A Prayer for Father

Heavenly Father,

I come before You today with a grateful heart, giving thanks for the earthly father You have placed in my life. I thank You for the love and guidance he has provided, for the sacrifices he has made, and for the example he has set. I ask that You would bless him and surround him with Your love and grace.

I ask that You would give him wisdom, discernment, and understanding as he leads and makes decisions for our family. I ask that You would give him strength and courage to fulfill the responsibilities You have placed on him. I pray that he would be a man of integrity, humility, and faithfulness.

I ask that You would protect him and keep him safe, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I pray that he would find fulfillment and joy in You and in his role as a father.

I also pray for those fatherless, that You would provide for them, and surround them with loving mentor figures who would help guide them through their lives and be positive role models for them.

I give You all the glory, all the honor, and all the praise. In the precious name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Ephesians 6:4 ESV

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

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Colossians 3:21 ESV

Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.

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Psalm 103:13 ESV

As a father shows compassion to his children,
    so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.

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A Prayer for a Man

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today to lift up this man to You. We ask that You would be with him in all of his endeavors, guiding him and giving him wisdom as he makes decisions. We pray that You would give him strength and courage to face the challenges of life with grace and integrity.

We ask that You would bless his work and provide for his needs. We pray that You would surround him with loving friends and family who will support him and encourage him in his walk with You.

We pray that You would give him a heart of love and compassion towards others, and that he would be a shining light for You in the world. We ask that You would protect him from harm and keep him from evil.

We pray that this man would come to know You more and more each day, and that he would grow in his faith and trust in You. We thank You for the blessings You have given him, and we trust in Your goodness and faithfulness.

All of these we pray, in the name of Jesus Christ, our 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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1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

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1 Timothy 6:11-12 ESV

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

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1 Peter 2:11-12 ESV

Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

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A Mother’s Supplication

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today with a grateful heart, thanking You for the gift of motherhood. I ask that You guide me as I raise my children in Your ways, teaching them to love and serve You.

Grant me wisdom and discernment as I make decisions for my family, and give me the strength and patience to handle the challenges that come with raising children.

I pray that my children will come to know You personally and follow You all the days of their lives. I pray that they will become men and women of integrity, who bring glory to Your Name.

I ask for Your protection over my family, and I trust in Your faithfulness to meet our needs. I give You all praise and honor, for You are my loving Heavenly Father.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Proverbs 31:26 ESV

She opens her mouth with wisdom,
    and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.

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Colossians 3:23 ESV

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

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Isaiah 40:29 ESV

He gives power to the faint,
    and to him who has no might he increases strength.

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Proverbs 22:6 ESV

Train up a child in the way he should go;
    even when he is old he will not depart from it.

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Psalm 91:11 ESV

For he will command his angels concerning you
    to guard you in all your ways.

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1 John 5:14 ESV

And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.

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A Prayer for Work

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for the blessings of another day of work. We ask for Your guidance and wisdom in all that we do, and for the strength to do it to the best of our abilities. Help us to work diligently and with integrity, treating our colleagues and clients with respect and kindness.

We pray for protection on our job, that You would keep us safe from harm and danger. Give us the courage to speak Your truth in the workplace, and to be a light in the midst of darkness.

We ask for Your provision in our work, that You would bless our efforts and provide for all of our needs. Help us to be faithful stewards of the resources You have entrusted to us, and to use them for Your glory.

We also pray for those who are unemployed, that You would open doors of opportunity for them and give them the resources they need to provide for themselves and their families.

We lift up to You all of our friends and family members who are working, that You would bless them and keep them safe.

We give You all the glory and praise, Lord, for the work that You have given us to do. Thank You for the opportunity to serve You in this way.

In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Ecclesiastes 9:10 ESV

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.

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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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Proverbs 14:23 ESV

In all toil there is profit,
    but mere talk tends only to poverty.

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Ephesians 4:28 ESV

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.

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Prayer for Husbands

Heavenly Father,

We come to You today lifting up all the husbands in our lives. We ask that You would grant them wisdom, strength, and integrity as they lead their families.

Father, we pray that they would be faithful and loving husbands, putting their wife’s needs before their own. We pray that they would be examples of Your love and grace to their children and that the love between husband and wife would be a reflection of the love between Christ and His Church.

We pray for the husbands who are facing challenges and struggles, whether in their marriage, at work, or in other areas of their lives. We ask that You would give them the grace and strength to persevere and that they would find their hope and comfort in You.

We pray that all husband’s relationship with You would be strengthened, that they would come to know You more deeply, and that they would find their identity and purpose in You.

We thank You for the men You have blessed us with in our lives, and we trust in Your goodness and faithfulness.

We pray all this in Jesus’ name, 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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Genesis 2:24 ESV

Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

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Prayer for Husband

Dear Lord,

I come to You today in praise and thanksgiving for the gift of my husband. I thank You for the love he shows me and the ways in which he leads and protects our family. I ask that You would continue to bless our marriage, that the love between us would grow stronger each day and that You would give me the wisdom and patience to navigate the challenges that may come our way.

I pray that You would give my husband the strength and courage he needs to follow Your will, to be the man You have called him to be and to lead our family in a way that honors You. I pray that he would be a man of integrity, kindness, and compassion, and that he would have a heart for serving others.

I ask that You would guide my husband in the decisions he makes, that You would give him the wisdom to know Your will for his life, and the courage to follow it. I pray that You would protect him from all harm, both physically and spiritually.

Lord, I also ask that You would give me, as his wife, the grace to be a supportive and loving partner, the wisdom to be a good listener, and the kindness to be forgiving. I pray that You would give me the strength to stand beside my husband through good times and bad.

May You please hear my prayers and bless our family. I trust in Your faithfulness and Your love for us.

I give You all the honor and glory, in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ESV

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

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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 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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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 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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