Prayer of Encouragement
On this page you’ll find a list of prayers for encouragement. Read these prayers out loud or in silence.
How to pray for courage?
Prayers of encouragement can provide comfort and strength when we are facing challenges or feeling overwhelmed. Whether we are dealing with personal struggles or trying to support someone else through a difficult time, the power of prayer can help us find the resilience and hope we need to keep going. We ask the Lord for the courage to face whatever comes our way, the wisdom to know the right steps to take, and the strength to keep moving forward.
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Prayers for Encouragement
- “Oh Lord, I come before you today seeking your strength and encouragement. I know that you are always with me, and I trust in your plan for my life. Help me to remember that I am never alone, and that you are always by my side to guide me through whatever challenges I may face. Give me the courage to face each day with hope and optimism, knowing that you are in control. Amen.”
- “Heavenly Father, I thank you for the gift of another day. I know that you have great plans for me, and I ask for your guidance and direction as I navigate through life. Please give me the strength and resilience to persevere through difficult times, and the courage to embrace new opportunities. Help me to find joy and purpose in all that I do, and to be a blessing to those around me. Amen.”
- “Dear God, I ask for your wisdom and guidance as I navigate through this season of my life. I know that you have a plan for me, and I trust in your loving care. Please give me the strength and courage to face any challenges that come my way, and to always remember that you are with me every step of the way. Help me to be a source of hope and encouragement to others, and to bring your light into the world. Amen.”
- “I pray for God’s grace to help me stay focused and positive throughout my journey. I ask him to give me patience and perseverance, especially when things get tough. I ask for his guidance and wisdom to guide me towards the right path. I ask for him to provide me with peace of mind and comfort when times are rough. I pray he helps me take good care of myself and others around me. I ask that he blesses my family, friends, and loved ones.”
Short Prayer of Encouragement
- “Heavenly Father, please give me the strength and courage to face each day with hope and optimism. Amen.”
- “Dear God, please guide me and give me the wisdom I need to navigate through this difficult season. Amen.”
- “Lord, please fill me with your peace and strength as I go through this tough time. Amen.”
- “Heavenly Father, please give me the courage to trust in your plan for my life. Amen.”
- “Dear God, please fill me with your love and help me to find joy in all circumstances. Amen.”
Encouragement Prayers for Friend
- “Dear God, I lift up my friend to you today, asking for your love and care to surround them. Please give them the strength and courage they need to face whatever challenges they may be facing, and help them to find hope and joy in the midst of their struggles. Please be with them every step of the way, and give them the wisdom and guidance they need to navigate through this difficult season. Above all, please remind them that they are never alone, and that you are always with them, holding them in the palm of your hand. Amen.”
- “Heavenly Father, I pray for my friend today, asking for your healing and encouragement. Please give them the peace and hope they need to face each day with courage and strength. Help them to trust in your plan for their life, and to find joy and purpose in all that they do. Please be with them in their times of need, and give them the grace and strength to overcome any challenges that may come their way. Above all, please let them know that they are loved and valued, and that you are always with them, holding them in your loving embrace. Amen.”
- “Lord Jesus, I have a friend who’s in need of your help. He/she has been discouraged due to one issue or the other and is now suffering from depression. I’m concerned about what he or she will do if left in this state so I pray you uplift and rejuvenate his/her spirit oh Lord. Father be with him/her and solve his/her problems because it’s within your power to do so. You’re the omniscient and omnipotent God who delivered the Israelites from the hands of the Pharaoh. You know what she’s passing through even more than him/her. So, I pray Lord Christ, that you grant him/her the necessary strength and support to pull through these circumstances. Thank you for this miracle oh Lord and we appreciate the upcoming testimonies—in Jesus Name I pray.Amen.”
Prayers for protection
I pray that God would protect me from harm and keep me safe. I ask him not to let anyone hurt me physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, or financially. I ask him to keep my enemies at bay and to make them powerless over me. I ask him to shield me from the evil intentions of people who do not want me to succeed. I ask him to watch over my finances and to provide for my needs. I ask that he gives me faith and hope when I am feeling down. I ask that he keeps me humble and teach me how to serve others.
Pray for guidance
Praying helps us to understand what we need to do to live our best lives. When something happens in our life that makes us feel discouraged or confused about where we’re going in life, praying gives us a sense of peace and clarity. Prayer is not just asking God for things; prayer is talking to Him about who He is, how much he loves us, and how he wants to help us become all that we were created to be. Asking God for guidance can be done anytime, anywhere, and any way. We don’t have to go to church or pray in front of a statue of Jesus, we just have to talk to him!
Prayer of encouragement in your faith
Father Lord God, the mightiest of the above and the divine creator of all. We firstly want to thank you for the past days we’ve lived—how you kept us far from harm’s way and sheltered our family. We also want to thank you for uplifting us when we were in doubt of your power and we hope you’ll continue to do so. Lord, like every day, we ask you to renew our faiths in you and never let us waver from our path to Your Kingdom. We will not, by Your grace, fall to any temptation and we’ll stand valiantly as Your sons and daughters in the face of sin. We thank you for the opportunity to have this prayer this morning/night and we exalt your name.
Amen.
Prayer of encouragement, support, and strength for the family
God, as we stand before you today as a congregation, we pray for the sake of this family. We hope, oh Lord, that you empower us with your support and be our pillar of strength. Lord Jesus, we want you to encourage this family as a whole in our times of need. We’re absolutely nothing without you but we’re everything when we stand with you. So, Jesus, be with our souls and once more, give us encouragement in the form of peace, unity, and blessings.
Prayer of encouragement to start the day
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the grace You granted me through the night. You paved a good day yesterday and I worked with Your blessings on me. But now, today is a new day Lord and I need your divine favour. So, as Your presence uplifts me and Your words provides courage when needed. I likewise ask for Your encouragement in our faith to You—so as to be before You tomorrow and talk once again with Your divine being. Thank You for hearing us today—we glorify Your name. Amen.
Prayer of encouragement for healing
Father God, Your divine touch is needed in our lives. A simple touch of the hem of Your garment by the woman in Matthew 9:20 completely healed her of her ailment. We pray not to touch Your garment only Lord. We want You to embrace us and encourage our body, soul, and mind to heal in Your divine shelter. You are the most divine in all of Heavens and we need You to take charge. Exaltations we’ll give after our miracles oh Lord—thank You for our answered prayer, Amen.
Bible Verses:
Main Verse: Therefore comfort one another with these words (1 Thessalonians 4:18).
Psalm 16:8
I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
1 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore I exhort you, be imitators of me.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Say to those with anxious heart, “Take courage, fear not Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, But He will save you.”
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
