Psalm 139:7–12
Even the darkness
There is nowhere we can go where God is not already there, not even into the dark.
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- verse 7Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence?
- verse 8If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there.
- verse 9If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea,
- verse 10even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast.
- verse 11If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me”—
- verse 12even the darkness is not dark to You, but the night shines like the day, for darkness is as light to You.
Psalm 139:7–12BSB
Then, a short prayer
Written by our team for you to pray aloud or quietly. Say their name where you see (name).
When you sit down
Lord Jesus, You know (name) by name. Thank You for their life, and for every good thing You have given us through them. Stay close to them now. Amen.
Into Your hands
Father, we place (name) into Your hands. Take away fear, give them peace, and hold them fast. Lord Jesus, You went through death before us; do not leave them alone in it. Amen.
For the family
Lord, comfort everyone who loves (name). Give us words when we need them, and quiet when we don't. Let no one here be alone. Amen.