Yes, Lord, cover Samantha with Your Holy Spirit and protect her from the lies of not having friends, from evil thoughts, and from the wrong way of dealing with her classmate’s death. Give wisdom to her parents to know what they can do to help her through this rough patch. Blessings, gail

Father in heaven, I pray for protection for Samantha from depression over this friend who was killed by a drunk driver. I pray she may know that the reason Christ came was to defeat death, to pay the penalty for our sin, to offer eternal life to all who will trust Him. Lord, You are a refuge to all who flee to you. May Samantha turn her sorrow to You. I pray you will bless her with peace and a good night’s sleep. Lead her to a good young people’s group as soon as they are open again. may she find friends who know Christ as Savior and Lord. Bless her parents with wisdom and understanding. May she be open to trusting them with all she needs to say. Grant them unity and peace. In Jesus name

Thank You, Lord, for Samantha’s more positive view! Help her continue in that path. Give her good, godly friends. May she be a good and godly friend to many. Blessings, gail

Lord, Please bless Samantha during this time. Here is a prayer for her and we lift you both up to God’s amazing mercy and grace.

Heavenly Father we know and believe that our times are in Your hands, but Lord it’s so often such a shock to us when a dear loved one meets with a sudden or unexpected death – through an accident or perhaps due to some unforeseen tragedy, which takes the life of someone they loved – long before it would be expected.

Lord we bring before You today those who are having to go through such a tragic loss and pray that You would be very close to each one that is in mourning today over such a loss – and are perhaps confused or even angry that such a devastating occurrence has overtaken them – without any apparent warning.

You are the God of all comfort Who comforts us in time of need and we pray that for those that are facing such a difficult trial today. Uphold them we pray, and ask that You draw very close to them … raise up we pray, the right people to minister to them and to be a genuine comfort and support at this time of tragedy and grief.

Lord we don’t understand why our loved ones should suddenly be removed from us through a sudden, unexpected death – but Lord we trust You to soothe away the hurt in time – for shall not the God of all the earth do right…. In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Make that, the effectual-fervent prayers of a righteous man.

To God’s Glory!