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Prayer for the Loss of a Father

For children of any age mourning their dad.

“A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.”

Psalm 68:5 (KJV)

Lord, my father has died, and I feel the empty space he left. I miss his voice, his advice and his presence.

Thank You for the good he gave me. Help me forgive what was hard and treasure what was good.

A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in His holy habitation. Be a Father to me now in a new way.

Comfort my family. Help us support each other. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Short prayer to remember

Be my Father now, Lord. Comfort me in my loss. Amen.

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Questions about this prayer

What if my relationship with my father was hard?

Grief can be complicated. Bring every feeling to God and consider a grief counselor.

Can I pray this on Father's Day?

Yes. Holidays can be hard after a loss.

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