Prayer for Family

On this page you’ll find a list of prayers for family. Read these prayers out loud or in silence.

How to pray for family?

Prayers for family can provide comfort and guidance as we seek to strengthen and support the relationships that are most important to us. Whether we are dealing with challenges within our family, seeking to maintain close bonds with loved ones, or simply trying to be a source of support and encouragement, the power of prayer can guide us find the strength and clarity. In these prayers for family, we ask for guidance on how to be a supportive and loving member of our family, the courage to overcome challenges, and the blessings of strong and healthy relationships.

Short Family Prayers

Here are five short family prayers that can be used in a variety of settings:

• “Dear God, thank you for this day and the blessings we have received. Please watch over us and keep us safe as we go about our day. Amen.”
• “Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the love and support you provide to our family. Please help us to be kind, patient, and understanding with one another. Amen.”
• “Gracious God, we ask for your guidance and wisdom as we navigate the challenges of life. Please give us strength and courage to face whatever comes our way. Amen.”
• “Merciful God, please forgive us for our mistakes and help us to be more like Jesus in all that we do. We pray for your continued presence in our lives and for the strength to follow your will. Amen.”
• “Loving God, we thank you for the many blessings you have given us as a family. Please continue to guide and protect us, and help us to be a blessing to others. Amen.”
• I pray for my family daily. I know God hears me and answers my prayers. I thank him everyday for his blessings and love. I ask him to bless others who need help. Thank you Jesus!

Prayer for My Family

• “Dear God, we thank you for the love and joy that our family brings to our lives. Please bless us with patience, kindness, and understanding as we navigate the challenges of life together. We pray for your continued presence in our home and for the strength to follow your will. Amen.”
• “Heavenly Father, we ask for your guidance and protection as we come together as a family. Please help us to be a source of love and support for one another, and to show compassion and understanding to those in need. We pray for your grace and mercy to be with us always. Amen.”
• “Lord Jesus, please bless and pray for me and my family. Under your protection fill our life in harmony, hope and health. I pray for a sign of mercy, rescue us with a financial miracle out of debts. Let us find peace and able to live in a house with nature and fill our hearts with the holy spirit. I pray to all saints and our holy mother mary, lord have mercy, Amen.”

Prayer for Family Protection

• “Heavenly Father, we ask for your protection over our family. Please keep us safe from all harm and danger, and guide us on the path that you have chosen for us. We trust in your love and care for us, and we pray for your continued presence in our lives. Amen.”
• “Dear God, we pray for your protective hand to be over our family at all times. Please watch over us as we go about our daily lives, and give us the wisdom and discernment to make good choices. We pray for your love and guidance to be with us always. Amen.”
• “Lord Jesus, please bless me and my family. Under your protection fill our life in harmony, hope and health. I pray for a sign of mercy, rescue us with a financial miracle out of debts. Let us find peace and able to live in a house with nature and fill our hearts with the holy spirit. Amen!”

Morning Prayers for Family

“Dear Heavily Father, Lord thank you for this new day and the blessings it brings. We ask for your guidance and protection as we go about our day. Please help us to be kind, patient, and understanding with one another, and to use our talents and abilities to bring joy and love to those around us. We pray for your continued presence in our lives and for the strength to follow your will. Amen.”

Healing Prayer for Family Member

• “Dear God, we pray for your healing touch to be upon our loved one who is in need of your grace. Please restore their strength and vitality, and bring comfort and peace to their mind and spirit. We trust in your love and care for them, and we pray for your continued presence in their lives. Amen.”
  • “Heavenly Father, we ask for your healing power to be at work in our loved one’s life. Please bring them relief from their pain and suffering, and give them the strength and courage to face whatever challenges they may be facing. We pray for your love and mercy to be with them always. Amen.”

Prayer for Family Unity

• “Dear God, we pray for your guidance and presence in our family. Please help us to be united in love and understanding, and to support and encourage one another in all that we do. We pray for your wisdom and discernment to know how to best care for one another, and for the strength to follow your will. Amen.”
• “Heavenly Father, we ask for your help in building a strong and united family. Please give us the grace and patience to overcome any challenges or conflicts that may come our way, and help us to be a source of love and support for one another. We pray for your guidance and presence in our lives, and for the strength to follow your will. Amen.”
• Lord, I want to thank You for this precious family of mine. For the talents and good things that You have given each of us. Please keep us united, and our bond strong as the days pass. Please guide us, protect us and equip us to do Your will each and every day. Thank You for all that You are, and all that You have given us.

Praying for You and Your Family

• “Dear God, we pray for your love and guidance to be with us as we navigate the challenges of life. Please give us the strength and resilience to persevere through difficult times, and help us to be a source of support and love for one another. We trust in your care and protection for us, and we pray for your continued presence in our lives. Amen.”
• “Heavenly Father, we ask for your protection and care to be upon you and your family. Please watch over us and keep us safe from all harm and danger, and guide us on the path that you have chosen for us. We pray for your grace and mercy to be with us always. Amen.”

Prayer for Family and Friends

“Dear God, we thank you for the love and support of our family and friends. Please bless them with your love and guidance, and help us to be a source of love and support for one another. We pray for your presence in our lives and for the strength to follow your will. Please watch over us and keep us safe from all harm and danger. Amen.”

Prayer for Sick Family Member

“Dear Lord, we lift up our loved one who is ill to you. Please bring healing to their body, mind, and spirit, and give them the strength and courage to face whatever challenges they may be facing. We trust in your love and care for them, and we pray for your continued presence in their lives. Please give us the wisdom and discernment to know how to best support them during this difficult time. Amen.”

Short Prayer for Protection for Family

Lord Jesus Christ, I pray for my family today. Please protect them from harm and evil. Help me to always love and care for them.

In Your name we pray, Amen.

Night Prayers for Family

• “Dear God, thank you for the love and joy that our family brings to our lives. Please bless us with restful sleep and sweet dreams, and watch over us as we rest. We pray for your continued presence in our lives and for the strength to follow your will. Amen.”
• “Heavenly Father, we ask for your protection and guidance as we lay down to sleep. Please keep us safe from all harm and danger, and watch over us as we rest. We pray for your love and mercy to be with us always. Amen.”
• “Gracious God, we thank you for the blessings of this day and the love and support of our family. Please help us to release all worries and concerns, and to trust in your care and protection. We pray for your peace and presence to be with us as we sleep. Amen.”
• “Merciful God, please forgive us for our mistakes and help us to be more like Jesus in all that we do. We pray for your continued presence in our lives and for the strength to follow your will. Please bless us with restful sleep and sweet dreams. Amen.”
• “Loving God, we thank you for the many blessings you have given us as a family. Please continue to guide and protect us, and help us to be a blessing to others. We pray for your peace and presence to be with us as we sleep. Amen.”

Prayer for My Family in Difficult Times

Lord God I pray to You today, not only for myself, but for everyone who is facing difficulties in their lives. Help me Lord to stay positive and focused on what You have promised me. Deliver me from evil thoughts and give me peace of mind. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Prayer for Family Strength

• “Dear God, we pray for your strength and guidance as we face the challenges that come our way. Please give us the courage and determination to overcome any obstacles and to be a source of support and love for one another. We trust in your love and care for us, and we pray for your continued presence in our lives. Amen.”
• “Heavenly Father, we ask for your strength and guidance as we navigate the ups and downs of life as a family. Please give us the courage and resilience to persevere through difficult times and to be a source of love and support for one another. We pray for your grace and mercy to be with us always. Amen.”
• “Lord I pray for my family’s strength today. Help them to find joy in each day, even though they may not feel joyful at times. May they always have peace and hope in their hearts no matter what happens around them. In Jesus name we pray! Amen”

Prayer for My Parents to Stop Fighting

Oh my Lord, I pray that you please take away all the hatred in my parents’ minds and that they will stop fighting. I especially pray that you fill my father with the Holy Spirit so that he can love my mom and family fully. He is filled with so many negative thoughts in his mind. He has so much hatred without reason. I ask that you please Lord, speak to him and fill him with love and kindness. I know that through you everything is possible. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer for Family Healing

Dear God, please forgive and heal my family from all the pain and disputes we had over the years. Please make us humbled and loving to one another. Thank you for filling our hearts with empathy, love and understanding. Thank you for transforming our relationship through Your love. May their relationship be renewed and healed through this experience.

I pray that our family will be filled with happiness, beautiful memories, and peace.

Thank you Lord. Thank you for never leaving our side through this time. It is through Your love that our hearts will heal.

Amen

Prayer for Reunite Our Family

Dear God our family has been apart for one year. You have the power to bring this family back together in Christ. Don’t let the evil one win you are Almighty and Powerful whoever believes will have their family back together. Jesus in you I trust. Amen

Bless Me and my Family Prayer

Lord Jesus,

Please bless me and my family. Under your protection fill our life in harmony, hope and health. I pray for a sign of mercy, rescue us with a financial miracle out of debts. Let us find peace and able to live in a house with nature and fill our hearts with the holy spirit. I pray to all saints and our holy mother mary, lord have mercy, Amen.

Short Prayer to Restore Family

Dear Lord, I pray that you restore my parents marriage. I pray that you restore my family. Help us trust in you and help us be a family of God. I pray that you help my parents love each other, be faithful to you and each other.

Short Bible Verse about Family

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”

Ephesians 5:25

Prayer for Family Breakthrough

Dear Lord, my family and I need a desperate breakthrough. We have faith and pray our lives take a better change. We are living with families and having a lot of unhappy moments.

Amen

Prayer for Family Peace

Lord,

I ask that you continue to watch over my kids and my family.

Give us peace and quiet from any bad situation that comes our way.

Put peace in my heart that any situation will be just fine, Lord.

I pray in your name, Amen

Prayer for Family Forgiveness

Dear God,

Please pray for us that our family can forgive.

My daughter and I are estranged at this moment and I feel it is a bad influence in her life trying to change her belief in our Lord Jesus.. Also I have a new granddaughter the I want to see ..I am broken hearted.

Also pray for all suffering in these uncertain times..that Jesus watch over and protect the children and bring families closer to him.

Thank you.

Prayer for my Son

Dear Heavenly Father,

Please pray for my son who suffers from severe depression and is at a critical turning point. Please pray that he comes out of the darkness that imprisons him and returns to the light of God soon.

Amen

Miracle Prayer for My Daughter

Please pray for a prayer for miracle for my daughter. Ask Jesus and Our blessed Virgin Mary to touch her heart and guide her to the light and path of Jesus. Please pray she will have a change of heart and come back to the Church and Sacraments and will keep her away from bad vices. Please pray the stubbornness she has built up will leave her and grant her wisdom to see what is right and wrong and stay away from sin.

JESUS I TRUST IN YOU.

Prayer for Protection Over Family Members

Lord, I ask for protection and safety over my spouse, my children, my parents, my family members and myself today. Please lead us with Your mighty hands today and always. Deliver us from any enemy and evil that try to hinder our way. Do not let the ways of the enemy blind our eyes. We know that You are for us, so that no one could ever stop us. Please watch over us and guide us all safely throughout this day, so that we may all arrive safely back home, Father. Amen.

Prayer for a Troubled Family Relationship

Heavenly Father, there is a war going on in the souls of many of my family members. I will not be silent about this, and I pray that you will look after them. I also come to you today to pray for the salvation of my family as well. Lord, may my family know You. I pray that they will learn to crave You just as I do. I pray that they will learn to stand strong in the face of trials and tribulations in life. When people knock them down, I pray that they stand up even stronger in You than ever before. I pray that they show love instead of revenge on those who do not agree with them. Give me strength to persevere through any troubles that come my way today. It is time to rise above the sin that comes at me and to that of my family members. It is in Your precious name I pray these things.

Prayer for Grandchildren

Heavenly Father, You have blessed me with precious grandchildren, and I am ever so grateful! I pray for these little souls, Lord. I also want to thank you for my own children. I have raised them up to praise You, and to look to You in all things. I lift up my grandchildren to You today, Lord. These little ones are precious gems in Your eyes, as well as in mine, and that of our family. Please watch over them each and every day. Keep them safe, and guide them in all that they do. I ask these things in Your precious name.

Amen.

Prayer for Healing my Marriage

Dear God,

I would like to pray for my marriage.

I would like to pray for healing in my marriage for me & my husband. That we love each other and honor each other. That we respect & love each other more each day.

In Jesus name!

Amen

Prayer for Family Reunion

I’m writing this prayer for my wife’s family reunion. I pray that God would bless them with peace, love, unity, joy, prosperity, good health and wisdom. May they enjoy their time together, learn how to forgive each other and live in harmony. Please bless us all!

Prayer for a Healthy Pregnancy

Thank you Father for the little baby that is about to be born. Lord, I pray that You would protect this unborn child that is being knit together in his/her mother’s womb, and I pray Lord that You would give grace for a safe and healthy delivery at the right time.

May this baby grow up to know and love the Lord Jesus, which will make him/her wise unto salvation. I pray for Your protection and grace for this little baby who is shortly to take his/her place in this world, and I ask that he/she may grow in wisdom and understanding. Guard and protect both mother and child as the day for delivery draws ever closer, and keep them from all the perils and uncertainties in this journey.

Amen!