A Prayer for the Anniversary of the Loss of a Loved One

May 14, 2025
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"Whether death for us comes first or the rapture happens, we will see our loved ones again. And this is the hope that keeps me going every day. Sure, my mom isn’t with me right now; however, Jesus is with me, and He is with her too." - Vivian Bricker

In this poignant episode of Your Daily Prayer, Vivian Bricker reflects on the anniversary of her mother’s passing, sharing a raw and honest account of how grief continues to shape her life. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14, she reminds us that we are not without hope—because Jesus has overcome death.
This devotional and prayer are especially for anyone who is remembering a loved one today and seeking peace and comfort in the presence of God.

Topics covered:

  • Coping with the anniversary of a loved one’s death

  • Processing long-term grief and trauma responses

  • Honest emotions in prayer

  • Finding hope in Christ’s resurrection

  • Trusting God with our deepest pain


Scripture Reference:

👉 Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 on BibleStudyTools.com


Prayer Summary

A heartfelt prayer seeking comfort, strength, and eternal hope for those mourning the anniversary of a loved one’s passing—grounded in the promise that we will see them again through Christ.


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Meet Your Hosts
Keri Eichberger is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With The One Who Overcomes and has a passion for devotional writing. A Jesus-loving Kentucky girl, she is blessed—together with her best friend and husband of more than twenty years, Mike—with a house full of five kids. Keri was ordained through Southeast Christian Church and has devoted her life to full-time ministry. Connect with her at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram.
Lia Girard is a poet, mom, wife, author, and former Faith Editor for Crosswalk.com who delights in the truth, discovering new restaurants and exploring wild places. Formerly Lia Martin, her devotionals, articles and video/audio voiceovers are featured on Crosswalk.com, BibleStudyTools.com, iBelieve.com, and the Your Daily Prayer and Your Nightly Prayer podcasts. She soaks up God on long forest walks and shares her inspiration on Instagram @wildpeace.poetry.
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