Expressing sympathy/ concern

[Piasladic]

I'm sorry if this has been asked and answered a million times before, but as an atheist in a job and in a location where I am not safe to come out, I often feel for my colleagues who are going through awful times. If it's a card, I see all these "You are in our prayers." In person, if they ask me to pray for them, I say something about keeping them in my thoughts.

I have a hard time expressing myself anyway, especially in a culture where praying for someone seems expected.

Do you guys have any tips about language that expresses concern and hope without god?