every member of my family is unique and I know that we are all hurting. Show me how to respect each of them and their own special way of grieving. Holy Spirit, guide us in communicating with each other so that we grow closer as a family.”

You are my Saviour and I know you are looking after all of my needs. Guide me in living each day trusting in your care and provision. Father, walk me through this day and direct my path.

Heavenly Father, I am here to worship you in the best way that I can. I am in such agony that I don't have any words. I release my pain into your hands. Lead me along the pathway back to praise and joy.

Jesus, remind me today that I am more than the grief that I carry. Turn my eyes and heart to you to find my purpose each day and to walk forward as more than a conqueror.

Lord, some days I find it hard to know what my purpose is. Guide me as I learn who I am now and give me meaning and direction. I know you have plans for me. Help me to trust in them.