The Top 10 Things in Life That Cause Grief

& A prayer model to help you begin getting help is below!

(Also, more help with grief can be found here: episode 113 of the God's Adopted Podcast.)

Top 1 - 10

  1. Loss of a Loved One: John 11:25-26, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, Psalm 34:18

  2. End of a Significant Relationship: Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:28

  3. Loss of a Job or Career: Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:19, Proverbs 3:5-6

  4. Loss of Health: Isaiah 53:5, James 5:14-15, Psalm 41:3

  5. Loss of a Pet: Matthew 10:29, Psalm 36:6, Genesis 9:9-10

  6. Loss of a Home: Psalm 91:1-2, Isaiah 32:18, John 14:2

  7. Loss of a Dream or Goal: Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 37:4, Jeremiah 29:11

  8. Loss of Independence: Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 46:1

  9. Loss of a Sense of Security: Psalm 91:1-2, Isaiah 41:10, Proverbs 18:10

  10. Loss of Cultural or Community Connection: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:28, Hebrews 10:24-25

A powerful prayer model to get God's help in your time of grief.

Instructions: Read the prayer parts and consider any that apply to your loss. Ask for the Lord's help in this process. Pray through whatever you are able to now, and then return and pray through anything you cannot at this time later when you are able to. If you find that you need help with anything then please reach out to support@godsadopted.com.

  • Thanks
    Father in heaven, Thank you for ______

  • Gratitude
    I really appreciate the time You gave me with/in ______, help me to keep all the good that came from my time with/in _____ including the good memories as well.

  • Forgiveness of ______ and self
    I now choose to forgive _______ of/for ______.
    I now forgive myself of/for _______

  • Releasing
    I now release and commit back to You _______

  • Healthy Change of Connection
    Please help me to trust You with any changes that need to be made in every area of my life so that only a healthy connection to/with ______ remains ordained by You from this point forward.

  • Request for cleansing, healing and wholeness
    Please cleanse me from anything that is not from You, Heal me from the hurt and pain of my loss, and begin to bind and make me whole in my body, spirit, and soul wherever it is needed. (broken heart, crushed spirit), Please be near to me and help me express and release any emotions and feelings that I need to in healthy ways.

  • Thanks giving and closing in Jesus' name
    Thank You Father in heaven for Your love and Your help, in Jesus' name I pray, amen.

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