Saying a family prayer for a sibling can be a simple and meaningful way to show your love and support for them. This is why it’s always encouraged that you take the time to make a prayer request for your siblings. There are many people who struggle to find the words or the time to say this special type of prayer however.
Here’s are a few ways you can say a prayer for your sibling:
- Find a quiet and peaceful place where you can focus and pray.
- Take a moment to quiet your mind and focus on the present moment.
- Begin by giving thanks to God for the gift of your sibling and for the bond of love and friendship that you share.
- Express your specific intentions and concerns for your sibling. You might pray for their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, for guidance and wisdom in their decisions and for protection from harm.
- Ask for the grace and strength to be a loving and supportive sibling to them, and for the grace to forgive and reconcile if there is any conflict or hurt between you.
- End your prayer with a familiar closing, such as the Lord’s Prayer or Amen.
- After finishing the prayer take a moment to reflect and feel the peace and love that come from having done this act of love for your sibling.
It’s important to remember that there’s no right or wrong way to pray, the most important thing is that it comes from the heart. You can also add or subtract anything that you feel like is important. It’s also good to say this prayer regularly to support your sibling.
We will print and place your prayer request on the Stone of Anointing; the place where Christ’ body was laid down after being removed from the crucifix and prepared for burial.
Powerful Prayer for a Sibling
There are many things that you can incorporate into a powerful prayer for a sibling. You may want to include a prayer for strength if your sibling is facing something particularly challenging in their life. Here is a prayer that you can say for a specific sibling:
Dear Lord,
I come before you today to lift up my sibling (name) in prayer. I thank you for the gift of (name) in my life, and for all the love and support that they have given me throughout the years.
I pray for (name)’s well-being and happiness, that they may find success in all their endeavors and that they may know your love and guidance in every aspect of their life.
Please give (name) the strength and wisdom to face the challenges that they may be facing, and the courage to overcome any obstacles that may come their way. I pray for your protection over (name) and for their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Help me to be a supportive and loving sibling to (name), and to always be there for them in times of need. I pray that our relationship may be one of love and understanding, built on mutual respect and trust.
I ask all this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Again you can always adapt the prayer to your own personal belief and also to the current situation of your sibling you want to pray for.
Using Bible Verses as Prayers for Siblings
There are many Bible verses that speak to the importance of family and the bond of love between siblings. Here are a few verses that might be particularly relevant to the relationship between siblings:
- Proverbs 17:17: “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
- Romans 12:10: “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7: “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.”
- Genesis 25:21-28: “Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. But the children struggled together within her, and she said, “Why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. The Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”
- Hebrews 13:1-2 “Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”
These verses from the Bible can be a source of inspiration, comfort, and guidance for you and your relationship with your siblings, but also for your relationship with others.
Catholic Prayer for a Sibling
If you are a Catholic, you may feel more comfortable making a Catholic prayer request for your sibling. One of the unique attributes about a Catholic prayer for a sibling is the fact that you can call on not only God and Jesus but the saints and the angels in your prayers. An example of a Catholic prayer for a sibling can include:
Heavenly Father,
I offer you this prayer for my dear sibling (name). I am grateful for the gift of (name) in my life and for the bond of love and family that we share. I ask that you watch over (name) and guide them in all of their decisions.
I pray for your protection and blessings over (name), that they may know your love and grace in every aspect of their life. Please give (name) the strength and wisdom to face any challenges that may come their way and the courage to overcome any obstacles.
I ask that you heal any hurt or wounds in our relationship, and help me to be a loving and supportive sibling to (name). May our relationship be one of love, understanding, and mutual respect.
I entrust (name) to your loving care, through the intercession of the Holy Family, and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and our mother. Amen
This prayer is a general prayer, you can always add or subtract anything that you feel like is important. It is also important to remember that prayer is a two-way conversation with God, try to listen and feel the peace and guidance that comes from the Divine.