What is a good Bible verse to read to someone who is dying?

Matthew 11: 28-30. Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

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What Psalm is for a dying loved one?

Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.” Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”

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What is a powerful prayer for someone dying?

1. Almighty, eternal God, heavenly Father, comfort and strengthen this your servant and save them through your goodness. Deliver them from all anguish and distress, release them in your grace, and take them to yourself in your kingdom; through Jesus Christ your dear Son, our only Lord Savior, and Redeemer. Amen.

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What's a good scripture for comfort?

Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.

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What Scripture says about dying early?

ECCLESIASTES, vii. 17. "Be not over-much wicked; neither be thou foolish: "Why shouldest thou die before thy Time?"

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What does God say about someone dying?

John 11:25-26. "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.' ”

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What Scripture says until death?

The greatest promise given us: “Be faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life.” (Revelation 2:10b) Jesus said those words. No one has ever been more faithful in keeping a promise than Almighty God.

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What is the most powerful prayer in the Bible?

The most famous example—for good reason—is the Lord's Prayer (Matt 6:5–15, Luke 11:1–4), in which Jesus teaches his disciples to pray.

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What is a good prayer of comfort?

Lord Jesus, we ask you to give us all around peace in our mind, body, soul and spirit. We want you to heal and remove everything that is causing stress, grief, and sorrow in our lives. Please guide our path through life and make our enemies be at peace with us.

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What is the prayer of comfort and strength?

Dear God, please give me strength when I am weak, love when I feel forsaken, courage when I am afraid, wisdom when I feel foolish, comfort when I am alone, hope when I feel rejected, and peace when I am in turmoil. Amen.

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What is the last prayer before death?

Lord Jesus, holy and compassionate: forgive N his/her sins. By dying you unlocked the gates of life for those who believe in you: do not let our brother/ sister be parted from you, but by your glorious power give him/her light, joy and peace in heaven where you live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

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What is a simple prayer for the sick and dying?

Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen.

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How do you pray for someone in palliative care?

Lord God, we come to You today burdened and hurt by what has happened. From the very presence of death we call upon You, for You are the giver of life; Your Son Jesus Christ is the source of eternal life. You know our hearts, Father, You see our grief.

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What are the 3 powerful prayers?

The prayer of protection. The prayer of transformation. The prayer of restoration.

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How do you pray for a dying parent?

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What do you say when someone's relative is dying?

What to say to someone who's parent is dying: 10 ideas
  • I'm so sorry to hear about this. ...
  • You are not alone. ...
  • I can't imagine what you are going through. ...
  • I'm here for you. ...
  • You are in my thoughts and prayers. ...
  • I'll be there for you whenever you need me. ...
  • Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

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What is the most powerful prayer ever?

It is called the "Jesus Prayer", and it consists simply in uttering the single word "Jesus" (or "Lord Jesus", or "Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner") in any situation, at any time and place, either aloud or silently.

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What is a very powerful prayer?

Father God, we bow before you, and recognize our great need of a Savior. Today we want to lift our hearts and give thanks for Your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. We lift our hearts in praise to our Savior, and as your loved children and your redeemed servants, we lay our lives before you in worship.

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What is a heartfelt prayer?

True prayer is heartfelt: the words convey our deeply felt desires and are coupled with a commitment to act on the divine guidance we receive. Heartfelt prayer comes from the depths of the soul. Our mind and heart are directed toward God with full and complete attention.

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Why is Psalm 91 so powerful?

Praying Psalm 91 reminds us of our Salvation

We must remember that our eternal hope of heaven far outweighs the struggles here on earth. God is with us during the difficulties on earth, and he will be with us in eternity. What a great comfort it is to know that we will enter the eternal rest of our Lord forever!

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What is the most powerful prayer that never fails?

The most effective prayer, the one that is always answered, is this: “Father, glorify Your name.” “Answer my cry, O Lord, in a way that will accomplish Your will, for Your will is good, acceptable, and perfect. It is best for You, and therefore best for me and any others who may be affected by this prayer.

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What is the most powerful healing prayer in the Bible?

Cover me with the most precious blood of your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. Cast anything that should not be in me. Root out any unhealthy and abnormal cells.

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What does Proverbs say about death?

"If you start thinking of death, you are no longer sure of life." "Everybody will undergo the sentence of the grave." "There is no rich person in a grave." "As long as a man lives, the entire world is too small for him; After death, the grave is big enough."

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What does the Bible say will last forever?

1 Peter tells us that everything else fades. The grass and flowers will wither and fall; but, the Word of the Lord endures forever. God has bound himself to this Word, and keeps his promises.

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How many years does the Bible say we will live?

When mankind had become corrupted in the period preceding the flood, God said: 'My spirit shall not abide in man for ever, for he is flesh; his days shall be a hundred and twenty years' (Gen. 6:3).

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