O Lord our God, when our souls are overwhelmed, lead us to the rock that is higher than we are. When our strength faileth, Lord help us to look unto the hills from whence cometh our help. Be our strong tower, Lord, lift us up with wings as eagles, to soar above pain, loneliness, guilt and missing. Amid our tears bring laughter and comfort.

Cause us to remember our testimonies of Your goodness and faithfulness and fill us with Holy Ghost power. Let truth and mercy not forsake us but follow us all the days of our lives. Let Your Word in Psalm 30:5 be our comfort. And let the promise of Isaiah 61:3 be ours also. “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified” (Isaiah 61:3 KJVLite) in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.