Impending Death or Irreversible Illness
Scripture Suggestions
Psalm 143:9-11 (to
hear it read) Deliver me from my
enemies, O Lord,
For I flee to you for refuge. Teach me to do what
please you, for you are my God;
Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Revive me, O Lord, for
your name's sake;
For your righteousness' sake, bring me out of trouble. John 14:1-6 (to
hear it read) Let not your hearts be
troubled; believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told
you that I go to prepare a place for you? And
when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to
myself, that where I am you may be also. And
you know the w3ay where I am going." Thomas
said to him, "Lord, we do not know where you are going; how can we know
the way?" Jesus said to
him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the
Father, but by me." Prayer Suggestion:
O blessed Lord, God of mercies and of comfort; Look in compassion on your servant, ___name___, who is shaken and troubled. In your good time give him/her a right understanding of himself/herself and of your will for him/her, that he/she may not lose confidence in you. Preserve him/her from bitterness and fear, look upon him/her with favor, and give him/her your peace which passes all understanding; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen O merciful Father, look with compassion of ___name___, your servant, for whom we pray. Remember him/her, O Lord, in mercy. Strengthen him/her in patience, comfort him/her with the memory of your goodness, let your presence shine on him/her, and give him/her peace through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |