Lord,
My friend is grieving and broken. Her heart aches, and her soul feels hollow. Her energy has vanished, and her life looks unfamiliar.
She has questions. Why did this happen? Will she ever stop wanting to die? Does life get better?
Lord, my grieving friend fears this dark pit she’s spiraling into and has no idea how to crawl out of the darkness.
Abba, meet with her.
Let my grieving friend know you are closer than her own skin.
May she give herself time, space, and permission to grieve.
If she needs outside support, speak that clearly to her.
When she is angry and cannot pray, remind me to do so for her and remind her that you hear the groans coming from the depths of her soul.
Let her sleep soundly and peacefully at night.
When she feels lonely, angry, and forgotten, send her friends to love her well.
Strengthen and grow her marriage and family.
Don’t let her grief be wasted, Lord. Use it to love others and to glorify You.
Lord, let my friend know you. Let her identity rest in You. And grant that she love you more before her head hits her pillows tonight.
Amen.