Prayer Book for Widows

by Kay M. Cozad

Overview

Dear Father,

As the anniversary of our wedding draws near, I pray again that You hold my husband in Your gentle embrace. Share with him the endless joy of knowing You. Shower him with Your love and grace. Remind him, if it be Your will, of my undying love for him.

These days are sometimes hard for me, as memories of our sweet vows wring my heart and tears flow silently. As I walk this earth alone, I ask You, please, for grace. Give me courage, Lord, for in my weakness You are strong. I have placed my faith in You.

O Lord, I pray that on the day my journey ends, and I come home to You, that my beloved be there waiting, too. Reunite us for all eternity in Your everlasting love. Until then, I wait in hopeful faith and pray to You. Amen.

This is a prayer book like no other, written by a widow for widows. The prayers center on the emotions and situations a widow faces. It is a powerful resource for grief ministers, family members, and friends.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681924892
Publisher:	Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division
Publication date:	07/23/2019
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	3.90(w) x 5.90(h) x 0.20(d)

Table of Contents

	Introduction	9
Chapter 1	You Have Met Death	12
	You Know My Pain	13
	My Husband	14
Chapter 2	The Funeral	16
	Guide My Choice	17
	Give Me Strength	18
	Comfort My View	19
	Strength for the Funeral	20
Chapter 3	The Days After	22
	Peaceful Sleep	23
	My Physical Well-being	24
	Patience, Patience, Patience	25
	Life Me From Depression	26
	Your Strength in My Pain	27
	My Children	28
Chapter 4	Change	29
	Changing Life, Unchanging Love	30
	Who Am I?	31
	Your Presence in My Loneliness	32
	Letting Go	33
	My Faith, My Church	34
	Guide Me in Finance	35
	Moving	35
	Share My Table	36
	Travel With Me, Lord	37
	Back to Work	38
	Getting on With Grief	39
Chapter 5	Special Days	41
	His Birthday Prayer	42
	My Birthday Prayer	43
	Our Wedding Anniversary	44
	The First Anniversary	45
	Milestones	46
	Thanksgiving	47
	The Christmas Prayer	48
	Easter	49
Chapter 6	For Those Who Care	50
	How Can I Help?	51
	Strength as I Grieve, Too	52
	Widow to Widow	53
Chapter 7	From Mourning to Joy	54
	For Family and Friends	55
	My Husband's Life	56
	Your Saving Grace	57
	The Gift of Tears	58
	Reconciliation	59
	Resources	61