Father God,
Thank you so much for your unconditional love for all of your children. We know that you are all-powerful, faithful, and all-knowing, and that we can trust you with anything and everything. We pray now that you continue to be with us as we mourn the death of our friend, ________. Lend us your guiding hand and be with us as we go about processing this loss, as well as giving us healing, comfort, guidance, and patience. We know that you are omniscient and have your perfect plan laid out for our lives, but sometimes it is difficult to see how our plan is unfolding, and why certain events happen in our lives. We know that death is part of life here on this earth, a result of our sin. And we also know that after our earthly lives are through, those that believe in you and have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior will live forever with you in paradise. Give us your peace that surpasses understanding and rest assured in this comforting knowledge, knowing that we will be reunited one day with ________ and all other believers.
Thank you for being our perfect and gracious Father, for your promises to us, and for always completing the work you begin.
We pray this all in your holy name. Amen.