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Prayers
Short prayers for yourself and the people you love, for big moments and ordinary days. Each page pairs original prayers with KJV Scripture.
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Life events
Health and healing
A prayer for healingShort, Scripture-based prayers for healing: for yourself, for someone you love, and before treatment. Pray them today or make your own.A prayer before surgeryShort prayers before surgery for yourself or a loved one: for peace, for the medical team and for healing.A prayer for someone in the hospitalPrayers for someone in the hospital: for healing and comfort, for the doctors and nurses, for the family waiting, and a short prayer to text them.A prayer for healing for a friendPrayers for a friend who is sick: a healing prayer for a friend, a prayer for strength while they recover, and short healing messages you can send.
Grief and comfort
Funeral prayersShort Christian funeral prayers for the service, for the family and at the graveside, with Bible readings for funerals.A prayer for a grieving familyPrayers for a grieving family after the loss of a loved one, with Bible verses that bring comfort.Prayers for widowsGentle prayers for widows and widowers: for comfort in grief, strength for each day and hope for the future.
Comfort and hard seasons
A prayer for strength in difficult timesPrayers for strength during difficult times: when you're overwhelmed, for strength and healing, for comfort and strength, and to keep going.A prayer for guidance and wisdomPrayers for guidance and wisdom: for a big decision, for direction in life, for strength and guidance, and for wisdom at work and home.
Work and school
A prayer for a job interviewShort prayers for a job interview: for calm nerves, the right words, favor with the interviewer and peace about the outcome.A prayer for the workplacePrayers for your workplace: to start the workday, for coworkers and your boss, for stress at work, and for a difficult workplace.A prayer before a testShort prayers before a test or exam: for focus, calm and memory, a parent's prayer for a child taking a test, and a prayer after the exam.
Travel and home
A prayer for safe travelPrayers for safe travel: a traveling prayer for yourself, a prayer for a loved one on the road, a prayer for safe driving, and a prayer before a flight.A house blessing prayerA Christian house blessing prayer for a new home, plus room-by-room prayers, a short housewarming blessing and Bible verses for a new home.A prayer for my familyShort prayers for your family: for protection, for peace at home, for children and parents, and a short family blessing to pray together.
Daily prayers
Church and meetings
Closing prayers for Bible studyShort closing prayers for Bible study and small groups, to end your time together with thanks and a blessing.Opening prayers for small groupsShort opening prayers for small groups and Bible study, to begin your time together focused on God's word.An opening prayer for church serviceOpening prayers for a church service: a Sunday morning opening prayer, a short call to worship prayer and a prayer before the sermon.A closing prayer for a meetingShort closing prayers for meetings: a church or ministry meeting, a conference, a work meeting and a short dismissal blessing.
Faith and spiritual life
Seasons and holidays
Thanksgiving prayersThanksgiving prayers to say at the table: a short Thanksgiving dinner prayer, a family blessing, a prayer of gratitude in a hard year, and Bible verses for Thanksgiving Day.Prayers for fathersFather's Day prayers: a prayer for fathers, a blessing for dad, a prayer for new dads and grandfathers, and a prayer for those missing their father.
For others
A prayer for the militaryShort prayers for the military: for protection, for service members far from home and for military families waiting for them.A prayer for police officersShort prayers for police officers, firefighters and first responders: for safety, wisdom, fairness and their families.A prayer for our leadersShort prayers for leaders: for national and local government, for wisdom in decisions and for church leaders and pastors.A prayer for the elderlyShort prayers for the elderly: for aging parents, for health and strength in later years, and for those who are lonely.A prayer for teenagersShort prayers for teenagers, written for parents, grandparents and youth leaders: for faith, good friends, wise choices and the future.