17 Ways to Express Thoughts and Prayers of Sympathy

17 ways to express thoughts and prayers of sympathy at a time of loss. Show you care with a card or gift, or along with specific offers of help, a dish for the freezer, and more ideas.

 

”
He leads me beside still waters, 
He restores my soul.
When I walk through the valley of shadows
I need not be afraid,
For He is with me and comforts me.
His goodness and mercy are always with me.
Forever and Ever.
“

 

Sometimes, thoughts of someone’s pain runs out of my eyes, and rolls down my cheeks.

Last week a young family, friends of our family, lost their eleven month old daughter.  Just a few weeks, and she would have celebrated her first birthday. Born with a genetic heart defect, she stayed for such a short time.

The thoughts and prayers and heartfelt messages expressed verbally and in sympathy cards uplifted them and helped anchor them in the safe harbor of knowing… Knowing that Princess Danica, as everyone in the hospital called her, is learning to walk for the first time ~ on green pastures. She’s learning to talk (and sing!) for the first time with angels.

They long to see their own little angel again someday, the daughter they share with the King. And it is the expression of your thoughts,

and your prayers,

that help them through the Valley of Shadows

and restores their souls.

 

 

17 Ways to Express Thoughts and Prayers at a Time of Loss

It can be difficult to know what to say in a sympathy card or express our sentiment on a floral bouquet card.

Here are a few ideas to consider, and make your own by adding your own words.

1. I will miss _______ so much.
2. My favorite memory of __________ is…
3. God stores all our tears in His bottle. He will be with you every moment.
4. I’ve been thinking about you and what you are going through.
5. I can’t imagine how you are feeling right now, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
6. It’s easy to say “I’m here for you” but I truly mean that. Here’s an expression of my heartfelt sympathy. (Along with a dish for the freezer or gift of flowers.)
7. Your mother was a phenomenal woman. I admired her ___________.
8. May the prayers of those you love uphold you at this difficult time.
9. I am praying for God’s arms of Love to carry you at this time.
10. Your loved one is gone, but will never be forgotten.
11. “Grief is not a sign of weakness; it is the price of love.” The price feels high to you right now.
12. I love you. If you want to talk, let’s go out for coffee on ________ .
13. I know I can’t change your circumstances, but to show I care, I want to come over on _______ to clean your house.
14. Every flower in this bouquet is a memory I have of your loved one. I know you have so many more to treasure.
15. We’re on the same path, even though it doesn’t always feel like it. We’re walking each other Home.
16. “Grief never ends, but it changes.” May God change your grief to wonderful memories…
17. When the wind softly blows and you hear the chimes, know I am thinking of you.” (Along with a gift of these memorial wind chimes*. The clappers are wood that can be personalized. Affiliate link.)

 

Please share your expressions of sympathy. 

We tend to feel helpless when someone we love is grieving, so any perceptions from all of us are very welcome.