A Prayer For Anyone Who Has A Loved One In Heaven

May you feel seen, loved, and know deep within you that you are not alone.

God, I lift up the person reading this prayer. You see their heart, their grief, and the weight they carry each day. I ask that you wrap them in your presence, bringing them the comfort only you can give. Let them feel their loved one’s love as close as the air they breathe. May they be reminded, in the quiet moments and the unexpected ones, that love never fades — it only transforms.

Lord, on the days when the sorrow feels unbearable, when the ache of loss is too deep for words, I pray you strengthen them. Remind them that grief is not a burden they carry alone. Walk beside them in their pain. Surround them with people who will uplift them, support them, and honor their journey. Let the ones who no longer serve their healing fade away with grace.

Losing someone they love has changed everything. The world feels different now—quieter, emptier, unfamiliar. It’s a daily act of courage to wake up and keep moving forward, to find meaning in a life that no longer includes the presence of the one they long for. It’s a path that is filled with love and loss intertwined, and yet, You promise that even here, in the midst of heartache, they are never alone.

God, I pray you find glimpses of your loved one’s presence. Let you know, deep in your soul, that your connection is not broken. Love is eternal, unshaken by the gulf of death. One day, you will be reunited, but until then, give you the strength to keep going, to keep loving, to keep searching for purpose.

I pray you believe deep in your bones that you are still connected to them. Even on the hardest days, may you find a reason to live fully—not just in your own right but in honor of the one you miss. May your life be a reflection of love that endures beyond this world.

Even on the hardest days, may they find a reason to live fully—not just in their own right but in honor of the one they miss. May their life be a reflection of love that endures beyond this world.

And when the loneliness settles in, when the weight of missing them feels impossible to bear, remind them that you see them. That you are holding them. That they are deeply loved.

Amen.

About The Author

Jacqueline Whitney is a multi-faceted artist from New Hope, Pennsylvania. She is the author of various books about gratitude, encouragement, and overcoming grief. Her work spans multiple creative disciplines, exploring themes of healing and hope. Visit her store to discover her books and artwork.