A Prayer
Last week I officiated the funeral of a woman, Dinnie Nutt, loved by many in the Clovis community. Of all present, I knew her the least. Her daughter was gracious enough to let me look over several mementos, in an effort to help me in my preparations. One was a piece of paper, cut out from something, with a poem entitled, “I Said a Prayer for You Today.” As I read it, it sounded like something Dinnie would utter.
At the close of the service, I read the short poem/prayer. Then, I uttered one for her, on behalf of her. This is what I prayed…
Eternal Father, from whom every good and perfect gift comes, we welcome your presence this day. For you are the God who transcends time, space and matter. You are Spirit- pure, everlasting Spirit- it is in you that we live, move and have our very beings. Thank you for making us in your image and tabernacling yourself in your people.
Father, we are here today to pay our respects to life well-lived. Our sister has left upon her family, her friends that have known her for years, as well as those of us who’ve known her for only a short time, an enduring memory of a life well-lived. She listened to others. She loved unconditionally. And that made her more after you than so many.
The presence of all those here today is a testimony to the impacts she made while she lived. We believe her place is now amongst the great cloud of witness who cheer us on in our walks with Jesus. And that is a wonderful place to be.
Please be with those she’s left behind. Knowing she’s in a better place and coping with loss don’t always balance out with each other. We know you, the God of peace, can and will provide in our times of need.
Through Jesus Christ the Lord we pray. Amen.
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