God,
The holidays are getting closer, and I already feel the empty chair. Last year I set out one plate too many out of habit. Hold me in the moments that catch me off guard. Thank You for every year I had with them, and for the hope that this is not the end.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Bible verses for comfort in grief
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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