What do you say when someone passes away?<\/p>\n
What are the right words to say to a loved one who has just been in some accident?<\/p>\n
Writing a sympathy message is often an emotional experience and it can be challenging to find the right words immediately you hear the news, words that offer support, comfort, and empathy.<\/p>\n
And we all agree that in the face of loss, sadness, and shock, it is very vital that friends and family reach out to those grieving and let them know how much they\u2019re cared for.<\/p>\n
Our words can\u2019t take away the pain of losing a loved one, but they can go a long way toward helping a grieving person feel loved and supported.<\/p>\n
So if you\u2019re looking for the right sympathy messages or what to write in a sympathy card, here are some meaningful messages to inspire an intimate, heartfelt offering of sympathy and compassion.<\/p>\n
Please consider these messages starters to help your personal note flow. You can use them as guidelines, for inspiration but remember the most thoughtful messages come from the heart.<\/p>\n
God of love and mercy,
\nYou hold time within your hands, and see it all, from beginning to end. Please keep and carry these precious family in their sadness and loss.
\nmay they know your presence
\nin the stillness of the day,
\nand through the love of friends
\nwho offer their condolence.
\nImmerse them in your love
\nand lead them through this darkness
\ninto your arms, and light.
\nGrant them space
\nto express their tears.
\nHold them close
\nthrough the coming days.<\/p>\n
\nFor this family who woke this morning
\nto the loneliness of bereavement,
\nthe empty bed or chair,
\nan unaccustomed quietness,
\na life now incomplete,
\ndear God, please take the consuming anguish they feel right now.
\nTake it from them and hold them in Your arms.
\nHeal their broken heart and bind up their wounds.
\nCover them with your great wings of love, give their weary hearts rest and their minds sound sleep.
\nLord, lift their eyes so that they may catch a glimpse of eternity, and be comforted by the promise of heaven.
\nWe ask all this in the precious name of Jesus.<\/p>\n
Amen<\/p>\n
\nWe pray for this family whose lives
\nhave been touched by this tragedy.<\/p>\n
Almighty God,
\nsource of all mercy and giver of comfort;
\nDeal graciously with them as they mourn,<\/p>\n
O God, come to their assistance;
\nO Lord, hurry to help them.<\/p>\n
Casting all their sorrow on you,
\nmay they know the consolation of your love.<\/p>\n
May they reach out to hold your hand
\nand feel the warmth of the one
\nwho has already passed from death to life.<\/p>\n
\nWe ask this through Jesus Christ,
\nwhose own suffering brought us life,
\nhere and for eternity.<\/p>\n
Amen.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Jesus, You said, \u201cBlessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted\u201d
\nI am mourning; send me Your comfort now.<\/p>\n
Wrap around Your arms around me and hold me tight.
\nSend angels of mercy to me.<\/p>\n
Send Your Holy Spirit to direct me and my family
\nlest we make hasty or foolish decisions.<\/p>\n
Send Your Spirit to give us courage
\nlest through fear we recoil from living.<\/p>\n
Send Your Spirit to bring us your peace
\nlest bitterness, false guilt, or regret take root in our hearts.<\/p>\n
You have given.
\nYou have taken away.
\nBlessed be the name of the Lord.<\/p>\n
Shower Your comfort on me through those around me,
\nand keep far from me those whose words and actions are no comfort<\/p>\n
Amen<\/p>\n
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Jesus, please be with my friend reading this prayer.
\nYou know every wound, every pain, every fear, every dream.
\nHeal these pains. Alleviate every haunting fear.<\/p>\n
Do not let this grief drag my friend into misery,
\nbut with strength and courage may my friend find happiness again.<\/p>\n
Heal their brokenness
\nwith the soothing balm
\nof your gentle touch,
\nthat they might know
\nshalom, wholeness, peace.<\/p>\n
Help us all to see the power of Your resurrection.
\nGive us eyes to see where new life springs in our hearts.
\nRejuvenate when we\u2019re weak.<\/p>\n
We need You Jesus.<\/p>\n
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