Prayers For the Loss of Your Spouse

6 Good Prayers For Grieving Spouses

Matthew 5:4, Job 1:21
Dear Father, Your Word reminds us that "blessed are those who mourn, for they
will be comforted". You also said, that You are the one who gives and takes
away. Father, as I have lost my loved one during this season, I ask that you
comfort me right now and that Your heavenly angels will be dispatched around
me. So, please relieve me of my anguish in Jesus Name I pray, Amen.

Psalm 147:3, Philippians 4:7
Heavenly Father, I pray for Your peace to be upon me as I am grieving right
now in this time of bereavement. Whilst it is normal for one to grieve, I pray
that You will give me peaceful sleep and thoughts during this time. I pray
that Your peace will transcend all understanding for me in Jesus Name. I ask
that You heal my broken heart and bind up my wounds, this I ask, Amen.

Psalm 142:5, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 119:57
Dear Father, I come to you right now because I am dealing with the challenge
of the loss of my wife/husband. I ask that you bring relief from my sadness. I
speak a fresh blessing in my life. Will you lessen those painful feelings and
thoughts because Your Word reminds me that You are my refuge and portion and a
very present help in times of trouble. Thank You Father for hearing my cry, Amen.

Psalm 34:18
Dear Father, I thank You for the love that (name husband/wife) and I have been
able to show one another during our time here on earth. Father, You understand
the pain of loss and grief. But right now, I pray for healing from the pain of
losing (name of husband/wife). Your Word says, that You are close to the
broken-hearted and You save those who are crushed in spirit. I pray that Your
presence, comfort and love will be with me. Father, grant help and guidance as
I deal with such a loss in my life, this I ask, Amen.

Psalm 23:4
Heavenly Father, Your Word declares that "even though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your
rod and your staff, they comfort me". I ask that You will help me to apply
Your Word in the midst of my loss and broken situation, knowing that You are
with me. I pray that You will help me to remember the power of Your
resurrection, this I ask in Jesus Name, Amen.

John 11:25
Dear Father, I pray that you will console my heart as I grieve for my husband
wife who has gone on to glory. Please bring comfort to my heart as I remember
and reflect on Your promises. I ask that as I mourn, You will give peace
, security and healing in the midst of my tears. I stand and trust in Your Word
, that You are the resurrection and life and that He who believes in You will
live, even though they may die. Thank You Father, Amen.

Prayer of Widows and Widowers
Lord Jesus Christ, during Your earthly life You showed compassion to those who
had lost a loved one. Turn Your compassionate eyes on me in my sorrow over the
loss of my life's partner. Fill this emptiness until we are together again in
Your heavenly kingdom as a reward for our earthly service.

Help me to cope with my loss by relying on You even more than before. Teach
me to adapt to the new conditions of my life and to continue doing Your will.

Enable me to avoid withdrawing from life and make me give myself to others
more readily, so that I may continue to live in Your grace and to do the task
that You have laid out for me.