Prayer Tag: Blessing

A Prayer for Families

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today, grateful for the gift of family. We thank You for the bond that we share, and for the love that we have for one another.

Help us to always remember that our family is a blessing from You, and to treat one another with kindness, patience, and respect.

Guide us as we navigate the challenges that life brings, and give us the strength and wisdom to support one another through the difficult times.

May our home be a place of peace, joy, and strength, where we can grow in our faith and draw closer to You.

We pray that You will bless our family, and keep us safe under Your loving care.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Colossians 3:13-14 ESV

bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.

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Ephesians 4:2 ESV

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

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1 Peter 3:8 ESV

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.

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Psalm 127:1 ESV

Unless the Lord builds the house,
    those who build it labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city,
    the watchman stays awake in vain.

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Colossians 3:20 ESV

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

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Ephesians 6:1-3 ESV

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.”

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Prayer for Friends

Dear Lord,

I come before You today to pray for my friends. I ask that You bless them with Your love, grace, and mercy. Protect them from harm and guide them in the path that You have planned for them.

Help them to trust in You and to lean on You in times of difficulty. Give them the strength and courage to follow Your will and to witness to Your truth.

I pray that You would strengthen the bonds of friendship between us and that we may be a support and encouragement to one another. May we be a light in the world, shining Your love and compassion to all those around us.

Thank You for the gift of friendship and for the joy and blessings that my friends bring to my life.

I pray all these things through the power of Your holy name, Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Galatians 6:2 ESV

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

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Proverbs 17:17 ESV

A friend loves at all times,
    and a brother is born for adversity.

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Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 ESV

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!

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Prayer for Psalm 91

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today asking for Your protection and guidance. I turn to Psalm 91 and the words of comfort and assurance that it brings. You are my refuge, my fortress, and my God whom I trust.

I pray that You will cover me with Your feathers and under Your wings I will find refuge. I trust in Your faithfulness to protect me from all harm and danger. I know that You will command Your angels to guard me in all my ways.

I pray that You will set me on high, above the trouble and danger that surrounds me. I will be safe in the shelter of Your tabernacle, and I will trust in the covert of Your wings. Your faithfulness will be my shield and my rampart.

I pray that You will deliver me from the sword, and from the power of the wicked. You will rescue me from the hand of the unrighteous, and from the mouth of the lion. You will set me high, above the reach of my enemies, and I will be safe in Your presence.

I thank You, God, for Your faithfulness and Your protection. I trust in Your love and Your care for me, and I rest secure in Your shelter. I pray that You will continue to guide and protect me, and that I may honor You in all that I do.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

James 5:16 ESV

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

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Philippians 4:6 ESV

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

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Psalm 50:15 ESV

and call upon me in the day of trouble;
    I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.”

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Psalm 91:1 ESV

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

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Prayer for Marriages

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today to seek Your guidance and wisdom for our marriage. We ask that You would bless us with the strength to love and support each other, to communicate openly and honestly, and to always put each other and our relationship first.

We pray that our marriage would be a reflection of Your love, grace, and forgiveness to each other and to those around us. Help us to remember that our marriage is a sacred covenant, not just between us but also between us and You. Protect us from temptation and the attacks of the enemy, and keep our hearts and minds pure and focused on You.

We pray that our love for each other would grow deeper and stronger every day, and that we would be a source of encouragement and support to each other. May our marriage be a blessing to our family, friends, and community, and may it bring glory to Your name.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

1 Peter 3:7 ESV

Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.

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Colossians 3:18-19 ESV

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.

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1 Corinthians 7:3-5 ESV

The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

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Proverbs 31:10-12 ESV

An excellent wife who can find?
    She is far more precious than jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
    and he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good, and not harm,
    all the days of her life.

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Strength Prayer for a Friend

Dear Lord,

I lift up my friend to You today and ask for Your strength to sustain them. I know that You are the source of all strength and power, and I pray that You would give my friend the grace and fortitude they need to face the challenges and struggles they are currently facing.

I pray that the Holy Spirit would fill them with courage and hope, and that they would trust in Your goodness and faithfulness. Help them to keep their eyes fixed on You, and to find their strength and security in You alone.

Please give my friend the wisdom to make wise decisions, and the discernment to know Your will for their life. Protect them from harm and temptation, and help them to grow in their relationship with You.

I pray that You would use my friend to be a blessing to others, and that they would be a shining light for Your kingdom.

In Your holy and powerful name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 18:2 ESV

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
    my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
    my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

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Isaiah 41:10 ESV

Fear not, for I am with you;
    be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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Psalm 46:1 ESV

God is our refuge and strength,
    a very present help in trouble.

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2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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Morning Prayer for Family

Dear Lord,

As we start this new day, we lift our hearts and minds to You in prayer. We thank You for the gift of life and the opportunity to wake up to a new day full of possibilities. We ask for Your guidance and protection as we go about our daily tasks and responsibilities.

We pray for our family, that You would bless us with Your love and grace. May we be a source of support and encouragement to one another, and may our home be a place of peace, joy, and unity.

Help us to be good stewards of the talents and blessings You have given us, and to use them to honor You and serve others. We pray for those in need, for those who are sick or suffering, and for those who are lost and searching. May Your love and hope be made known to them through our words and actions.

Lord, we trust in You and Your perfect plan for our lives. May we seek You first in all things, and may Your will be done in our lives today and always.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Matthew 6:33 ESV

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

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Philippians 4:6 ESV

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

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Psalm 18:2 ESV

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
    my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
    my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

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Romans 8:28 ESV

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

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Prayer for Friendship

Heavenly Father,

We come to You in humility and gratitude, giving You thanks for the blessings of friendship. We know that in You, true friendship is founded on love, trust and mutual respect. We ask that You bless our current friendships, and bring new ones into our lives as You see fit.

We pray that You would guide us to be true friends, to one another and to others, always speaking truth in love, and showing kindness and compassion. We ask for the courage to forgive and to be forgiven, to accept and to be accepted, to serve and to be served, and to be patient with one another’s faults.

We ask You to lead us to friends who will challenge us to grow in our walk with You and who will encourage us to remain faithful to Your Word and Will. Help us to be a good influence on our friends, and to not be swayed by the ways of the world.

We trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, and we know that You will always be with us, even when we feel alone.

We give You all the honor, glory, and praise, now and forever. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Proverbs 17:17 ESV

A friend loves at all times,
    and a brother is born for adversity.

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Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 ESV

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him€”a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

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Proverbs 18:24 ESV

A man of many companions may come to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

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Prayer for a Husband

Dear Lord,

I lift up my husband to You today, asking that You would bless him and watch over him. May he know Your love and presence in a deep and personal way.

I pray that You would give him wisdom and discernment in all things, and that You would guide him in making decisions that are pleasing to You. May he be a man of integrity and honor, and may he serve You with all his heart.

I pray that You would protect him from temptation and danger, and that You would give him the strength and courage to resist any forces that seek to harm him. May he be a strong and courageous leader for our family, and may he always put You first in his life.

I pray that You would bless our marriage, and that You would help us to grow closer to You and to each other. May we support and encourage each other in all things, and may we be a blessing to those around us.

Thank You for my husband, and for the love and joy he brings to my life. I trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, and I know that You will work all things together for our good.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Colossians 3:18-19 ESV

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.

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1 Peter 3:7 ESV

Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.

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Proverbs 31:10-11 ESV

An excellent wife who can find?
    She is far more precious than jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
    and he will have no lack of gain.

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Titus 2:4-5 ESV

and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.

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1 Corinthians 7:3-4 ESV

The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does.

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Prayer for Friday

Heavenly Father,

We come before You on this Friday, lifting up our hearts in gratitude for all that You have done for us. We are grateful for the blessings of this week and for the strength and guidance that You have provided.

We ask for Your continued protection and guidance as we go about our work and our daily tasks. Help us to remember to trust in You and to lean on You in all things. Give us the wisdom to make good decisions and the courage to do what is right.

We lift up those who are in need of Your healing and comfort, those who are struggling with illness, loneliness, or difficult circumstances. We ask that You would bring peace and hope to their hearts, and that You would provide for all of their needs.

We pray for our leaders, both in the government and in our community, that You would give them wisdom and guidance as they make decisions that affect our lives. Help them to lead with integrity and to seek Your will in all they do.

As we look forward to the weekend, we ask that You would help us to rest and to find time to enjoy Your creation. We thank You for the joys and blessings of life, and we ask that You would continue to shower us with Your love and grace.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 92:1-2 ESV

It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
    to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
to declare your steadfast love in the morning,
    and your faithfulness by night,

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Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.

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Isaiah 41:10 ESV

fear not, for I am with you;
    be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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Colossians 3:23-24 ESV

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

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Prayer for Morning Blessing

Heavenly Father,

As the sun rises on this new day, we give You thanks and praise for Your faithfulness and love. We ask that You would be with us in all that we do, and that Your will would be done in our lives.

Grant us wisdom and discernment to make good decisions, and give us the strength and courage to follow through on them. Protect us from harm and guide us in the path of righteousness.

We pray for Your blessings on our work and our relationships, and we ask for Your provision for all of our needs.

We also lift up any specific requests we have, knowing that You hear and answer our prayers.

As we start this new day, we pray that You would be glorified in all that we do and say, and we pray that Your love would be evident in our lives.

We Pray this in the Mighty name of Jesus, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 5:3 ESV

O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice;
    in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.

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Psalm 143:8 ESV

Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,
    for in you I trust.
Make me know the way I should go,
    for to you I lift up my soul.

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Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
    his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.

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Isaiah 33:2 ESV

O Lord, be gracious to us; we wait for you.
    Be our arm every morning,
    our salvation in the time of trouble.

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Malachi 4:2 ESV

But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.

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Matthew 6:33 ESV

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

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