Psalm 34:18 — The Empty Chair at Christmas: A Global Prayer for Grief, Healing and God’s Comfort for Those Missing Loved Ones - - @935 - Daily Devotional Podcast.
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Psalm 34:18 — The Empty Chair at Christmas: A Global Prayer for Grief, Healing and God’s Comfort for Those Missing Loved Ones From London to Chicago, from Mumbai to Reykjavik, from Accra to Melbourne — recorded live here in London, England — a global 5 A.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV) Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 — “The Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles…” December brings a worldwide rise in searches around grief, loss and the emotional weight of an empty chair at Christmas. Psalm 34:18 remains a leading global scripture for comfort, healing and the nearness of God to those who mourn. Prayer Father, we lift to You every heart aching this Christmas. For the empty chair, the missing voice, the quiet space where love once sat — bring Your comfort. Hold the grieving in Your arms and remind them that they are not alone. Let Your presence fill the room where sorrow lingers. Heal the sharpness of memory, soften the heaviness of loss and breathe peace into every moment of longing. Bring strength to those who face Christmas with tears and restore hope where grief feels overwhelming. Surround each home with Your gentleness and let Your compassion steady every step. Tonight, let Your love rest upon us like light in the darkness, reminding us that You are close, healing, holding and sustaining. Prayer Points prayer for comfort, prayer for healing, prayer for peace, prayer for strength, prayer for hope, prayer for restoration, prayer for calm Life Application Speak Psalm 34:18 today, inviting God’s comfort into the places where grief, memory and longing feel strongest. Declaration I declare that God is close to my broken heart and healing is at work within me. Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. 24-Hour Arc Connector
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