A Prayer For Laboring Well

Father, we participate in life’s greatest celebration when a believer is promoted to glory, though it is among life’s greatest heartaches when we no longer have their presence among us. Instead of sadness our hearts are uplifted when we consider that those who go before us are blessed, for blessed are the dead who die in You, Father. They now rest from their earthly labors and yet their deeds follow them so that the generation who follows is greatly influenced years after their earthly departure. May our thoughts, actions, and deeds reflect that which influences others for the kingdom of God. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.