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December 21, 2023
A Prayer for Those Who Have Suffered Loss
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalms 34:18 NIV)
Beloved, no matter what type of loss you have suffered, I want to pray for you. Mostly if you have lost a loved one/ones, a friend, lost your job, your business, your marriage, your home, and everything you have worked for, your finances, or in any form, I want to pray for you. Loss is traumatic and devastating and it takes time to recover. The period for healing is different for everyone. I know because I have suffered significant losses in my life, and I can tell you I would not have made it through had it not been for King Jesus. He didn’t just help me through, He healed and restored me to wholeness in every area of my life over time! He desires to do the same for you. May I pray with you?
Pray this with me:
Father God, I come boldly before Your throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace. (Hebrews 4:16) I have never needed Your mercy and grace more than I need it right now. There are times I am so overwhelmed I don’t even know how to pray, so my spirit groans. (Romans 8:26) In my weakness, You are strong. My heart is heavily burdened. The losses have crushed me. I know I am overcoming by the blood of the Lamb and the Word of my testimony. (Revelations 12:11) You alone are my hope! Lavish Your great love on me and give me back my joy, peace, and hope for the future. You, Lord, are close to the brokenhearted; You rescue those whose spirits are crushed, save me! (Psalms 34:18)
I know You are near me, but I don’t feel You at times, and I feel lost, and I don’t know what to do. I have lost my hope; please give me a new vision for 2024. (Habakkuk 2:2-3). I need you. I know if I draw close to You – You will draw close to me. (James 4:8) I ask You to shift my thinking and change the atmosphere. Please let me tangibly know Your presence, so there is no denying it – as we celebrate Jesus our Lord and Savior’s birth this Christmas!
I ask You to exchange my grief and give me joy once again! I know what I am walking through is only a season that has a beginning, and it has an end. Thank You for allowing me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer in Jesus’ holy righteous name. Amen.
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