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Lord of all mercy and God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-4), I answer your call to come to you, for I am weary and burdened. In your arms of compassion, I seek rest (Matthew 11:28).
Ask
I come to you in grief, aching and wounded; I limp into your embrace. Uphold me in my weakness, sustain me in my darkest valley, comfort me as I mourn.
Listen
Your promise is that you are close to the brokenhearted, that you save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Be near to me, oh God. Nurse my spirit, nourish my hurting heart.
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Lord, your words speak life, your words speak truth, your words speak tender care over me. You call the mourning blessed; you reassure me of your comfort (Matthew 5:4).
Reflect
Fulfiller of promises, you told your people that a time will come when every tear will be wiped from our eyes, that there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain (Revelation 21:4). Sing to me of this glorious day. Be with me wherever I go (Joshua 1:9). Wrap me in your Spirit, sit with me in my grief.
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