This prayer came to me at 3:30 in the morning a week or so ago…. along with the date March 7th. I got up and wrote it down. I think it is meant for the birthday of a loved one who has passed, but would also fit for the anniversary of their death. A simple ritual is to have a meal in their honor. Drink and eat what they loved when they were alive.
Light a candle.
Enjoy.
Cry.
Remember.
Feel love.
Pray.
Today I celebrate the life you lived and the blessing that you were to me during your time on Earth. I remember you. I feel you. I know you exist in my heart and elsewhere. I sip your favorite drink and taste the food you loved, the simple pleasures that are no longer yours, exchanged for the joy of being Home, knowing Truth, seeing all. I love you. Today, in your honor, I celebrate Life.Candle photo from mbeechey on Imgfave
thank you for the beautiful post…a touching,simple yet profound ritual.
Thanks for reading, Heidi, and taking time to comment. <3
Thank you for this wonderful prayer/ritual. March 7th is a day of great loss for my family. We spent the day together and read this prayer several times that day. Thank you for lifting us up!
Thank you for posting this prayer. I will use it to celebrate my husbands birthday on August 19, for he would of been 54. Family and friends will light a candle promptly at 3 pm thru-out Florida were we lived at the time of his passing and also in MA where we grew up. Followed by your prayer and releasing of 54 balloons as a tribute to Steve. Thanks again
I am glad that you found this useful, Darlene. That is a beautiful ritual that you have created. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you for the perfect words of prayer for my loved one on the first passing of his birthday.
Best wish, keep pen to paper you have a gift.
Glad you found it when it was helpful. Thank you for the kind words of encouragement. <3
I found your prayer today, it’s so lovely. I lost my mother in September, today would have been her100th Birthday. I miss her so much and saying your prayer helped me celebrate her life today. Thank you!
I’m glad, Gay. Blessings to you.
I also found this poem today….tomorrow would have been my friend’s deceased son’s 28th birthday. This is his first birthday since his passing. I will share these beautiful words with her tonight. Thank-you for sharing them with us!
Isabelle, thank you for commenting, and sharing. My love and blessings to your friend.
I was searching the net for a prayer for my deceased son. he died of cancer at the age of 12 last Feb. 09, 2011. It is his birthday on Feb. 16 and I found this prayer apt for the occasion. It is short but very meaningful and touching.
Thank you so much for sharing this prayer. God bless
I am so sorry for your loss Jun. God bless you too.
I found you poem today and it is what I needed. Today would have been my daughter’s 23rd birthday. Thank you for the words. God bless you.
My love to you, Vickie.
Tonight, as I sat here at my computer searhing for suggestions on how my family and I can celebrate my deceased brother’s birthday, I came across your ritual/prayer first. What an awesome way to celebrate his 27th birthday, which is March 7. Blessings to you Lisa. This truly has touched my heart.
Blessings to you too, Sharronda. I’m sorry you lost him so young.
Thank you for this very fitting birthday wish & prayer that i will use for my niece who would have celebrated her 42nd year of life today. She passed away just 2 weeks ago in an untimely manner that the whole family & friends are still grieving up to now. It’s still so painful to bear but we will celebrate it with a sort of a family party & gatherings and this prayer will at least sooth our aching heart. Thank you for this post. God Bless.
So sorry to hear that, Rosie. Love and comfort to you all.
I love your prayer/poem. I lost my 19 year old son this past June and his 20th birthday is this Friday. Family and friends are gathering at the cemetery to release balloons to Heaven for my Brady. I am struggling this week with his birthday approaching and I read your prayer and think it is perfect. I plan to read it Friday before we release our balloons.
Thank You !
I am so sorry you are going through this, Jennifer. My thoughts are with you tomorrow. May Peace reveal itself a little more each day.
What a lovely birthday prayer. My Grandmother passed away on March 13, 2013 and today (June 6) is her birthday. We all miss her. This prayer is so appropriate and heart-warming. Thank you for sharing! I will share with my family and friends in celebration of my beloved Grandmother’s life while with us…thank you.
Blessings, Alana. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.