As the holidays approach, emotions can be especially heavy for the widow and her children. While the rest of the world seems excitedly engaged in decking their homes, planning parties, and keeping fun family traditions, it can be hard for the widow/children to fathom a Christmas without her husband/their father. With that in mind, will you join me in praying for the widow (and her children) this holiday season? All you have to do is select and sign-up for a date (or multiple dates) and on that particular day, pray! It’s that simple, but our prayers are a beautiful and impactful way we can show God’s love and care for them.
Sign-up below. You can find a sample prayer at the bottom of this page, but feel free to pray as the Lord leads your heart. If you’d like a reminder the day of, please provide your email address when signing-up. Thank you so much!
Sample Prayer
I pray a special blessing for the widow today. The pain of missing her husband is more than she feels she can bear. The widow with children carries an extra ache in her heart not only for her grief but also for theirs. Oh, this is excruciating for each one of them. Please give the widow hope and the ability to put her trust in you—the one who is able to turn mourning into dancing and bring joy in the morning. This process takes time.
During the long days and season of silence, whisper Your love to her.
If she is physically alone today, please prompt someone to call or visit. If she is surrounded by friends and family, loneliness can still find its way into her heart, protect her from the lies of the enemy. Inject truth into the deepest parts of her soul, reminding her that You are there—Emmanuel God with her. I pray for the satisfaction and contentment that comes only from You.
Turn her heart towards the promises in Your Word. Give her the strength to believe, trust, and rely on you.
Let this precious one know that You are the God who sees, and that her pain has not gone unnoticed. You desire to satisfy her deepest needs. Comfort her in ways that only You can—hold her close. I pray this Christmas, she experiences a peace that surpasses all understanding that comes from You, the Prince of Peace.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.