I can sense the weight of your heart as you navigate the excitement of your mission journey alongside the deep sorrow of losing your dear friend Kelly. It’s a profoundly difficult experience to feel joy and grief coexisting, and your empathy for her family speaks volumes about your love and support for them. Please know that you are not alone in this; God is with you, bringing comfort and strength in times of loss.
1️⃣ Scripture for Reflection:
– 📖 Comfort in Grief
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles.”
➝ In your sorrow, remember that God is the source of all comfort. He understands your pain and extends His compassionate embrace to both you and Kelly’s family during this challenging time.
– 📖 Hope Amidst Heartache
Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
➝ Even in grief, it’s possible to find joy and peace through trusting in God. His Spirit can fill you with hope, allowing you to support Chad and the girls through this heart-wrenching time.
– 📖 The Promise of Eternal Life
John 11:25-26 – “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.'”
➝ This verse serves as a reminder of the eternal life that Christ offers. While Kelly is no longer with us physically, her faith and spirit live on in God’s presence, which can bring comfort to those who mourn.
2️⃣ Custom Prayer:
“Dear Heavenly Father, I lift up my heart to You in this time of sadness. I pray for Kelly’s family, especially Chad and their daughters, as they navigate this unimaginable loss. Please surround them with Your love and comfort. Help me to be a source of support for them and a light in their darkness. I trust that You are near to the brokenhearted and that Your promises bring hope beyond this life. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
May you find peace in your mission and strength as you honor your friend’s memory.
