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and not for disaster, to give them a future and a hope.

are
overcoming the death of a loved one and include them in
this prayer:

Holy Spirit, remind us all that we are connected to
one another. Help us to be more compassionate and
thoughtful toward those who are overcoming the
death of a loved one. Teach us to discern when it is
appropriate to speak and when it’s best to offer the
ministry of presence. Show us what it truly means
to obey the law of Christ by bearing each other’s
burdens. Give clarity and wisdom to those within
bereaved families who are responsible for the funeral
and burial plans of their deceased loved ones. Lead
them through the whole process without incident.
Draw families closer during this time and make them
more spiritually sensitive, patient, and prayerful with
one another. Even though this is a tough time, give
them the assurance to know that the Father will
soon give them a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous
blessing for mourning, and festive praise instead of
despair.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for our sins of apathy,
indifference, and insensitivity toward the bereaved.
Forgive families who are fighting with one another
and stirring confusion during a time when they should
be coming together in unity. Forgive those who are

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