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What to Pray When…
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You don’t need the right words to pray. Even when we don’t know what to say, God is not waiting for a perfect sentence.
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we should pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”
Romans 8:26 (NIV)
Anxiety and fear
When you’re anxious and can’t say why
“Lord, I can’t name it, but you can. Hold what I can’t explain.”
Prayer for anxiety →When you’re having a panic attack
“Jesus, I am safe with you. Slow my breath; be my peace right now.”
Prayer for panic attacks →When you can’t stop overthinking
“God, I hand you this loop of thoughts. Quiet my mind with your truth.”
Prayer for overthinking →When intrusive thoughts won’t leave
“Lord, these thoughts are not who I am. I bring every one of them to you.”
Bible verses for intrusive thoughts →When you’re afraid
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Bible verses about fear →When you need peace
“Peace of God, guard my heart and mind today.”
Prayer for peace →
Night and sleep
When you can’t sleep
“Lord, you never sleep, so I can. I give you tonight.”
Prayer to sleep →When it’s the end of a long day
“Father, I hand the whole day back to you, finished and unfinished.”
Night prayer →When you wake up at 3 a.m.
“On my bed I remember you. Stay with me through the watches of the night.”
Bible verses for sleep →When you’re starting the day
“Lord, before anything else today, I am yours. Lead me.”
Morning prayer →
Health and healing
When you’re waiting on a doctor’s appointment or results
“God, you already know what they will say. Hold me while I wait.”
Prayer before a doctor appointment →When you’re facing surgery
“Lord, guide the hands of every doctor and nurse, and keep me in your peace.”
Prayers before a procedure →When you need healing
“Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed. I trust you with my body.”
Prayer for healing →When someone you love is sick
“Father, be near them tonight in the ways I can’t be.”
Prayer for a sick family member →When a friend’s loved one is sick and you don’t know what to say
“God, give me gentle words and show me one way to help them today.”
Words of comfort for the family of the sick →
Grief, loneliness and low days
When you’re grieving
“Lord, you are close to the brokenhearted. Be close to me.”
Prayer for grief →When the holidays hurt
“Jesus, sit with me at the table where someone is missing.”
Grieving during the holidays →When you feel alone
“God, you have not left me. Let me feel your nearness today.”
Prayer for loneliness →When you feel left out
“Lord, You see me when others don’t. Remind me that I belong to You.”
Prayer for feeling left out →When you’re depressed
“Lord, I don’t have much today. Carry me, and help me reach out.”
Prayer for depression →When you’ve lost hope
“God of hope, fill me again, even a little.”
Prayer for hope →When you feel far from God
“Father, I’m turning toward home. Meet me on the road.”
When you feel far from God →
Work and money
When you have a job interview
“Lord, calm my nerves and help me show who you made me to be.”
Prayer for a job interview →When you’re starting a new job
“Father, go with me through this door and let me work for you.”
Prayer for a new job →When money is tight
“God, you know what I need before I ask. Provide, and teach me to trust you.”
Prayer for financial breakthrough →When you have a big decision
“Lord, I don’t see the whole path. Make the next step clear.”
Prayer for guidance →
Family and relationships
When you can’t stop worrying about your kids
“Father, they were yours before they were mine. Keep them.”
When you worry about your children →When you want to pray for your children
“Lord, cover my children with your love and lead them to you.”
Prayer for my children →When your marriage is struggling
“God, soften both our hearts and teach us to love like you.”
Prayer for marriage →When you want to pray for your husband
“Lord, strengthen my husband today and draw him close to you.”
Prayer for my husband →When you want to pray for your wife
“Father, bless my wife with peace, joy and rest in you.”
Prayer for my wife →When your family needs God’s help
“Lord, bring peace to our home and hold us together.”
Prayer for family →When your home feels tense and divided
“Lord, soften our words and let Your peace rule in this house.”
Prayer for unity in the home →
Faith and everyday moments
When you don’t know how to pray
“Spirit of God, pray for me when I have no words.”
How to pray →When you need forgiveness
“Father, I’m sorry. Thank you that your mercy is new this morning.”
Prayer for forgiveness →When you’re fighting an addiction
“Jesus, I can’t do this alone. Give me strength for the next hour.”
Prayer for addiction →When you need strength
“Lord, I am weak today. Be the strength of my heart.”
Prayer for strength →When you need protection
“God, be my refuge. Keep me and the people I love safe.”
Prayer for protection →When you’re traveling
“Lord, watch over my coming and going, every mile.”
Prayer for safe travel →When you’re grateful
“Thank you, Lord. You are good, and your love endures forever.”
Gratitude prayer →When it’s Thanksgiving
“Lord, thank you for this table and every person around it.”
Thanksgiving prayers →When you want to hear from God
“Speak, Lord, I’m listening.”
How to hear God’s voice →
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