100 Short Prayers for Friends, Family and Yourself that will Bless You

Are you looking for a simple prayer to deepen your relationship with Jesus, for His guidance and protection?

Maybe you are new to prayer or just don’t know where to start. A short simple prayer along with reading the Word, is a great way for new believers to connect with God and hear His voice.

Sometimes saying the Lord’s prayer, which some may call the Our Father prayer or reading from the book Psalms is a great place to begin. The prayers in the book of Psalms often involved praise, thanksgiving, blessing and repenting of sins, which are a key points of every prayer.

Adore God and give Him all the glory for the blessings, even before they are manifested in your life. Because your seasons of hardships are only temporary and it’s just a matter of time before your breakthrough will arrive.

Practise praying using scriptures, and over time prayers become an easy conversation with God.

Getting into the habit of praying is the best way to begin. These short prayers will help guide you into learning to personalise your own prayers very soon.

We pray to give thanks to God, to glorify Him for the things He has done and is about to do. We also pray when we feel troubled and in need of comfort.

Whether you are looking to pray for yourself or in need of a short prayer for family and friends, these prayers will give you a boost of encouragement.

Most of the short daily prayers listed below are either taken from the Bible or inspired by it.

Whether you’re feeling grateful, anxious, or in need of guidance, there’s a short prayer for almost every phase in life.

Let us pray.

100 SHORT PRAYERS

Short Prayer for Family

Precious Holy Spirit, I pray for health, healing and protection over my family. Let Your Holy presence fill their hearts and minds with peace and comfort. I ask this prayer in the Mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Dear God, You are the one true God, the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End and in You we trust. There is none like You, and we pray for your mercy and blessings on us always. Amen.

Father, I stand before You today asking for Your blessings over my family. As they persevere to face the battles of this world, give them the strength they need to continue in faith and not be discouraged. I pray this prayer in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Heavenly Father, we as a family stand before You today, and thank You for all the good things You have done. We rejoice in the blessings that are about to come our way, through Your amazing grace. Amen.

Dear God, we as sinners ask for forgiveness, as we repent for all our bad choices. Humble us, protect us and guide us in all that we do. In the Mighty name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

Jesus, protect our loved ones from all the evil of this world. Hide them in Your wings of protection and shield them from the arrows that come their way. Amen.

Lord, Your word says tells us that we are more valuable than sparrows (Matthew 10:31) and sheep (Matthew 12:12). So we ask you to help us stop worrying about the future and everything that makes us anxious. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

Short Prayer for Friends

Dear Lord, thank You for aligning the friends in my life. Thank You for Your blessings as we continue to help each other grow in faith. May their light always shine before others, I pray. Amen.

Merciful Father, I ask for wisdom and guidance to be bestowed upon my friends and their families, as they face each new day with challenges. Be their refuge and strength, in Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Precious Holy Spirit, my friends are a wonderful part of my life and I ask You to give them guidance and wisdom in all that they do. Amen.

Sweet Jesus, I pray that by the power of the Holy Spirit, my friends are guided with wisdom and strength in all that they do. Amen.

Dear God, may Your blessings be upon my friends and their loved ones and may they continue to grow in unity, in Jesus name. Amen.

Short Prayer for Children

Dear God, I thank You for our children who are a blessing to our family. As they grow into the next generation, lead them in the right direction, not falling for the evil schemes of the enemy. Be their light and refuge I pray. Amen.

Precious Jesus, I pray for my children to be blessed and guided in your love. As they grow and enter into this world exposed to sin, may You make their paths straight and lead them not astray. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Heavenly Father, I pray for blessings over my children who need Your help and protection as they face this world. I pray for Your guidance that they may never go astray. Lead them into friendships that will help them grow strong in faith. In Jesus name. Amen.

May the Lord Bless you and keep you, may the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord turn His face toward you and grant you peace. (Numbers 6:24-26)

Heavenly Father, we ask for Your protection over our children, from the dangers of this world. May they not be influence by negative thoughts and actions and may they be led by the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Short Prayers for Blessings

Dear God, I pray for Your abundant and merciful blessings on my life as I start this new day. Be my guiding light and lead my way in the right direction. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Sweet Jesus, I pray for a shower of Your abundant blessings on our humble family, as we stand before You in reverence of Your Holy name. Amen.

O God, may Your mercies never cease and may we always give only You all the glory. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Heavenly Father, thank You for shining You light in our lives. May we continue to do Your good works, and spread the good news of the Gospel to all the world. Bless us in all that we do. Amen.

Father in the name of Jesus we pray, fill us with the power of the Holy Spirit that we may receive Your blessings and be a blessing to others. Thank You for Your loving grace and mercy. Amen.

Shorts Prayers of Thanks

Lord I thank you for all the good things You are doing in me and through me. I am forever grateful for Your mighty presence in my life. Amen.

Dear God, You are the one true God. The King of kings and the Lord of lords. There is no other god like You and I give only You all the praise and glory. Amen.

Father thank You for all the good gifts You have bestowed upon us. We as sinners are undeserving of all Your love, grace and mercy, yet You are so faithful to us. Lord, we honour You and glorify You and place Your name above all other names on heaven and on the earth. Amen.

Short Prayer for Confidence

Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41

Dear God, I pray on the days of trouble may You give me the strength and courage to fight the battles of my mind and body. While my Spirit is strengthen in You, my flesh is fighting me. May Your word give me the strength to overcome these battles, in Jesus name. Amen.

Dear Lord, let me confidence not be in myself but in You. You are my Rock and the source of my confidence. My refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust. Amen.

God, I used to feel unworthy because of my imperfections, but through Your grace I am made whole. It is You who gives me the confidence and humility to overcome any challenge. I celebrate my worth, that is found through Christ Jesus. Amen.

Short Prayer for Strength

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

God, You are my only strength and comfort. You are the one true God and I promise to only serve You. Amen.

Dear Father, I ask and believe for a renewed strength as I face the battles of this world. Lord lead me out of darkness and into light. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Holy Spirit give me the strength to face each new day, by Your loving grace. Amen.

Short Prayer of Salvation

Dear God, I am a sinner and pray that You come into my heart and save my soul. Fill me afresh with the Holy Spirit and make me a new person in Christ Jesus. I declare today, that Jesus is my Lord and Savior and Him alone I will worship and give all the glory and honour. Amen.

Precious Jesus, I stand before You as a sinner and I ask You for the forgiveness of my sins. Jesus, I believe that You are the One true God who died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead. Through Your sacrifice and resurrection, You have given me the gift of eternal life. Come into my life and lead me away from darkness and into Your light. Amen.

Short Prayer to Hear from God

Lord Jesus, I come before You today to ask that I hear from You. My prayer is to be able to discern Your voice from my own thoughts. As I study the Word, give me the ability to recognise Your precious voice. Amen.

Short Prayer to Understand Your Calling

Heavenly Father, I ask for your guidance through the Holy Spirit to help me understand my calling. God, make me Your instrument so I may spread the Word, and be a blessing to others. Amen.

Dear God, Help me recognise Your calling so I can fulfil my assignment. I look forward to the wonderful things You will do through me, and give me the strength to not be afraid to try new things that are according to Your will. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Short Prayer to Stop Worrying

Dear God, help me resist the worries of this world and rely on Your strength and Power. I believe I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13). Help me see through the lies of the evil one and lead me to the truth. Amen.

Short Prayer for Faith During Hard Times

Heavenly Father, I pray that You help me find the strength to face my fears, and resist the negative influence surrounding my life. Help me forget my troubles as I lay my burdens at Your feet, that You may fight this battle for me. You are my strength and I believe that I have already won my battle though Christ Jesus. Amen.

Short Prayers to Say When You feel Lonely

The bible says in Psalm 34:18, that The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Dear God, I am tired of living under the belief that I am lonely. I come into Your presence and rebuke those thoughts as I have you as my friend, my encouragement, my guidance and my all in all. People may desert me, but I know that You are unlike us. You are the God who loves and blesses. And I am blessed in Christ Jesus. For this I give You all the praise. Amen.

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Short Prayer for Healing

Lord Jesus, I ask for healing and deliverance from this bodily sickness. While I am strong in spirit, my body is weak and in need of a miracle. Precious Jesus, You have done so many miracles that can’t be counted – both before Your resurrection and after. You are the God that still heals and I ask for Your healing touch on my body that I may be free from this sickness, in the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

Short Prayer to be Free from the Past

Dear God, I pray to be free from my past memories and trauma. Things that have hurt me still clutter my mind and I ask them to be forgotten forever, through Your grace. In 2 Corinthians 5:17 it says, Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! I am holding on to this verse and believe with all my heart that I am a new creation in You. Amen.

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