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.
Praying together as a Christian couple and praying individually for your spouse is one of the most powerful weapons you have against divorce and in favor of building intimacy in your marriage. If you're unsure where to get started praying together as a couple, here are just a few Christian prayers for spouses and married couples to help you take the first step.
The wedding prayer was one of the most memorable moments of our wedding ceremony, as my husband and I knelt before family and friends and dedicated ourselves to God and to each other—forever. Here are a few sample Christian wedding prayers. You may want to consider including one of these in your marriage ceremony.
This prayer for spiritual revival and bold faith is a Christian prayer by Sir Francis Drake (1540 - 1596).
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.
This Prayer for the Work Day is a Christian prayer by Bishop Charles Lewis Slattery (1867-1930).
This Prayer of Abandonment is a Christian prayer written by Charles de Foucauld (1858-1916).
This Christian Prayer of Devotion is written by St. Richard Chichester (1197-1253).
This Prayer for Peace is a Christian prayer by St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226).
These Christian family prayers are perfect for praying around the family altar, at special occasions and holidays, during family devotions, and before or after family Bible studies.
The Bible tells us that children are a gift from the Lord. This parent's prayer for a child will assist you in reflecting on God's Word and remembering his promises as you dedicate your precious child back to God in prayer.
Try teaching your Christian child these prayers of protection. They will enjoy learning and praying these simple prayers with rhyme and rhythm.
Try teaching your Christian child these morning prayers. They will enjoy learning and praying these simple prayers with rhyme and rhythm.
Try teaching your Christian child these bedtime prayers. They will enjoy learning and praying these simple prayers with rhyme and rhythm.
Try teaching your Christian child these mealtime prayers. They will enjoy learning and praying these simple prayers with rhyme and rhythm.
Discover why Christians pray for Israel and pray a Christian prayer for the nation of Israel and for the peace of Jerusalem.
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.
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.
"Letting Go" is an original Christmas prayer submitted by an About.com member. It expresses a heart-felt request to Jesus for help letting go and giving up control to God.
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.
The Act of Contrition is a prayer of repentance by Reverend James Gibbons (1884).
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.
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.
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.
This graduation prayer is a poem for Christian graduates based on the Word of God.
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.
