Prayers: List of prayers around mourning. For example, prayers for when a mother is passing.
O Lord, you are my blessed hope. I pray that your face would shine on my dear mother, who has left her mortal body. It is hard to let her go, but I know I will see her again one day. Deliver her into your glorious heaven and shelter her soul under your wings, for blessed are those who die in the Lord.
Short Prayer For Loss of Mother
Dear God,
We pray for our mother, who is passing away today. We ask that you guide her through this final journey with grace and ease. May she find peace in your arms and comfort in your embrace. We love her so much, and we miss her already.
Please let us know when she has passed on so that we can come to be with her one last time before she leaves this world. Guide us as we navigate these difficult days ahead; help us to know what to do in order to take care of ourselves as well as our family members. Please bring all of us together in the strength and support of each other, so that we may get through this difficult time together. The continuity of our relationship with God is facilitated by our prayer life. When we pray, we allow God to do His work in and through us because we are making ourselves vulnerable to Him. Praying also strengthens our connection to God. We learn more about a person through conversation and interaction. The same process takes place when we talk to God in prayer. Spending more time in conversation with Him is the surest way to become closer to Him. As it says in James 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (NKJV). Many times in my own life, I have experienced the peace that passes all understanding when I have drawn near to God in prayer. Praying helps me center my thoughts on what’s most important. Praying gives us a divine perspective on life and is therefore crucial. A member of my youth group passed away suddenly. Finding effective ways to love and minister to our wounded students has been challenging. The power of prayer has sustained me through this difficult period. It has helped me communicate with God, hear His voice, and experience His presence while I grieve alongside my church and community. Be worried about nothing, but in everything, through prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (NKJV). Praying puts us in a position to experience God’s peace, which is beyond our comprehension. Prayer keeps my mind on the things that are dear to God, both in the happy times and the bad.
God bless our mother with peace and comfort on her way into eternity. Amen.
Dear God,
Please send your angels to comfort our mother, who is passing.
You know that she was a good woman who loved us all deeply. She taught us to be kind and compassionate throughout her life, and we know that she would have wanted to be surrounded by those who cared about her in her final moments. Please guide the doctors and nurses so that they can help her pass peacefully and with dignity. Give us strength as we say goodbye to our mother, because we know that this is not the end for her but rather a new beginning.
In Jesus’ name, Amen
Dear God, we come to you in prayer for our mother. She is ill and approaching death. We ask that you watch over her, and guide her to you. Help her to know that she is loved by all of us, that she is a wonderful woman who has always cared for others, and that we will continue to do so in the future. Give us strength as we face this difficult time, and help us to be there for each other as we go through this together. May she find peace and joy in your presence, and may we all have the courage to move forward in life after she has passed away.
We love you, Lord.
O Lord, you are my blessed hope. I pray that your face would shine on my dear mother, who has left her mortal body. It is hard to let her go, but I know I will see her again one day. Deliver her into your glorious heaven and shelter her soul under your wings, for blessed are those who die in the Lord.
Catholic Prayer For Loss of Mother
Prayer for loss of my mother (a prayer for a family grieving the death of their mom) Dear Father, She was a pillar, a gift of love, a treasure to my soul. Always caring, ever kind and giving, even as she grew old. To me she was a lovely mum, to you a beloved child. I could only know her a little, you knew her spirit deep inside. Whilst waves of grief break over me, crushing like a storm, You’ve greeted her with a warm embrace, and gently called her home. It’s silent and so empty here, since she passed away, And yet she will hear celebration, called forever into grace. My memories are treasures now, I’ll value, keep and sow, I know she’s taken all her riches, left the chaff and worn the gold! As time passes, I’ll forget the hurt and pain she bore, For now, she’s free, restored and peaceful, in your arms forevermore. I’ll let each bulb, each bud, each bloom, sing to me of your love. For you reign in eternity, and I’ll wait for your kingdom to come. Thank you for my special mum, I trust her to your care, We rest in your arms secure and safe, we are both children there.
Short Prayer For Loss of Mother
It is tragic when a mother passes away. Whether it came as a surprise or not. We are left in a state of perpetual mourning, hoping we could contact her right now. When we are accustomed to asking our mothers for guidance on anything and everything, it might be difficult to know what to do. She would be able to give you advice on how to remove stains from clothing, the best toilet training tips, how to be a sympathetic ear to a loud adolescent, and much more. She was the cornerstone of your world, and she is no longer there.
There are several instances of individuals, including Jesus, grieving the loss of a loved one throughout the Bible. He lost a dear buddy even though He didn’t lose His mother. He grieved as he recognized our sorrow. But the Bible has several instances of moms passing away, most frequently during delivery.
No matter your age, losing a mother will forever alter your life. I’m reminded of a very close friend who lost her mother while she was in her twenties; although she has learned to cope, she will never fully recover from the loss. Her mother is constantly present in her everyday life and thoughts. The love of a mother will always be with her children, yet losing her is one of the greatest pains we will ever experience in our lifetimes. Yet as a legacy, her love, care, embrace, and knowledge will endure.
It might be difficult to know what to say to someone who is grieving over her mother. While we don’t want to say anything inappropriate, we also don’t want to remain silent. There are always heartfelt ways you can show the person in grieving that you support them at this difficult time, whether you choose to send a sympathy card, a thoughtful gift, or just say some nice words. You might customize what to say or write in a card if you know her mother:
I can imagine how difficult this time may be for you. I want you to know that your mother was amazing, and I know how much she loved you.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I pray that God comforts you in your darkest hours.
Thinking about you and sending lots of love during this difficult time.
Your mother’s kindness, generosity, smile, and presence will be deeply missed.
Thinking about you and sending lots of love during this difficult time.
No matter how you feel or what you’re going through, I am here to walk alongside you as you process this loss.
I love you and am always here for you.
I can only imagine how much you miss your mom. I miss her so much too. What happened was devastating and I’m here for you in any way you need.
A Prayer for Comfort and Mercy
Father of Compassion,
Please be a refuge and pillar of strength. A dear friend has lost her mother and she mourns the loss so deeply. God, we thank you for the wonderful woman this mother was. We thank you for the strength, wisdom, courage, and life lessons she taught all of us by her example. She meant so much to all of us and I thank You that she was ushered into Your presence. Father God, I thank You that her mother, while no longer with us in this life, will live forever with You. You conquered the grave and opened the gates of heaven. I entrust my sweet friend and her mama into Your gracious care and look to You with faith and hope in everlasting life, to comfort her in her grief and pain. In Your powerful name, Amen. (Heather Riggleman)
A Prayer for a Friend Who’s Lost Her Mother
Father God,
You are the God of compassion, solace, and refuge. My friend needs you every hour—she’s lost her mother and we know You are holding her in Your arms as You welcome her into heaven. God, you know that encountering death is never easy but that’s why You sent Your sent. Encourage my friend’s soul to rise to You when the pain and the loss are too much. Lord, she needs You more than ever. During this time of loss, help her remember that You knew her mother from birth and that she died in Your loving arms. Help her to trust in the name of Jesus who conquered sin and death. Help her take solace that she will one day see her mama again. May the Words in your good book bring her comfort, Amen. (Heather Riggleman)
A Prayer for a Family Grieving the Loss of a Mother
Dear Father,
She was a pillar, a gift of love, a treasure to my soul. Always caring, ever kind, and giving, even as she grew old. To me, she was a lovely mum, to you a beloved child. I could only know her a little, you knew her spirit deep inside. Whilst waves of grief break over me, crushing like a storm, You’ve greeted her with a warm embrace, and gently called her home. It’s silent and so empty here, since she passed away, and yet she will hear celebration, called forever into grace. My memories are treasures now, I’ll value, keep and sow, I know she’s taken all her riches, left the chaff, and worn the gold! As time passes, I’ll forget the hurt and pain she bore, For now, she’s free, restored, and peaceful, in your arms forevermore. I’ll let each bulb, each bud, each bloom, sing to me of your love. For you reign in eternity, and I’ll wait for your kingdom to come. Thank you for my special mum, I trust her to your care, we rest in your arms secure and safe, we are both children there. (Lord’s Prayer Words)
Prayer for the Loss of a Mother
Heavenly Father,
At this moment, nothing seems to be able to help the loss I feel after my mother’s passing. My heart is broken, and my spirit mourns. All I know is that Your grace is sufficient and there is comfort knowing she is with you in heaven. This day, this hour, moment by moment, I choose to lean on You, for when I am at my weakest Your strength is strongest. I pour out my grief to You and praise You that on one glorious day when all suffering is extinguished and love has conquered we shall walk together. Amen. (Beliefnet)
