Prayers for Whitney Houston, everyone who loved her, and everyone who was touched by her talents

May her soul rest in peace.

For a beautiful tribute to the great Whitney Houston, read a touching poem written by Bassey Ikpi: Not Built To Break (A Praise Song For Whitney Houston).

Huffington Post shares that “While she led a troubled life, Whitney Houston was also a woman of deep faith who found comfort in singing Gospel music, bringing spiritual uplift to all who heard her.” Listen to some of those performances here.