Father, You are merciful and compassionate.
You understand that when we grieve, we grieve for the living...
for those left behind.
but when a believer dies, we rejoice for their sake.
thank You that this man's suffering is over...he has entered into Your rest.
please comfort those who miss him and are sad.
for any who don't belong to You, show them Your Son.
even for those who are Yours, please give them a greater revelation of Jesus
to enable them to persevere in this sad time,
for Jesus' sake, amen.