PRAYER CONCERNING GUILT OVER A LOVED ONE'S DEATH
I need Your help, Lord. I miss my loved one. I don't know why
You took them home before I had a chance to explain. The scene of our last time together keeps running through my mind -- sad words that can never be erased. Why did
You let them die before I could ask for forgiveness? Before I could explain? Why Lord?
Ah, but You've heard that question from me so many times. And how well I know
Your answer: "Trust."
Lord, I want to trust You. Please help my unbelief. Help me to accept
Your forgiveness and to understand that my loved one holds no accusation or pain because of unfinished words here on earth. They are with
You where all things are good. They hold no adverse memories. They're rejoicing and will rejoice even more when I join them. But until that day, wash me free of guilt and help me to approve the good by remembering the lovely times
we shared together. Give me the ability to forget the bad times. Help me to recall scenes of laughter and shared dreams.
Thank You that you understand me better than I do myself. It's through
You that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I praise You that
You are greater than the rolling emotions I feel in my heart. Give me victory over this, Lord, and let me trust in
You.
Amen
For God is greater than our hearts,
and He knows everything.
1 John 3:20
