Community Archives | StillFaith.com

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.

Prayer of Family Protection

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today with a grateful heart and a humble spirit. I ask for Your protection over my family. I trust in Your love and faithfulness to keep us safe from harm and danger. Lord, please surround us with Your angels and guide us in Your wisdom and truth.

I pray for Your blessings on my home and relationships, so that I may love and serve others as You have called me to do. I ask for Your guidance in raising my children, that they may grow in Your grace and knowledge. Lord, I trust in Your plan for my life and know that all things work together for good for those who love You.

I pray for my community and nation, that Your peace and righteousness would reign. Lord, I ask for Your protection over my loved ones, both near and far, and for Your provision for all of my needs. I give You all the praise and honor, for You are worthy of all glory and adoration.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Prayer for Gratitude

Heavenly Father,

I come before You today with a grateful heart. I thank You for Your constant love and presence in my life. I thank You for the blessings You have bestowed upon me, both big and small. I thank You for Your protection and provision.

I am grateful for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. I am grateful for the forgiveness of my sins and the promise of eternal life.

I thank You for the people You have placed in my life – my family, friends, and community. I am grateful for the opportunities I have to serve and love others in Your name.

Help me to continue to grow in gratitude, and to show my thanks through my actions and attitudes.

I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.

Prayer of Thankfulness

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today with a heart overflowing with gratitude and thankfulness. I am eternally grateful for Your never-ending love and grace that surrounds me every day. I thank You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ, and for the hope and peace that comes with knowing Him.

I am thankful for the blessings of good health and provision in my life. I am grateful for the roof over my head, the food on my table, and the clothes on my back. I am so blessed to have the people You have placed in my life, for the friends and family who love and support me, and for the community that surrounds me.

I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences You have given me, for the talents and abilities You have bestowed upon me, and for the purpose and direction You have for my life. I trust in Your plan and know that You are working all things together for my good.

Thank You, God, for Your faithfulness and for Your unwavering love. I praise You for Your goodness and for Your mercy that endures forever. I give You all the honor and glory, and I pray that Your will be done in my life.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

The Prayer of Thanksgiving

Heavenly Father,

We give You thanks for Your abundant blessings in our lives. We are grateful for Your love, grace, and mercy that guide us each day.

We thank You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We praise You for Your faithfulness, Your provision, and Your protection. We humbly ask that You would continue to be with us, to strengthen us, and to use us for Your glory.

We are grateful for the gift of family, friends, and loved ones. They bring joy and love into our lives. We pray for their well-being and for the grace to be good stewards of the relationships that You have blessed us with.

We are thankful for the jobs, businesses, and opportunities that You have given us. We pray for wisdom and guidance as we work, and for Your provision in all our needs. We also pray for those who are struggling in their jobs, businesses, or looking for opportunities, that they may find Your provision and guidance.

We also ask that You would continue to bless our homes, our families, and our communities. We pray for Your protection, Your provision, and Your guidance in all that we do.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Prayer of Peace

Dear Lord,

I come to You today seeking Your peace. I know that in You, I can find rest for my soul and refuge from the chaos of this world. I trust in Your goodness and Your love for me.

I pray for peace in my heart, mind, and spirit. Help me to release any anger, hurt, or resentment I may be holding onto and fill me with Your love and grace.

I also pray for peace in my relationships. Bring healing to any brokenness and help me to love others as You have loved me.

I pray for peace in my community and in the world. I ask that You would guide our leaders and bring an end to violence and conflict.

I trust in Your power and Your sovereignty. I know that You are the Prince of Peace and that nothing is impossible for You.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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.

Prayer for the New Year

Dear Lord,

As we enter into a new year, we give You thanks for the blessings and provisions You have given us in the past. We pray that You would continue to guide and protect us in the year ahead.

We ask that You would give us strength to overcome any challenges that may come our way and wisdom to make good decisions. Help us to always remember to turn to You in times of trouble and to trust in Your plan for our lives.

We pray that You would bless our families, friends, and communities and bring us closer together. May we use our talents and resources to serve You and others in a way that brings honor to Your name.

We ask that You would give us a heart for the lost and a desire to share the gospel with those who do not know You. Help us to be bold and courageous in sharing Your love with the world.

We pray all of these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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.

Prayer for Thanksgiving

Dear God,

I come to You today with a heart overflowing with thankfulness. I am so grateful for Your love and presence in my life, and for the countless ways You have blessed me.

I thank You for my family and friends, and for the community You have placed me in. I am grateful for my health, my home, and the opportunities You have given me.

I also want to thank You for Your forgiveness and grace. I know that I have made mistakes and fallen short of Your glory, but I am so thankful that through Jesus, I have been reconciled to You.

As I enter into this season of thanksgiving, I pray that You would help me to focus on all the good things in my life, and to remember to give thanks in all circumstances even when things are difficult. Help me to be a blessing to others, and fill my heart with joy and peace as I express my gratitude to You.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 119:105 ESV

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

Matthew 6:33 ESV

John 14:27 ESV

2 Corinthians 5:20 ESV

Matthew 5:16 ESV

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 91:11 ESV

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

Ephesians 6:4 ESV

Philippians 4:19 ESV

Isaiah 54:17 ESV

Suggested Bible Readings

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV

Colossians 3:15-17 ESV

Psalm 136:1 ESV

Psalm 95:2 ESV

Suggested Bible Readings

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV

Psalm 100:4-5 ESV

Psalm 136:1-3 ESV

Psalm 9:1 ESV

Psalm 69:30 ESV

Isaiah 12:4 ESV

Suggested Bible Readings

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV

Psalm 28:7 ESV

Psalm 103:1-5 ESV

Suggested Bible Readings

John 14:27 ESV

Philippians 4:7 ESV

Colossians 3:15 ESV

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 92:1-2 ESV

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

Isaiah 41:10 ESV

Colossians 3:23-24 ESV

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 31:14-15 ESV

Psalm 37:5 ESV

Isaiah 43:18-19 ESV

Isaiah 46:9-10 ESV

Philippians 3:13-14 ESV

Suggested Bible Readings

1 Peter 3:7 ESV

Colossians 3:18-19 ESV

1 Corinthians 7:3-5 ESV

Proverbs 31:10-12 ESV

Suggested Bible Readings

Colossians 3:15-17 ESV

Psalm 107:1 ESV

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV

Ephesians 5:20 ESV

Psalm 136:1 ESV