Your family are a group of individuals who mean the world to you. However, while the love that you have for your family is something that is undeniable, at a certain point, your family will experience difficult times. Therefore, as part of your prayers for family, you may also want to focus on prayer for your family in difficult times. This type of unique prayer request is one that God will always hear and look kindly on, especially in troubling times.
You will receive photos of your printed prayer request placed on the Stone of Anointing; the place where Jesus’ body was prepared for burial after his crucifixion.
How Do You Pray for Family Problems To Resolve?
There are so many ways that you can pray for family problems to resolve. One of the best things that you can do is set time aside and develop your own family prayer group. While it may be challenging to find time, spending the time to commit to this new family adventure is something that will only pay off. During these family prayer group sessions, each of you can have the opportunity to share the things that may be troubling you within your family dynamic. You can pray about these issues together and ask God to help you to work through these problems.
If you’re Catholic, you can also set aside time to pray the rosary together as a family. While there are many people who don’t know how to pray the rosary, the premise of it is simple. Setting aside time to pray the rosary is an excellent way for your family to come together in faith and can provide you and your loved ones with the meditative time that they need with each other and with God.
Prayers for Family for Strength in Difficult Times
When you and your family are experiencing difficult times, saying a prayer for strength is something that can help tremendously. Prayers for family for strength in difficult times can remove the heavy burden that you and your loved ones may feel and help you to feel God’s loving touch:
Dear God,
Please provide me with the strength that I need to make it through these difficult times with my family. I know that you have a plan for me. I ask you for the strength to trust it.
Catholic Prayer for Family in Difficult Times
If you are Catholic, it may be helpful for you to put together a Catholic prayer for family during difficult times. One of the beautiful aspects of being Catholic is the fact that you can call upon the saints and the angels to help you and your loved ones in challenging times. There are many saints and angels that you can call upon in this Catholic prayer request which can provide you comfort during these times. You can also direct your prayer to a specific saint in hopes that they will hear your intercessory prayer and come to your aid. A Catholic prayer for family in difficult times that you can use includes:
Dear Jesus,
I ask that you will hear me and my prayers in my time of need. My family is going through difficult times and we need you, the saints and the angels to guide us through the challenges that we may face. I know that all things are possible through you and I ask that you look kindly on my request. Amen.
Prayer for Guidance for Family
In order for a family to work through these difficult times, it would be beneficial to incorporate a prayer for guidance. Often, it’s challenging to see the plan that God has for ourselves and our family. Therefore, saying a prayer for guidance for family is something that can help to bring you the clarity that you need when it comes to developing a better relationship with God as well as your other family members. If you feel as though you need inspiration when it comes to your prayer for guidance for family, here is an example of a prayer that you can use:
Heavenly Father,
I come to you today and ask you for guidance so that my family and I can navigate through the difficult times that we have faced. Help us to always remember that we love each other and that when we are together, we can manage to make it through everything. Please always keep us safe and protected. Amen.