Prayer for those grieving the loss of loved ones on AirAsia Flight 8501

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/12/30/missing-airasia-jet/21037899/

Lord, though AirAsia Flight 8501 was found, our thoughts and prayers are not far from those who grieve. So many lives lost! So many people grieving! Such unimaginable pain! Lord, thank you for seeing them all. Thank you for loving them all. In your Word you promise a peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:6,7). Lord, the loved ones left behind need that peace—a peace that guards their hearts and their minds even when it doesn’t make sense. Lord, help them experience that peace in the midst of their despair. Help them to sleep when needed, despite the negative thoughts and images that plague their minds. Grant them special patience as they await closure for their specific loved ones. Bless the searchers with efficiency and tenacity, despite negative conditions. And bring your people as beacons of light in the midst of these crowds and clusters of heartbroken loved ones. We pray in Jesus’ mighty name, amen.