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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Daily Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father,

Today I come before You with a heart full of gratitude. I thank You for Your faithfulness and for the countless blessings You have bestowed upon me.

I ask that You guide me in all that I do, and give me the strength to overcome any obstacles that may come my way. I pray for wisdom and discernment as I navigate through this day.

I lift up those who are in need of Your healing and comfort, and ask that You bring peace and restoration to their lives. I also pray for those who do not yet know You, that they may come to know Your love and salvation through Your Son Jesus Christ.

Help me to walk in Your ways and to always be mindful of Your presence in my life. May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing to You. I trust in You and give You all the glory.

In Jesus’ name I pray, 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 4:19 ESV

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

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Psalm 46:10 ESV

“Be still, and know that I am God.
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth!”

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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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Healing Prayer for Friend

Almighty God,

We come before You today with heavy hearts as we lift up our friend who is in need of healing. We know that You are the source of all life and health, and we ask that You would touch our friend with Your healing power.

We ask that You would bring comfort to their pain, and strength to their weakness. We ask that You would restore function to their body, and that You would bring peace to their mind and spirit.

We know that You are the Great Physician, and we trust in Your ability to heal all sickness and disease. We pray for Your healing hand on our friend, in Jesus’ name we trust in Your ability to heal them.

We also ask for Your guidance to the medical professionals who is treating our friend, for wisdom in diagnosis and healing, may they work together with Your healing power.

We pray all this in the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord, and we trust in Your unfailing love and mercy, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 107:20 ESV

He sent out his word and healed them,
    and delivered them from their destruction.

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James 5:14-15 ESV

Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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Healing Prayer for Family Members

Dear Lord,

I come to You today with a heavy heart, asking for Your healing and restoration for my family members. I know that You are a God of love and compassion, and I trust in Your power to bring about miraculous change.

Please surround my family members with Your love and healing touch. Bring peace to their minds, strength to their bodies, and joy to their hearts. Help them to feel Your presence and to know that You are with them every step of the way.

I pray that You would reveal to them any areas of their lives that need to be surrendered to You, and give them the grace and wisdom to make the necessary changes. Protect them from harm and guide them in the path that You have for them.

I thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and Your promise to never leave us or forsake us. I believe that You are already at work in my family’s lives, and I trust in Your perfect plan for their healing and wholeness.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

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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Psalm 34:17-18 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.

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Prayer for the Healing of Family

Dear Lord,

We come to You today with heavy hearts, seeking Your healing touch for our family. We ask that You would mend the wounds that have caused pain and suffering, and bring Your peace and restoration to our relationships.

We trust in Your goodness and Your power to bring about change and healing in our lives. We pray for Your presence to be felt in a special way in the lives of our loved ones, and for Your grace and mercy to be extended to us all.

We pray for Your guidance and wisdom as we seek to follow You and to love one another as You have loved us. May Your love be the foundation of our family, and may we turn to You in all things.

We pray these things in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and healer. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 147:3 ESV

He heals the brokenhearted
    and binds up their wounds.

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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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Colossians 3:13 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.

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Prayer for Healing Family

Dear Lord,

We come before You today seeking Your healing and restoration for our family. We know that You are a God of love and compassion, and we trust in Your goodness and grace.

We ask that You would heal any physical ailments that afflict any member of our family. Bring comfort to those who are suffering, and give them strength to endure. May they find hope in Your promise to one day make all things new.

We also ask that You would heal any emotional wounds that have caused pain and division within our family. Bring unity, love, and forgiveness to our relationships. Help us to support one another, and to speak words of life and encouragement to one another.

Lord, we know that You are sovereign over all things and that You work all things for the good of those who love You. We trust in Your perfect plan and Your perfect timing, and we ask that You would bring about Your will for our family.

We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and healer. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 147:3 ESV

He heals the brokenhearted
    and binds up their wounds.

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James 5:14-15 ESV

Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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Prayer for Family Healing

Dear God,

We come to You today with heavy hearts, seeking Your healing and guidance for our family. We know that You are the source of all comfort and strength, and we trust in Your unfailing love to sustain us through this difficult time.

Please bless our family with Your presence and fill us with Your peace and joy. Help us to turn to You in all of our troubles and to find strength and hope in Your Word.

We pray for Your physical and emotional healing for each member of our family. We ask that You would bring restoration to any broken relationships and mend any wounds that have caused pain and suffering.

We ask that You would give us the courage and the wisdom to handle the challenges that come our way, and to support and encourage one another through this journey.

We know that nothing is impossible for You, and we trust in Your power to bring about Your will in our lives. We ask these things in the name of Your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 147:3 ESV

He heals the brokenhearted
    and binds up their wounds.

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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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Prayer for Communion

Dear God,

As we come before You today to participate in the sacrament of Communion, we are reminded of the great love You have for us. We remember the sacrifice of Your son, Jesus, who gave his life for us on the cross.

We confess our sins and ask for Your forgiveness. Help us to turn away from our wrongdoing and follow You more closely.

As we partake of the bread and wine, we remember the broken body and shed blood of Jesus. May these symbols of his sacrifice strengthen our faith and bring us closer to You.

May this Communion be a time of renewal and restoration for us, as we seek to live out Your will for our lives.

We pray all of this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 ESV

For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

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Hebrews 13:15 ESV

Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.

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Colossians 3:16 ESV

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

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A Prayer for Family Healing

Dear God,

We come to You today seeking Your healing and restoration for our family. We know that You are the Great Physician and that no problem is too big for You to handle. We ask that You would bring physical healing to any members of our family who are suffering from illness or injury.

We also pray for emotional and spiritual healing. Where there are divisions or strained relationships within our family, we ask that You would bring reconciliation and peace. Help us to forgive one another and to speak words of love and grace to one another.

We know that You have a perfect plan for our family and that You can use even the difficult circumstances we face for good. Help us to trust in You and to rely on You as our rock and our salvation.

We ask all of these things in the powerful name of Jesus. 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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Proverbs 17:22 ESV

A joyful heart is good medicine,
    but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

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Colossians 3:13 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.

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Philippians 2:3-4 ESV

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

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Prayer for Healing of the Sick

Dear Lord,

We come before You today with a heavy heart, asking for Your healing hand to be placed upon our loved one who is sick. We know that You are the Great Healer and nothing is impossible for You. We trust in Your unfailing love and Your power to work miracles.

We ask that You would restore strength to their body, and bring comfort to their mind and spirit. May they experience Your peace and joy in the midst of their trial.

We pray for their complete healing, and we also ask that You would use this experience to draw them closer to You and to strengthen their faith.

We thank You for the gift of healing and we pray that Your will be done in this situation.

We pray all of this in Jesus’ precious name, amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

James 5:14-15 ESV

Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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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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