Brothers are often the strong ones in the family. We especially tend to look up to the older ones, especially if they are the eldest. However, the loss of any sibling is equally heartbreaking.
Losing a brother is never easy, and the loss stays with us our entire lives. Each one of us has different types of relationships with our brothers, but the loss is devastating for each of us.
However, we must know that, even while we mourn now, we will see them again.
As Jesus said in John 16:22, “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
Before you start, save these beautiful prayers for spreading ashes.
1) Short Prayer for the Loss of your Brother
“My Father in Heaven,
Please draw close to me as I mourn the loss of my dear brother (brother’s name).
My heart is broken into a thousand pieces at the loss of my brother, but I know I can depend on You for comfort.
My brother (brother’s name) has passed away, and I am devastated. Please encircle me with Your love.
May You shine Your eternal light on my brother and guide him to You. So he can rest eternally by Your side until we reunite again. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
The loss of a sibling leaves a huge hole in one’s heart. Prayer is the best way to bring peace and comfort.
The Word of God helps us through. It says this in Matthew 5:4:
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Read these miracle and beautiful prayers for loss of a loved one.
2) Strength Prayer for the Loss of a Brother
“Dear Almighty God,
I truly need You beside me. Please strengthen my innermost being in dealing with the loss of my brother (brother’s name).
I can only depend on You to comfort and soothe my aching heart from the loss of my dearest brother.
I seek Your face for comfort and peace at the loss of my brother, (brother’s name). Please touch my broken heart. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
We know that mourning is part of life, but it is a challenging pathway. We will get through it, though, as the second part of Psalm 30:5 tells us:
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
We never forget them, but we will remember them again fondly and with joy.
3) Prayer for My Brother to go to Heaven
“Dearest Lord Jesus,
You are my King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I therefore place my brother straight into Your hands in heaven.
I am here to ask that you receive my brother, (brother’s name) and give him a place in heaven.
I pray this day that my brother will see you face to face. Please receive him in Your presence.
I say this prayer in Your name, Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
God created us all, and we will see Him again one day. We all have to die someday, and we will meet Him again. We should pray that we make this easier by serving Him with all our hearts on earth.
While we are here, we can be assured of comfort when we lose someone. As Matthew 11:28 says:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Also save these prayers for a peaceful death (for a loved one).
4) Miracle Prayer For My Brother In Heaven
“Almighty God in Heaven,
Please be merciful to my dear departed brother, (brother’s name). I pray that he will be blessed in Your holy presence.
I thank You for the wonderful gift I had in my brother, (brother’s name). I pray that You protect his soul.
I kneel before Your throne and humbly ask that You encircle (brother’s name), with Your presence in heaven. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
Those who have lost a brother to death will understand and know that they are alive and with the Lord in heaven. The miracle is that we know that if someone departs this world, they will be with the Lord in heaven.
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” — Romans 8:18.
5) Scripture for the Loss of a Brother
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
John 14:27
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
One sure thing in this world is that we can depend on the Lord for everything. He carries us, even in grief. His Word also comforts us, and we can depend on that at all times.
6) Comforting Bible Verses for Death of a Brother
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10
“We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”
2 Corinthians 5:8
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalm 73:26
We can always find solace and peace in scripture. There is a verse for every situation. We often find it difficult to pray when we are overcome with grief.
This is when we can turn to the Lord in His Word and He will speak to us.
As Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Before you leave, save these prayers for a friend who lost a loved one.
Should I Pray for Someone Who Has Passed Away?
God instructed us to pray, and He hears our prayers regardless of what we pray.
It says in 2 Chronicles 7:12, “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a temple for sacrifices.”
A prayer is a spiritual act, and we can therefore pray for the departed.
Can I Ask God To Help The Deceased To Rest?
We can ask God for anything.
Ask God to help your loved one find peace and rest. Ask Him to help them know His presence.
When Can I Start Praying the Prayers?
Prayer is important, and we should pray continually, without fail. Prayer should always be our first action to find answers.
Hence, it is important that we pray immediately when we experience the loss of a loved one. The reading of God’s Word and prayer will sustain us
Are These Prayers Really Miraculous?
Prayer is a miracle in itself, as we can reach the heart of God with it. It is through prayer that we can pray for miracles. Hence, any prayer we pray is a miracle.
John 14:14 says, “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”
God Will Protect Your Brother
The passing of a brother or sister is a very difficult loss to deal with. A brother represents strength, and it is almost as though we lose our strength if they die. However, we can depend on God to see us through.
Trust in the Lord to bring comfort to your heart as you deal with the loss of your brother. God will take care of you.
One thing is certain, life here on earth may have ended for your brother, but you will see them again. They are absent from the body but present with the Lord.
