"Whether death for us comes first or the rapture happens, we will see our loved ones again. And this is the hope that keeps me going every day. Sure, my mom isn’t with me right now; however, Jesus is with me, and He is with her too." - Vivian Bricker

In this poignant episode of Your Daily Prayer, Vivian Bricker reflects on the anniversary of her mother’s passing, sharing a raw and honest account of how grief continues to shape her life. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14, she reminds us that we are not without hope—because Jesus has overcome death.
This devotional and prayer are especially for anyone who is remembering a loved one today and seeking peace and comfort in the presence of God.

Topics covered:


Coping with the anniversary of a loved one’s death


Processing long-term grief and trauma responses


Honest emotions in prayer


Finding hope in Christ’s resurrection


Trusting God with our deepest pain

Scripture Reference:

👉 Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 on BibleStudyTools.com

Prayer Summary

A heartfelt prayer seeking comfort, strength, and eternal hope for those mourning the anniversary of a loved one’s passing—grounded in the promise that we will see them again through Christ.

Calls to Action

🙏 Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily encouragement rooted in Scripture
📨 Share this episode with someone walking through grief
⭐ Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help others find hope
💬 Follow us on social and let us know how this prayer spoke to your heart

Relevant Links/Resources


1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 – BibleStudyTools.com


Additional Prayers for Grief and Loss(insert links to related devotionals or resources)

"Whether death for us comes first or the rapture happens, we will see our loved ones again. And this is the hope that keeps me going every day. Sure, my mom isn&rsquo;t with me right now; however, Jesus is with me, and He is with her too." - Vivian Bricker
In this poignant episode of Your Daily Prayer, Vivian Bricker reflects on the anniversary of her mother&rsquo;s passing, sharing a raw and honest account of how grief continues to shape her life. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4:13&ndash;14, she reminds us that we are not without hope&mdash;because Jesus has overcome death. This devotional and prayer are especially for anyone who is remembering a loved one today and seeking peace and comfort in the presence of God.
Topics covered:
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Coping with the anniversary of a loved one&rsquo;s death
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Processing long-term grief and trauma responses
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Honest emotions in prayer
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Finding hope in Christ&rsquo;s resurrection
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Trusting God with our deepest pain
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Scripture Reference:
👉 <a data-start="1614" data-end="1751">Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13&ndash;14 on BibleStudyTools.com</a>
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Prayer Summary
A heartfelt prayer seeking comfort, strength, and eternal hope for those mourning the anniversary of a loved one&rsquo;s passing&mdash;grounded in the promise that we will see them again through Christ.
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Calls to Action
🙏 Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily encouragement rooted in Scripture 📨 Share this episode with someone walking through grief ⭐ Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help others find hope 💬 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkhzKs1tkr0_r0TYopWHfA">Follow us</a> on social and let us know how this prayer spoke to your heart
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Relevant Links/Resources
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Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God today.

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily...

Your Daily Prayer

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God today.

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