Short Prayer to Open a Meeting

Dear God,

We give You thanks for this day as we gather together for this meeting in Your name. We humbly ask for Your guidance and wisdom as we come together to fulfill Your will. We ask for Your protection over us and for Your blessings upon our work. We ask for Your guidance and inspiration as we work towards a common goal. Help us to communicate clearly and to work together in harmony. We seek Your wisdom to make the right decisions, and we put our trust in You. We give You all the glory and honor, in Jesus’ name, 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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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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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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Colossians 3:23 ESV

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

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Proverbs 16:3 ESV

Commit your work to the Lord,
    and your plans will be established.

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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 of Guidance

Heavenly Father,

I come before You today seeking guidance and wisdom for my life. I acknowledge that You alone know what is best for me and I trust in Your plan for my life.

I pray that You would grant me discernment and understanding as I make decisions and navigate through the challenges of life. Help me to seek Your will in all things and to trust in Your goodness and faithfulness.

I ask for Your protection and provision as I journey through this life. Give me the strength and courage to stand firm in my faith and to follow You wholeheartedly.

I give thanks for Your love and grace, and for the promise that You will never leave me or forsake me. I trust in You, my Lord and Savior, and I pray that You would guide me and lead me on the path that You have chosen for me.

In Jesus’ name, 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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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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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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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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Joshua 1:9 ESV

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

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Prayer for Tuesday

Almighty God,

On this Tuesday, I come before You in awe and reverence. I praise You for Your faithfulness, loving-kindness, and the many blessings You have bestowed upon me. I confess my sins and implore Your forgiveness, knowing that Your mercy endures forever.

I humbly request Your guidance as I navigate through this day and the challenges it may bring. Grant me the strength to overcome temptations and the courage to remain steadfast in my faith. Help me to be obedient to Your will and to use the gifts and talents You have given me for Your glory.

I lift up to You those in need of Your comfort and healing, including the sick, the lonely, and the suffering. I also pray for Your protection over my loved ones and for Your provision in all of my needs.

Lord, I acknowledge that You are sovereign over all things and that nothing is impossible for You. I place my trust in You and know that You are always with me.

I ask these things in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and through the power of the Holy Spirit. 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.

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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Matthew 6:34 ESV

“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

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Psalm 37:5-6 ESV

Commit your way to the Lord;
    trust in him, and he will act.
He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,
    and your justice as the noonday.

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Prayer for Thursday

Almighty God, as I begin this Thursday, I humbly come before You with a heart filled with gratitude. I give thanks for the new mercies and grace You have bestowed upon me this morning and for the provision, You have made for my every need.

I ask for Your guidance and wisdom as I navigate the challenges of this day. Lord, grant me Your peace and help me to trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, even when things seem uncertain. Give me the wisdom to discern Your will for my life and the courage to follow it.

I pray for Your protection and guidance for my loved ones, for all those who are in need, and for those who are lost. I ask that You would surround them with Your love and grace and bring them comfort in their times of need.

Lord, enable me to be a light in this world, to be a reflection of Your love and grace in all that I do. I ask for Your blessings on my endeavors today and for the strength and courage to do Your will. I pray for Your protection and guidance for my loved ones and for all those who are in need.

I give thanks for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ, and for the promise of eternal life. I pray that Your Spirit would fill me and empower me to live a life that is pleasing to You.

I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 118:24 ESV

This is the day that the Lord has made;
    let us rejoice and be glad in it.

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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.

Read full chapter

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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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 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.

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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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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 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.

Read full chapter

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 Depression

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today in the midst of my struggles with depression. Lord, I know that You see my pain and understand the depths of my sorrow. I trust in Your unfailing love and Your promise that You are with me always.

I pray for Your peace to guard my heart and mind. I ask for Your strength to overcome the feelings of hopelessness and despair. Give me the courage to keep going, even when everything around me seems to be falling apart.

I place my trust in You, Lord. I know that You are able to do more than I could ever ask or imagine. I pray for Your healing hand to touch me and for Your light to shine in the darkness of my depression.

Please give me the wisdom to seek help and support from those around me, and help me to remember that I am not alone in this struggle. And guide me to the path You want me to follow.

I thank You, Lord, for Your love, Your grace, and Your never-ending mercy.

I pray this in the precious name of Jesus, 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

Psalm 42:5 ESV

Why are you cast down, O my soul,
    and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
    my salvation

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Matthew 11:28-30 ESV

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

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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.

Read full chapter

Prayer for Deliverance

Heavenly Father,

I come to You in the Name of Jesus. I confess that I have sinned and I ask for Your forgiveness. I renounce any involvement in sin, and I ask You to cleanse me and make me whole.

I ask for Your deliverance from the enemy’s attacks, from all oppression, depression, addiction, and sickness. I ask that You send Your warring angels to defeat the enemy and his minions and bind them from attacking me any longer.

I plead the Blood of Jesus over my mind, will, and emotions. I thank You for Your healing power in my body.

I trust in Your goodness and Your faithfulness to heal me and to deliver me from all harm. I believe that You are able to do immeasurably more than all I ask or imagine, according to Your power that is at work within me. I pray that You would make known to me the path of life; in Your presence, there is fullness of joy, at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 50:15 ESV

and call upon me in the day of trouble;
    I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.”

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Matthew 6:13 ESV

And lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from evil.

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2 Corinthians 1:10 ESV

He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again.

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James 4:7 ESV

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

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