Offer practical help and stay responsible for the person left behind

Offer condolences once, then step away because nothing more is needed

Tell yourself concern is enough even if you do not act

Assume another relative will handle everything

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and cannot save myself. I turn from my sin and ask you to forgive me. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I confess you as Lord and give you my life. Amen.

Come to Jesus for Mercy

Lord, revive your church to notice those who are left behind by grief and loss. Make us quick to help, steady to stay, and faithful to carry burdens with love. Awaken in us the compassion of Christ so we do not overlook the widow, the mourner, or the family in need, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your People in Compassion

Father, for anyone facing sudden death, childlessness, or the fear of being left alone, bring your nearness and peace. Hold up every spouse, family, and home that feels shaken, and let your care meet them today, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Comfort for the Bereaved

Pray for the practical needs of families who lose a spouse, parent, or provider: food, shelter, wisdom, and steady help. Ask God to raise up kind people who will not let them be forgotten.

Provision for Families in Loss

Name one grieving person or family burden in your life, ask God to show you one loving way to help, and pray for the courage to follow through today.

Pray with Ready Hands

Confess any habit of ignoring people whose lives have been disrupted by loss. Ask God to make you attentive, compassionate, and ready to serve.

Repent of Passing By

ἦσαν{EE-san###EE-sahn###there were} δὲ{DE###DEH###now} παρʼ{par###pahr###among} ἡμῖν{hee-MEEN###hee-MEEN###us} ἑπτὰ{hep-TA###hehp-TAH###seven} ἀδελφοί·{a-del-FEE###ah-dehl-FEE###brothers} καὶ{KE###KEH###and} ὁ{ho###hoh###the} πρῶτος{PRO-tos###PROH-tohs###first} ⸀γήμας{YEE-mas###YEE-mahs###having married} ἐτελεύτησεν,{e-te-LEF-tee-sen###eh-teh-LEHF-tee-sehn###died} καὶ{KE###KEH###and} μὴ{MEE###MEE###not} ἔχων{E-khon###EH-khohn###having} σπέρμα{SPER-ma###SPEHR-mah###offspring} ἀφῆκεν{a-FEE-ken###ah-FEE-kehn###left} τὴν{TEEN###TEEN###the} γυναῖκα{gee-NEE-ka###gee-NEE-kah###wife} αὐτοῦ{af-TOO###ahf-TOO###his} τῷ{TO###TOH###to the} ἀδελφῷ{a-del-FO###ah-dehl-FOH###brother} αὐτοῦ·{af-TOO###ahf-TOO###his}

Matthew 22:25 — DynamicTAB

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