Father, we come before you today to pray for your precious children who have lost their loved ones. Lord, You are the ultimate comforter for those who are in mourning, so in Jesus name, I declare comfort and peace in their grieving hearts. We confess that you Lord, are their rock, their fortress, and their Savior in whom they will find ultimate comfort, peace, and protection. You are their shield, and their strength. As they call on you in this difficult time, you have promised to answer. We believe that you will be with them during this period of bereavement, rescue them from their grief. Continue to surround them with family, friends and loved ones who will lift them up and offer words of comfort and support. May they feel an overwhelming sense of peace brought by the Holy spirit. Give them sweet and restful sleep. Father, remove the spirit of heaviness, and give them garments of praise. In due time, bless their lives to overflow with laughter and joy again. As they take refuge in you, please help them to put their complete trust in you. And though we may not always fully understand why bad things happen to good people, your understanding is beyond comprehension. So Heavenly father, we thank you for stengthening us with you as our foundation. Above everything else, help us to keep this in the forefront of our minds, that despite losing a loved one, you will never leave us nor forsake us. More specifically, unfortunately it's not biblical to pray for someone who has already died, but I want to lift Laura's family and friends up in prayer. Holy Spirit, guide them through this very difficult time. Lord, this was a horrible tragedy and only you know what Laura truly went through. Heavenly father, I declare peace over all grieving hearts. Thank you Lord for your grace and mercy over each and every one of us. In Your mighty and precious name I pray, Jesus, Amen.