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 be with us as we mourn the death of ________, the beloved and treasured {husband/wife} of ________. Lord, you made us to find intimacy with the one you created for us, and to love and support one another as we grow in love for each other and for you. When we join in marriage, the bond and connection formed between husband and wife is beyond words, a true miracle and treasure that we enjoy thanks to you and your goodness. When this earthly life ends for a spouse, it leaves the other alone, incomplete, and feeling empty. Lend your guiding hand and be with ________ as {he/she} goes about processing this tremendous loss. Give {him/her} healing, comfort, guidance, and support of family, friends, and community. It is difficult to see how our plan is unfolding, and why certain events happen in our lives, and we know that death is part of life here on this earth. 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 your peace that surpasses understanding and the assurance in the comforting knowledge that ________ will be reunited one day with ________ and all other believers.
Guide our steps and allow ________ to continue to process this loss one step at a time, taking the necessary and needed time to grieve, mourn, and process. 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.