Tag: Encouragement

Prayer of Encouragement

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today with a heart full of gratitude and thanksgiving. You are my rock and my salvation, and I trust in Your goodness and faithfulness. I know that You are always with me and that You will never leave me or forsake me.

I ask that You would give me the strength and courage I need to face the challenges that come my way. I pray for wisdom and guidance as I navigate through the ups and downs of life. Help me to trust in Your plan for my life and to follow Your will for me.

I ask for Your healing touch to be upon me and those I love. Bring peace and comfort to any pain or suffering we may be going through.

Thank You, Lord, for Your love and grace. I pray all this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

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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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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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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James 1:5 ESV

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

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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 Encouragement

Heavenly Father,

I come before You today with a heavy heart and in need of Your encouragement. I know that You are the source of all strength and the One who gives me hope. I trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, even when circumstances seem difficult.

I ask that You would fill me with Your peace, as I give my worries and concerns to You. I know that You are sovereign over all things and that Your plans for me are for good.

I pray that You would give me the courage to face each day with confidence and trust in You. I ask for Your wisdom as I make decisions and for Your guidance as I navigate through life’s challenges.

I ask for Your strength as I carry out the tasks You have called me to, knowing that You will empower me to do all things through Christ. And I trust that You are working in all things for the good of those who love You.

Thank You, Lord, for Your constant presence and Your unfailing love. I trust in You and look to You for strength and encouragement.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

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 46:1-3 ESV

God is our refuge and strength,
    a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam,
    though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

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2 Corinthians 4:16-18 ESV

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

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Psalm 34:17-19 ESV

When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears
    and delivers them out of all their troubles.
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
    and saves the crushed in spirit.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
    but the Lord delivers him out of them all.

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Prayer of Comfort

Dear Lord,

I come to You in this time of need, seeking Your comfort and guidance. I trust in Your goodness and Your faithfulness, knowing that You are always with me, even in the darkest of times.

I pray for peace in my heart, and for the strength to face the challenges before me. I ask for Your wisdom and Your grace, that I may be guided along the path You have set for me.

I place my trust in You, O Lord, and I know that You will never leave me nor forsake me. You are my rock and my refuge, my strength and my salvation.

I pray for those who are struggling, that they may find comfort and hope in You. I ask that You heal their wounds and ease their pain and that You would be a source of strength and encouragement to them.

I give You thanks and praise, O Lord, for all that You have done for me. I look forward to the day when I will see You face-to-face, and I will be forever in Your presence.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

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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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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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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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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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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The Evening Prayer

Heavenly Father,

I humbly come to You in gratitude this evening. I give thanks for Your faithfulness and constant presence in my life. I ask for Your forgiveness for my sins and for any ways in which I have failed to align myself with Your will today.

I lift up my family, friends, and loved ones to You, imploring Your guidance and protection over them. May Your blessings be upon them, and may You bring peace and unity to our relationships. Use us to encourage and support one another.

I also bring my work and business to You, asking for Your wisdom and guidance as I navigate the challenges and opportunities that come my way. Provide for all my needs, and give me the strength and courage to persevere in all things.

Grant me peace in my heart and mind, and the strength to trust in You even in the face of difficulties. I pray for the wisdom to discern Your will for my life and for the courage and wisdom to follow You more closely. Enable me to be a faithful witness of Your love to those around me.

I give thanks for Your grace and mercy. I pray all of these things in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

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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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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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for 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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Proverbs 16:9 ESV

The heart of man plans his way,
    but the Lord establishes his steps.

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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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A Prayer to a Friend

Dear Lord,

I lift up my dear friend to You today, asking that You would surround her with Your love and protection. Grant her strength for the day and peace for her mind. I pray that You would guide her in Your truth and enable her to make wise decisions. May she sense Your presence in her life and feel Your comfort and encouragement.

I pray that You would reveal Yourself to her in a powerful way and that she would come to a deeper understanding of Your love for her. I ask that You would use this time in her life to bring her closer to You and to aid her growth in faith.

I pray that You would bless my friend’s relationships, her work, and her home, helping her to find joy and fulfillment in all that she does.

I trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, and I am confident that You will hear and answer this prayer.

In Jesus’ name, 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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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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Proverbs 27:9 ESV

Oil and perfume make the heart glad,
    and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.

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Ecclesiastes 4:12 ESV

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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Romans 12:10 ESV

Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

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Proverbs 27:17 ESV

Iron sharpens iron,
    and one man sharpens another.

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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 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 Strength for a Friend

Dear Lord,

I lift up my friend to You today and ask that You would give her the strength she needs to face whatever challenges she is facing. I know that You are sovereign and all-powerful, and that You are able to carry her through even the toughest of circumstances.

Please give her the courage and determination to keep going, even when things seem difficult. Help her to remember that You are always with her and that You will never leave her or forsake her.

Please also give her the wisdom to know how to seek You in her time of need and to trust in You completely. I pray that she would feel Your loving presence and know that You are holding her in the palm of Your hand.

I thank You for Your sovereignty and Your faithfulness, and I pray that my friend would rest in Your love and find strength in Your grace.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 28:7 ESV

The Lord is my strength and my shield;
    in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
    and with my song I give thanks to him.

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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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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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Prayer for Family Strength

Almighty God,

We come to You today with humble hearts, seeking Your strength and guidance for our family. We ask that You would bless each member of our household, and help us to love and support one another as You have called us to do.

We pray that You would give us the strength to overcome any challenges that come our way, and to trust in Your plan for our lives. Help us to be a beacon of light and hope to those around us, showing the love of Christ to all those we encounter.

We ask that You would protect and keep us safe, physically and spiritually, and give us the wisdom to make decisions that honor You.

We pray for unity within our family, and for the bond of love that holds us together to be strong. May we be a source of encouragement and comfort to one another, always striving to build each other up in Your grace.

Thank You for the gift of our family, and for the love and joy they bring to our lives. We pray that You would continue to bless and keep us, now and always.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

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Ephesians 4:29 ESV

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

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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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Psalm 91:1-2 ESV

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
    my God, in whom I trust.”

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Prayer for a Friend for Strength

Dear Lord,

I lift up my dear friend to You today, asking for Your strength and guidance to be upon her. I know that she is facing some difficult challenges and struggles right now, and I pray that You would be her rock and her foundation. I pray that she would find hope and trust in You, and that she would know that You are always with her and will never leave her side.

Please give her the grace to trust in Your plan, even when it is difficult to understand. I pray that You would surround her with Your love and support, through the prayers and encouragement of Your people. May she feel Your presence with her, bringing her peace and joy in the midst of any trial.

I ask that You would use her to be a light for You in this world, shining Your love and truth to those around her. May she be a blessing to others, and may she find fulfillment in serving You.

I pray for Your strength and protection over her, and for Your wisdom and guidance as she navigates this season of her life. I trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, and I give thanks for all that You are doing in her life.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 46:1-3 ESV

God is our refuge and strength,
    a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam,
    though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

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.

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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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1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

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