Thursday, August 30, 2012

My Prayer for a Dying Church Member


Creator God, Nancy is your beloved child who was known to you before her birth. Now Nancy's life on this earth is coming to a close. We are grateful Nancy has had a wonderful life fully lived. She will never be forgotten as her life and loves are carried along in our own lives in many ways. 
Wrap her in your loving arms so she can feel your presence here at this time. Reassure Nancy that she is never alone, that you are here with us and there is nothing to fear, for you promise that NOTHING can separate us from your all-encompassing love. Please forgive the things that Nancy believes need to be forgiven. Give her reassurance of your mercy, understanding, and unconditional acceptance; for you alone know our deepest thoughts and needs.
May Nancy trust in your promise that you are with us to the end of the age and that we will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Take away any present suffering and fear. Replace our worries with your gifts of grace, love, and comforting peace that surpasses all understanding. And in your wise timing, may your heavenly angels peacefully carry our beloved Nancy to the next dwelling place where there is joy; no more tears or sorrow.
Receive Nancy into your tender loving arms of mercy.
And grant us all an awareness of your love interweaving the Universe together in everlasting life. Amen

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