7 Days Of Praying Through LossSample

Take Up the Sword of the Spirit

Let’s pray,

Lord, the grief associated with this loss is crushing. I know I will get through this, but until I do, I lean hard on You. I pick up the sword of the Spirit–Your Word–and find comfort in my sadness. I use this sword to counter the enemy’s attempts to gain a foothold in my life. I know this pain will not last forever because I choose to put my trust in Your goodness and Your presence. Your Word says, “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in Spirit.” Psalm 34:18. Your Word also tells me that I am blessed in loss and grief because I will find comfort. Matthew 5:4. I lift up these truths so that the grief and loss that Satan seeks to exacerbate in my life will just make me more blessed and closer to God. Thank You, God, for Your sword of truth. In Christ’s name, amen.

Application Tool
Pray and ask God to reveal any of your thoughts, beliefs, or words that display a spirit of hopelessness and resignation in the face of loss. Consider things you may have said or done that do not reflect trust in God’s sovereign hand in the middle of this pain. Write these all down. For each untruth, look for a countering truth from God’s Word. When you write down the countering truth, be sure to cross out the untruth and pray, in Christ’s name, that it will no longer affect your life and the lives of those around you. Then thank God that the power of His truth has been let loose to do its work of healing, empowering, and grace in you. Here’s an example.

Untruth: I will never be able to let go and get over this.
Truth: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3).

If you found this devotional meaningful, Tony Evans’ sermon, "Stop It! No More Worry" will provide you with greater encouragement as you recover from loss. Please visit here.