I would ask for prayers for the tragic death of my nephew, who took his own life at age 18 and for his father, my brother, who is suffering the greatest loss these past 6 months.
I have hope, especially this Easter Day of the Resurrection that because Jesus died for all our sins, Justin will find comfort in His loving arms.
Dear Denise continued prayers for dear Justin and for you and all the family who greive his loss.
Lord our God, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. (Justin) was suddenly taken from us. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family and friends especially Justin’s father and Denise’s brother who are suffering greatly,by the power and protection of the cross. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Safely Home
I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus’ love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus’ arm to lean on
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth’s shadows,
Pray to trust our Father’s Will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth—
You shall rest in Jesus’ land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
When a Young Person Dies
Lord God, source and destiny of our lives, in Your loving providence You gave us (Justin) to grow in wisdom, age, and grace. Now You have called him to Yourself. We grieve over the loss of one so young and struggle to understand Your purpose. Draw him/ to Yourself and give him/ full stature in Christ. May he/ stand with all the angels and saints, who know Your love and praise Your saving will. Amen.
God, lover of souls, You hold dear what You have made and spare all things, for they are Yours. Look gently upon Your servant (Justin), and by the Blood of the corss forgive his sins and failings. Remember the faith of those who mourn and satisfy their longing for that day when all will be made new again in Christ, our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with You forever and ever. Amen.