Invocation:
Heavenly Father, divine source of love and comfort, I come before You in humble prayer seeking Your tender care as I, or those I love, journey through life’s final chapter.
Prayer:
Lord, I ask for Your grace to guide me through this sacred time. Fill my heart with peace and my spirit with courage. Let me find solace in Your embrace, knowing that Your love is unwavering and eternal. Just as You have promised in Psalm 23:4, even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Grant me the strength to face each day with hope and the wisdom to cherish the moments that remain. Help me to release the worries of tomorrow and rest in the present, wrapped in Your infinite mercy. Lord, You are the giver of life, and I trust in Your perfect plan even when the path is unclear.
May my heart be open to forgive and to seek forgiveness, letting go of any burdens that tether me to this world. Surround my loved ones with Your warmth, that they may find comfort in Your promises and peace in Your presence.
Guide those who care for me with patience and compassion. May their hands be gentle and their words soothing. Bless them with renewed strength and unwavering faith, reminding them of Your call in Matthew 25:40: "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."
Father, I place my trust in Your capable hands, knowing that You are the Alpha and Omega, who holds time and eternity. Cover me with Your grace, and let my transition from this life to the next be as seamless as the dawning of a new day.
Conclusion:
With a grateful heart, I thank You, Lord, for Your presence and Your promise of eternal life. I rest in the assurance of Your love, now and forevermore.
Amen.