grief

Holy God,

we have sustained so much loss.

Loss of normalcy, loss of security, loss of loved ones.

We have lost the comfort of knowing what to expect.

We have lost friendships and loved ones to disagreements and closed hearts, as well as to death.

We have lost faith in humanity and lost hope in the best of people.

But in the midst of our loss, we know that you stand with us, faithful and strong.

Wipe away our tears and hold us near.

Fill us with your comfort and your peace.

Grant us your strength.

Walk beside us.

Uphold us.

You are our strength and our hope.

Abide with us still.

Amen.