Oh God, I grieve today.

There is so much loss around me

— in our world and in my life.

I’m overwhelmed with sadness for what will not be.

I need your comfort.

I need your confidence.

I need to believe that with you,

we will find our way

through this time into another time.

Be with me in these difficult hours,

hold me in my grief,

be my rock, my guide and my solace.

Remind me of your ever present care.

Amen.