Sunday Morning Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come before You this morning with hearts filled with gratitude and praise. We thank You for Your unending grace and mercy, and for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ.

We humbly ask that You guide and lead us in Your ways, that we may honor You and glorify Your name. We pray for wisdom and discernment, that we may make decisions that please You and align with Your will.

We also lift up those in our community who are in need of Your comfort and healing. We pray for the sick, the hurting, the lonely, and the lost. We ask that You bring them hope and peace, and that they may know Your love and presence in their lives.

We also ask for Your protection and guidance for our leaders, both in our church and in our country. We pray that they seek Your wisdom and lead with integrity and justice.

Lastly, we ask that You help us to be a light to those around us, that we may share the love and truth of the gospel with those who do not yet know You.

We pray all these things in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 119:105 ESV

Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path.

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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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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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John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

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2 Corinthians 5:20 ESV

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

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Matthew 5:16 ESV

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

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Prayer to Comfort a Grieving Friend

Dear Lord,

We lift up our dear friend who is grieving. We ask that You would surround her with Your love and comfort during this difficult time. Lord, we know that You are the God of all comfort and that You understand the depths of our friend’s pain. We ask that You would bring her peace and hope in the midst of her sorrow.

We ask that You would give her the strength to endure this trial and that You would be close to her in her time of need. We ask that You would surround her with loving friends and family to support her and that You would be her rock and her refuge.

We ask that You would give her the grace to trust in You and to find comfort in Your presence. We ask that You would help her to see that You are always with her and that You are working all things for her good.

We ask that You would bring her healing and restoration in the days ahead and that You would give her a renewed sense of purpose and direction. Lord, we trust in Your love and Your goodness, and we ask that You would work in our friend’s life in powerful ways.

This is our prayer in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 34:18 ESV

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
    and saves the crushed in spirit.

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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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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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Psalm 23:4 ESV

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

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Psalm 147:3 ESV

He heals the brokenhearted
    and binds up their wounds.

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Matthew 11:28 ESV

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

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Prayer for This World

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today in awe of Your greatness and grace. We acknowledge that You are the Creator of this world and that all things are under Your control.

We give You thanks for the blessings You have bestowed upon us, and for the many ways You have guided and protected us.

We humbly ask that You would continue to guide and protect those who are in positions of leadership and that Your will would be done on earth as it is in heaven. We pray for peace and unity among the nations, and for an end to the divisions and conflicts that cause so much suffering.

We also lift up those who are suffering, whether it be due to poverty, illness, or persecution, and ask that You would bring them comfort and healing.

We pray for the strength to be Your hands and feet in the world, to love and serve those around us, and to be a light to those who are lost.

And in all things, we pray that Your glory would be revealed and that many would come to know You as their Savior.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 33:12 ESV

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,
    the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!

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2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV

If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

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John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

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Prayer for the Grieving

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with heavy hearts, as we grieve the loss of our loved one. We trust in Your sovereignty and Your promise of comfort and peace for those who mourn.

We ask for Your Holy Spirit to surround us during this difficult time, to bring us comfort, and to help us navigate the days and weeks ahead. Give us the strength to face each day with courage and grace.

We thank You for the time we had with our loved one and the memories we will always cherish. We know that You are sovereign over all things, including death.

We trust in Your promise of eternal life through Your Son, Jesus Christ, and we look forward to the day when we will be reunited with our loved one.

We ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 34:18 ESV

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
    and saves the crushed in spirit.

Read full chapter

John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Read full chapter

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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Revelation 21:4 ESV

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

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Prayer for the Funeral

Heavenly Father,

We come to You today with a heavy heart as we say goodbye to our beloved. We know that only You have the power to heal our broken hearts and bring us peace in this difficult time.

We ask for Your comfort and grace to surround us as we grieve. Give us strength to face the days ahead and help us to trust in Your sovereign plan. We ask that You would give wisdom and guidance to those who are caring for us during this time of loss.

We pray for the family and friends of our loved one, that they would find comfort in Your presence and hope in Your promises.

We give You all the praise and honor, for You are the God of all comfort and the giver of eternal life. In Jesus’ precious name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

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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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John 11:25-26 ESV

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

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Romans 8:38-39 ESV

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Psalm 34:18 ESV

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
    and saves the crushed in spirit.

Read full chapter

Prayer for Grieving

Dear Lord,

I come to You today with a heavy heart, as I grieve the loss of a loved one. I know that You are the God of all comfort, and I trust that You will be with me during this difficult time.

I ask that You would give me the strength and the courage to face each day and that You would be my rock and my refuge. I pray that You would comfort me in my sorrow and that You would help me to find peace and hope in the midst of my pain.

I know that You are the God of all hope, and I trust that You have a plan and a purpose for my life. I pray that You would use this time of grief to draw me closer to You and that You would use my loss to bring about good in the world.

I trust in You, O Lord, and I know that You are always with me. I give You all of my grief, and I ask that You would use it to bring about Your will and Your purpose in my life.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 34:18 ESV

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
    and saves the crushed in spirit.

Read full chapter

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.

Read full chapter

John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Read full chapter

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.

Read full chapter

Psalm 147:3 ESV

He heals the brokenhearted
    and binds up their wounds.

Read full chapter

James 1:2-4 ESV

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

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Psalm 23:4 ESV

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

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Prayer for Grief

Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the midst of my grief and pain. I am hurting and struggling to understand the loss that I have experienced. I know that You are the God of all comfort and that You understand my pain and sorrow.

I ask that You would be with me in this difficult time, that You would wrap Your loving arms around me and hold me close. I pray that You would give me the strength and grace I need to face each day and that You would bring healing to my broken heart.

I trust in Your faithfulness and Your goodness, even in the midst of my suffering. I pray that You would use this time of grief to draw me closer to You and to help me grow in my faith.

Thank You for Your love and Your presence in my life. I trust in You and I trust in Your plan for my life.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 34:18 ESV

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
    and saves the crushed in spirit.

Read full chapter

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.

Read full chapter

John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Read full chapter

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ESV

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

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Revelation 21:4 ESV

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

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Prayer for Dogs

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the loving companionship of dogs. They bring joy and comfort to our lives, and we are grateful for the ways in which they enrich our days. They are our loyal friends and protectors, always by our side.

We pray that You would bless these faithful creatures and protect them from harm. We ask for Your healing hand upon them, if they should become ill, and for strength and vitality to sustain them. We pray for provision for their needs and that they may always be under Your watchful care and protection.

We also thank You for the bond that we share with these precious animals, they have a unique way to bring us closer to You and make us aware of Your presence in our life. We ask that You would continue to use them in this way, to draw our hearts and minds to You, and to bring glory to Your name through them.

We entrust these precious animals to Your loving care and protection, and we pray that they may live out the purpose for which You created them.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Proverbs 12:10 ESV

Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast,
    but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

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Isaiah 11:6-8 ESV

The wolf shall dwell with the lamb,
    and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat,
and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together;
    and a little child shall lead them.
The cow and the bear shall graze;
    their young shall lie down together;
    and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
The nursing child shall play over the hole of the cobra,
    and the weaned child shall put his hand on the adder’s den.

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Prayer for a Funeral

Heavenly Father,

We gather here today to say goodbye to a loved one who has passed away. We give You thanks for the time we were able to spend with them and for the memories, we will always hold dear.

We ask for Your peace to surround us as we mourn and remember our loved one. We pray for Your grace in the midst of this sorrow and pain and ask for Your hope and joy to be our strength.

Lord, we ask for Your comfort and peace to surround us during this difficult time. We also lift up the family and friends of our loved one, asking for Your strength and grace to sustain them. We pray for Your love and presence to fill their hearts and minds in the days and weeks to come.

We thank You for the time we were able to spend with our loved one and we trust in Your sovereign plan.

This we pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

John 14:1-4 ESV

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.”

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2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ESV

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

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Romans 8:38-39 ESV

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Read full chapter

Revelation 21:4 ESV

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

Read full chapter

Peace and Comfort Prayer

Almighty God,

I come to You in humility and faith, seeking Your peace and comfort in the midst of my struggles. I trust in Your goodness and Your love for me, and I know that You are sovereign over all things.

I ask that You would give me Your peace that passes all understanding, as I trust in You and lean on Your promises. I pray for Your comfort to surround me, as I go through difficult times. I know that You are with me always and that nothing can separate me from Your love.

I ask for Your wisdom and guidance in the decisions I make, and I pray that You would give me the strength to follow Your will. I trust that You are working all things together for my good and for Your glory.

I give You all the praise and honor, for You are the King of kings and the Lord of lords. I love You and I trust in You.

This is my prayer in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Psalm 23:4 ESV

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

Read full chapter

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.

Read full chapter

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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Psalm 37:5 ESV

Commit your way to the Lord;
    trust in him, and he will act.

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Psalm 34:4 ESV

I sought the Lord, and he answered me
    and delivered me from all my fears.

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