Family is often the foundation of our lives, and I’ve seen firsthand how prayer can transform a household from tension and division to peace and unity. Whether your family is going through trials or simply needs covering, praying for your family is essential. These prayer points, based on Scripture, will help you align your prayers with God’s promises for every member of your household.
1. Praying for Family Unity
Unity in the family is crucial for peace and harmony. Without unity, the enemy finds ways to divide, bringing chaos and confusion.
Scripture:
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1)
Prayer:
“Lord, we pray for unity in our family. Help us to live together in harmony, bearing with one another in love. Let us not give in to strife or division but seek to understand and support each other as You have called us to.”
2. Praying for Family Protection
Whether from spiritual attacks or physical dangers, praying for God’s protection over your family is essential.
Scripture:
“The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” (Psalm 121:7-8)
Prayer:
“Father, we ask for Your protection over our family. Guard us from all harm, seen and unseen. Watch over our coming and going, and keep us safe from the plans of the enemy. Surround us with Your angels and cover us with Your peace.”
3. Praying for Love and Forgiveness
Every family faces conflicts and misunderstandings. Praying for love and forgiveness will help you maintain a strong bond and keep bitterness at bay.
Scripture:
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)
Prayer:
“Lord, fill our family with love and compassion. Help us to be quick to forgive when we are hurt and to let go of bitterness or resentment. May our home be a place where love thrives and forgiveness is freely given.”
4. Praying for Strength During Trials
Every family experiences trials—whether they are financial struggles, health issues, or relational difficulties. During these times, it’s essential to ask for God’s strength.
Scripture:
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)
Prayer:
“Father, we ask for Your strength during this time of trial. Be our refuge and help in this time of need. Strengthen each family member to endure and overcome every challenge. We trust that You are with us and will carry us through.”
5. Praying for Family Health
Good health is a blessing. Praying for your family’s health—both physical and mental—is a way to invite God’s healing and protection into your home.
Scripture:
“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” (3 John 1:2)
Prayer:
“Lord, we pray for the health of our family. Keep us strong in body, mind, and spirit. For those who are sick, we ask for Your healing touch. Protect us from illness and help us to live in a way that promotes good health and well-being.”
6. Praying for Provision
There are seasons where families face financial difficulty or uncertainty. Praying for God’s provision invites Him to be the source of everything your family needs.
Scripture:
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)
Prayer:
“Lord, we trust in Your provision for our family. We know that You are our provider, and we ask You to meet our needs according to Your riches in glory. Help us to be good stewards of what You provide and to trust You even when times are difficult.”
7. Praying for the Children
Children need constant prayer as they grow and face the challenges of life. Whether they are young or adults, they need God’s guidance, protection, and wisdom.
Scripture:
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
Prayer:
“Father, we lift up our children to You. Guide them in the paths of righteousness and protect them from the snares of the world. Help us to raise them in Your ways, and may they grow to love and serve You all the days of their lives.”
8. Praying for the Marriage
A healthy marriage is the foundation of a strong family. Praying for your marriage is essential to keep love, communication, and respect alive between spouses.
Scripture:
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:12)
Prayer:
“Lord, we pray for our marriage. Strengthen the bond between us as husband and wife. Help us to love each other deeply, to communicate openly, and to honor one another in everything. Be the third strand in our marriage, holding us together through all seasons.”
9. Praying for Wisdom
Every family faces decisions that require wisdom—whether it’s about work, schooling, or major life changes. Praying for wisdom invites God’s guidance in every choice you make.
Scripture:
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James 1:5)
Prayer:
“Lord, we ask for wisdom for our family. Help us to make decisions that align with Your will. Guide us in our finances, relationships, and in the choices we face daily. We trust in Your perfect wisdom to lead us.”
10. Praying for Peace
In the midst of life’s chaos, a peaceful home is a blessing. Praying for peace invites God’s presence to reign in your home, calming hearts and minds.
Scripture:
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)
Prayer:
“Father, we ask for Your peace to fill our home. Calm any anxiety or fear that may be troubling us. Let Your peace reign in our hearts, and may our home be a refuge of rest, comfort, and safety.”
11. Praying for Salvation of Family Members
If you have family members who do not yet know Christ, it’s important to pray for their salvation. God desires that no one should perish, and your prayers can help bring them to the knowledge of the truth.
Scripture:
“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” (Acts 16:31)
Prayer:
“Lord, we pray for the salvation of our family members who do not yet know You. Open their hearts to the truth of the gospel. Let them experience Your love and draw them into a saving relationship with Jesus. Use us as instruments of Your grace in their lives.”
12. Praying for Joy
Joy is a gift from God that can sustain families through good times and bad. Pray for joy to fill your home and lift up each member of your family.
Scripture:
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)
Prayer:
“Father, fill our family with joy. Let the joy of the Lord be our strength in every situation. Help us to find joy in each other, in our circumstances, and most of all, in You. May our home be a place of laughter, love, and happiness.”
Final Thought:
I’ve seen families transformed through the power of prayer. When you make it a priority to cover your family in prayer, aligning your words with God’s promises, things change. These prayer points will help you bring every aspect of family life under God’s care and guidance, fostering unity, peace, and strength in your household.