A Prayer for the Anniversary of the Loss of a Loved One

Your Daily Prayer

Spirituality, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.6 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 14 May 2025

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Summary

"Whether death for us comes first or the rapture happens, we will see our loved ones again. And this is the hope that keeps me going every day. Sure, my mom isn’t with me right now; however, Jesus is with me, and He is with her too." - Vivian Bricker

In this poignant episode of Your Daily Prayer, Vivian Bricker reflects on the anniversary of her mother’s passing, sharing a raw and honest account of how grief continues to shape her life. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14, she reminds us that we are not without hope—because Jesus has overcome death.
This devotional and prayer are especially for anyone who is remembering a loved one today and seeking peace and comfort in the presence of God.

Topics covered:

Coping with the anniversary of a loved one’s death
Processing long-term grief and trauma responses
Honest emotions in prayer
Finding hope in Christ’s resurrection
Trusting God with our deepest pain

Scripture Reference:

👉 Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 on BibleStudyTools.com

Prayer Summary

A heartfelt prayer seeking comfort, strength, and eternal hope for those mourning the anniversary of a loved one’s passing—grounded in the promise that we will see them again through Christ.

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1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 – BibleStudyTools.com
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0:22.7	No matter what is going on in your life today, you can trust that God wants to hear from you.
0:29.5	Right after the short word from our sponsor, we will pray through today's prayer for the loss of a loved one together.
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