Prayers for Every Need: Prayers for Families

Prayers for Every Need: Prayers for Families

“Pray without ceasing,” the apostle Paul said. In prayer, we draw close to God and provide an opening for Him to enter our lives with healing, wisdom and blessing. Please keep in mind that there is a prayer for every need. Even yours.

Prayers for Families

When Family Relationships Are Troubled

God, help us to see the good in those who make us so unhappy. Help us to be as generous as you are. Replace hostility with love and understanding. Help us search our hearts and be honest about our faults. Give us the happiness that families are meant to know. Amen.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. (John 14:27)

When in Grief

Heavenly Father, you know how deep my grief is. I long for the touch of a hand, the sound of a voice that is stilled. You are merciful and kind. You will comfort my wounded heart. Wipe the tears from my eyes. Thank you for understanding so well our poor human hearts and for letting us lean on you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. (Revelation 7:16-17)

When There Are Problems at Work

Lord, there is trouble at my work. Please give me the skill, tact and courage to fix it. Help me be an example and a resource to my boss and colleagues. Banish my fears and replace them with trust in you. Help me remember that all jobs, no matter how humble, are a calling from you, an opportunity to practice following your ways and making your presence known. Thank you for the gift of work. Help me use it wisely. Amen.

Commit your way to the Lord; and trust also in him, and he shall bring it to pass. (Psalm 37:5)

When in Financial Trouble

God, help us straighten out our financial problems. We haven’t been good stewards of our money. Give us a new attitude and a new commitment to managing our finances wisely and responsibly. If our problems are beyond our repair, help us find a way, your way, to meet our obligations. We place this need before you, knowing that you will guide us to a good solution. Amen.

But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory. (Philippians 4:19)

When Children Misbehave

God, I love my children but they are driving me to distraction. I’m losing control. I need help. I realize I can never direct them in their young lives until I live my own life with integrity. Give me the strength and wisdom to be a good example. Replace my anger and shouting with patience, trust and a sense of humor. Help me see their restless energy as a sign of vitality and a part of their development. Even when I am tired and upset, help me find joy with them. Help me remember that children are a gift from you, an opportunity to learn wisdom, discipline and true, selfless love. Thank you for that gift. Please don’t let it get me down. Amen.

Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed. (Joshua 1:9)

For Someone Who Doesn’t Like Me

God, there is a person in my life who doesn’t like me. Or so it seems. If there is something I am doing to rub that person the wrong way, please help me recognize it and stop. Help me see myself as they see me, and give me the strength and humility to change the things that offend them. Establish a good spirit between us. I want a loving relationship with this person. Help me do what it takes to achieve that. Amen.

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. (Romans 12:10)

When Husband and Wife Are Fighting

Lord, help us to remember when we first met and the strong love that grew between us. At some point, we stopped putting you at the center of our relationship, and our love faltered. Help us to restore our marriage by turning to you. Harmonize our misunderstandings and show us the good in one another. Make us mindful of our tongues, controlling the unkind remark and the sharp retort. Help us instead say kind and loving things and ask forgiveness of one another. We put our marriage into your hands, God. Please heal it. All this we ask in the name of your Son, Jesus. Amen.

And the most important piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is what binds us all together in perfect harmony. (Colossians 3:14)