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Prayers for Specific Needs

Are you facing a particular need or problem in your life? Sometimes we don't know where to begin or even how to ask God for help. This list of prayers and Bible verses will pinpoint specific situations to help you become more effective in your prayers.
A Graduate's Prayer
This graduation prayer is a poem for Christian graduates based on the Word of God.
Prayer for Spiritual Revival and Bold Faith
This prayer for spiritual revival and bold faith is a Christian prayer by Sir Francis Drake (1540 - 1596).
Mealtime Blessings
These mealtime blessings are traditional Christian prayers for saying grace and blessing the food at mealtimes. The prayers are short and simple, great for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, or any dinner gathering.
Prayer for the Work Day
This Prayer for the Work Day is a Christian prayer by Bishop Charles Lewis Slattery (1867-1930).
Prayer of Abandonment
This Prayer of Abandonment is a Christian prayer written by Charles de Foucauld (1858-1916).
Prayer of Devotion
This Christian Prayer of Devotion is written by St. Richard Chichester (1197-1253).
Prayer for Peace
This Prayer for Peace is a Christian prayer by St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226).
Children's Prayers for Protection
Try teaching your Christian child these prayers of protection. They will enjoy learning and praying these simple prayers with rhyme and rhythm.
Children’s Morning Prayers
Try teaching your Christian child these morning prayers. They will enjoy learning and praying these simple prayers with rhyme and rhythm.
Children's Bedtime Prayers
Try teaching your Christian child these bedtime prayers. They will enjoy learning and praying these simple prayers with rhyme and rhythm.
Children's Mealtime Blessings
Try teaching your Christian child these mealtime prayers. They will enjoy learning and praying these simple prayers with rhyme and rhythm.
Prayer for Israel
Discover why Christians pray for Israel and pray a Christian prayer for the nation of Israel and for the peace of Jerusalem.
Prayer for Comfort in Loss
Loss can come upon you suddenly and overwhelm you with grief. Giving yourself time and space to heal, and being real with the Lord about your pain can help. Consider these sure words of comfort from Scripture and pray this prayer for comfort in loss, asking the Father to give you new hope and strength to go on.
Prayer for Coping with Fear
Fear can paralyze and trap you, especially in the face of tragedy, uncertainty and circumstances beyond your control. Take courage from these verses and pray this prayer for coping with fear, allowing God's promises to dispel your fears and reassure your heart.
A Prayer for Salvation
If you believe that the Bible offers truth about the way to salvation, just pray this prayer from your heart to God, and He will save you.
Prayer for Dealing with Temptation
If you're struggling with temptation in your life, take some encouragement from these verses and pray this prayer, asking the Lord to help you deal with the temptations you face each day.
Prayer for Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
Have the cares and problems of life burdened you with stress and anxiety, robbing you of peace? Take comfort from these verses and pray this prayer asking the Lord to lift your burdens.
A Prayer for a Sick Friend
Is your heart heavy over a sick friend or family member? Do you wish there was something you could do to help? You can take your friend or family member to the Lord in prayer. Here is a Bible verse and a prayer to help you ask God for healing.
Prayers for All Occasions and Specific Needs
These prayers for all occasions and specific needs are designed to help you pray in times of particular need, if you are facing a real problem in your life, or simply to assist you in developing your prayer life.

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