Dear Lord,
I pray today for the individuals who have loved and lost this year.
The process of grieving a death or relationship becomes harder to bear with the holidays upon us. Grant your sweet peace, along with moments of true joy for any who are walking in emotional valleys right now.
Thank you for the many years of memories around dinner tables, traditions of past holidays, and the bonds with loved ones who have passed away. May Your Presence also be felt for those who are in strained, distant relationships. Help us all to navigate the unfamiliar with new special memories, while giving to you our hurt, guilt, and sadness.
Remind us often of Your goodness and faithfulness, so that the burdens we carry cannot cloud our need to praise you. Turn our hearts to the baby in the manger, Immanuel, “God With Us”, who came to walk alongside us in all moments. Give rest to the weary, and hope to the hopeless. Awaken our hearts to rejoicing, even in the midst of pain.
Amen.
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