Families are a great blessing from God, and praying for them helps bring peace, love, and unity into our homes.
The Bible reminds us how important it is to pray for one another, especially those in our households.
When we take time to speak to God about our families, we welcome His presence into our everyday lives.
We can ask Him to protect our loved ones, to help us love one another more deeply, and to lead us through every season of life.
As the Bible says:
“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
Let us now look at a few simple family prayers that you can say at different times, whether it is during a meal, before bed, or when facing a challenge.
These prayer samples are free for you to use and share, and they come from a heart that wants to honor God in the home.
Why Prayer Matters in the Home
Prayer helps us stay close to God, and it brings peace into our homes.
When we pray together as a family, it helps every person feel safe, loved, and heard.
Even when problems come, families that pray can face them together, with God’s strength.
Jesus said:
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20)
Prayer for Daily Protection
Heavenly Father, thank You for this new day and for the gift of my family.
Please keep us safe wherever we go, whether at work, at school, or at home.
Cover us with Your loving arms and help us to remember You in all that we do.
Help us to speak kindly, forgive quickly, and love one another the way You love us.
“The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life.” (Psalm 121:7)
Prayer for Peace in the Family
Lord, we come to You asking for peace in our home.
If there has been any anger, confusion, or stress, please calm our hearts.
Teach us to listen more and speak with love.
Let Your peace rule in our home and help us to forgive just as You forgive us.
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.” (Colossians 3:15)
Prayer for Family Meals
Thank You, Lord, for the food You have given us today.
We do not take this meal for granted, and we are grateful for Your kindness.
Bless the hands that prepared it and help this food to give us strength and health.
Let our mealtime always be filled with joy, good talk, and love for one another.
“Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11)
Prayer for Children and Parents
Dear Lord, please bless the children in this home with wisdom, joy, and good hearts.
Help them to grow in faith and to know how much You love them.
Please give strength to every parent or guardian, that they may raise their children with patience, love, and truth.
Let this family grow strong in Your ways and never forget Your promises.
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
Prayer for Bedtime
Father, we thank You for getting us through this day.
As we rest tonight, we ask You to watch over us and give us peaceful sleep.
Take away every worry, every fear, and help us to wake up with new strength in the morning.
Let our dreams be sweet, and our hearts stay close to You even in the night.
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8)