Prayer is a vital cornerstone in the life of any family, offering strength, support, and connection with God. Through prayer, families can draw closer to one another and seek divine guidance and wisdom in their daily lives. The scriptures provide a wealth of insights and encouragement for nurturing a vibrant prayer life, fostering unity, and cultivating love and understanding within our households.
As you explore these verses, you’ll find powerful reminders of God’s presence and promises for families that pray together. May these selected scriptures inspire you to incorporate more prayer into your family’s routine, allowing faith to flourish in your home.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.
Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.
And whatever you ask in my name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
You will make your prayer to him, and he will hear you, and you will pay your vows.
The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
I cried to him with my mouth, and high praise was on my tongue.
For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually.
Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.
And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.
And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
He regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer.
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.
As soon as I heard these words, I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven.
The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret.
Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free.
Famous and Strong Quotes about prayer for our family
I sustain myself with the love of family.
Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening.
The moment you wake up each morning, all your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals.
Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul.
We must not see any person as an abstraction. Instead, we must see in every person the face of God.
Strengthening Our Family Through Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, united in heart and spirit, seeking Your guidance and protection over our family. Lord, we thank You for the gift of family, for the love that binds us together, and for the shared moments that enrich our lives.
We ask that You bless each member of our family with peace, joy, and understanding. Help us to support one another in times of difficulty and to celebrate together in times of joy. May our home be filled with love, laughter, and warmth, reflecting Your grace in all our interactions.
Grant us the wisdom to communicate openly, the patience to listen, and the compassion to forgive. Help us to uplift each other in faith, encouraging one another to grow closer to You. May our family be a light in this world, shining Your love to those around us.
We pray for healing and strength for any who are struggling, and we lift up our future to You, trusting in Your perfect plans for us. Surround us with Your protection and lead us in the paths of righteousness.
In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.