Oh, God of all comfort, I miss Chris. I miss him so much. As I sit here, there is a vacuum in my world, an empty space that he once occupied. The talk, the laughter, the many things we shared together – all of these have ended. And only the empty space remains.
Ease my aching heart with your gentle touch, O God, so that the pain lessons, the longing ceases, and the sorrow lightens. Let me feel your presence with me every moment of the time to come.
In my grief, dear God, let me know that eventually joy will come in the morning. There is joy in these moments as I thank you for Chris.
Thank you for all he means to me.
Thank you for the impact he made on the lives of others.
Thank you for his life.
Thank you that in the time of his death I can come to you for comfort.
And now, dear God, as I begin this journey without him. I trust that you will be with me. Help me to rest in your unchanging love.
From Quiet Spaces: Prayer Interludes for Women by Patricia Wilson
