PRAYERS FOR VARIOUS OCCASIONS: (updated often)
For the Sick or Injured:
“Lord, look upon (_____) with eyes of mercy. May Your healing hand rest upon (him/her), may your life giving powers flow into every cell of (his/her’s) body and into the depths of (his/her’s) soul, cleansing, purifying, restoring (him/her) to wholeness and strength for service in Your Kingdom. Amen”
“Almighty and ever living God, physician who brings eternal healing to those who believe, hear us as we ask your compassionate help for your servant (_____) who is injured and broken. Give (him/her) back good health, and enable (him/her) to return thanks to you in the assembly of the faithful. Amen.”
“Loving God, we pray today for (_____) who is confronted by the sadness, ambiguity and confusion of (mental health issue), and for those upon whom (he/she) depends for attention and compassionate care. Look with mercy on all (his/her’s) afflictions that bring (him,her) weakness, distress, confusion or isolation. Provide for (him,her) a home of dignity and peace; give to (him,her) understanding helpers and the willingness to accept help. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen”
For the Dead:
“Hear our prayer, Lord, and have mercy on the soul of your servant (_____) whom you have called out of this world. Admit (him/her) to the company of the blessed in the place of light and peace. Amen”
“In your loving-kindness, Lord, have mercy on the soul of your servant (_____). You have freed (him/her) from the perils of the life that has an end, please restore (him/her) to the life that is eternal. Amen”
For the Death of a Child:
“Almighty everlasting God, lover of all that is holy and pure, who in thy mercy hast designed to call the soul of this child to the kingdom of heaven to-day, be merciful also to us; and through the merits of thy holy passion and the prayers of the ever blessed Virgin Mary, and of all the saints, bring us, too, to the kingdom to rejoice with the saints and elect unendingly. Who livest and reignest for ever. Amen”
For Patience:
“O God, by the patience of your only-begotten Son you broke the pride of the old Enemy. Make us ever to have in mind the sufferings your Son bore out of love for us, and may we learn from his example to bear adversity without complaining. Amen”
At Meals:
Before: “Bless us Lord, and these your gifts which we are about to receive by your goodness, through Christ the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen”
After: “We thank you, almighty God, for all that we have received, you who live and reign for ever and ever. Let us bless the Lord. Amen”
Before Work:
“We pray you, Lord, to prompt our actions by your inspiration and to forward them by your help, so that every prayer and work of ours may begin and end in you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen”
“Adorn my heart and my hands with power and virtue, Lord; and surround me with the seven sanctify gifts of your Holy Spirit. Through Christ our Lord. Amen”
To Find a Job:
“God, I thank you that your word says that you know what I need before I ask. I am seeking employment and trusting you to place me in the best position. Not only to meet my financial needs but to contribute to my success in future endeavors. I ask that this position be in alignment with the schedule I need so that I may remain faithful in all other personal and professional commitments. I know that you have a job for me, and I will trust you in getting me there. Amen”
For a Successful Job Application:
“Applications can be overwhelming and even intimidating. So Go, I ask that you help me to be confident in the skill, individuality, and gifts that you have given me. That I may complete my application in confidence knowing that I have something to offer and that you are with me making sure I get the job that is just for me. Help me gather all the information needed for the application and to relay my thoughts in away that is personable yet professional. Help me to see what the specific employer needs so that I may tailor my application to fit their qualifications. Amen”
For Success at the Job Interview:
“God, help me to see the great and undeniable things about myself that are only true to me. Help me to showcase myself in a way that highlights who I am as an individual, but also relates why I would be an important addition to their company. May your peace be settled in me so that I can convey my thoughts clearly and professionally during this upcoming job interview. Help me to answer all questions in a way that is authentic, yet honest and true to who I am and what I have to offer. May I leave a lasting, unforgettable impression knowing that you are always present with me. Amen”
Prayer for Career Guidance:
“God, I come to you knowing that you know all things and always have my best interest at heart. Lord, I come seeking your guidance today. Help me to understand which career path is right for me right now. I am choosing not to lean unto my own understanding, but to instead acknowledge you, thus allowing you to guide and lead my footsteps. It can be hard to see the right thing to do from my view within my own circumstances, so I am instead trusting your judgement and your direction to show me what to do and where to go in this season of my life. Give me eyes to see and ears to hear what you would have me to do. Amen”
To Receive Favor and Blessing in Your Future Job:
“God, I thank you that you have a job for me, and I know that in whatever position you place me, I will be blessed. I am blessed when I come and when I go, and I know that I am above only and not beneath. You have blessed me and called me your own. I know that my success is found in you and you have given me the ability to perform my job with excellence. It is in you that I receive promotion, increase and success and I thank you that your blessing and favor will be awaiting me at the new job that you have for me. Amen”
For before Surgery:
“O Lord, () is about to undergo a very delicate surgery. Just thinking about the operation makes me very worried for (his/her) well-being. But Lord, I trust that you are sovereign. You are in control of this situation. ()’s life is in Your hands. I ask that You surround me with your peace that I may not worry and that you also touch (_____) with your powerful healing hands. Bless the surgeons as well, God. Give them steady, dexterous hands as they operate on (). Keep their minds sharp all throughout the operation, so that every move they make will serve to help ()’s ailing body. At the end of it all, thank You, Lord, for the healing you will impart to (_____). Thank You for giving (him/her) an additional opportunity to live (his/her) life. Thank you for the extra time I will be able to spend with (him/her) and thank you that (he/she) will be able to spend time with me again soon. All these I ask in your Name. Amen.”
For Unity Among Christians:
“O God, you bring back to the right way those who have gone astray, you gather the shattered, and keep together those you have gathered. Mercifully fill Christian people with the grace of your own oneness, that they may reject all division and, being one in communion with the true shepherd of your Church, be able to serve you as you should be served. Amen.”
For a Thankful Heart:
“Jesus, I want to be like You who obeyed the Father without complaint. You embraced the chains of humanity when You walked this earth. Convict me whenever I complain or compare myself with others. Give me Your attitude of humility and thankful acceptance. I want to be like the Apostle Paul who learned contentment in every circumstance. I choose to continually offer You a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that give praise to Your name (Hebrews 13:15). I long to bring a smile to Your face. Teach me the power of a thankful heart. I know that Your truth dwells in a thankful heart. Amen.”
For Gratitude:
“O God, Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives, thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. Thank you that you are Able to bring hope through even the toughest of times, strengthening us for your purposes. Thank you for your great love and care. Thank you for your mercy and grace. Thank you that you are always with us and will never leave us. Thank you for your incredible sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life. Forgive us for when we don’t thank you enough, for who you are, for all that you do, for all that you’ve given. Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh. Renew our spirits, fill us with your peace and joy. We love you and we need you, this day and every day. We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are worthy! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
For Patience:
“O God, by the patience of your only-begotten Son you broke the pride of the old Enemy. Make us ever to have in mind the sufferings your Son bore out of love for us, and may we learn from his example to bear adversity without complaining. Amen.”
For Peace:
“It is you, O God, who make us seek what is holy, choose what is right and do what is good. Give us, your servants, that peace which the world cannot give: so that, with hearts bent on your service and fear of enemies taken away, we may live peacefully and quietly under your protection. Amen.”
In Any Need:
“O God, our refuge and our strength, source of all sincerity, listen to the sincere prayers of your Church: grant that what we ask for in faith we may effectively receive. Amen”
To Give Thanks To God:
“Your mercy, O God, is boundless and your gifts without end, and we thank you for everything that your loving power has given to us. We pray that you will not turn away from us now that we have experienced your goodness, but that you will prepare our hearts for your gifts in time to come. Through Christ or Lord. Amen.”
For The Grace Of The Holy Spirit:
“O God, to you all hearts are open and all desires know, from you no secret is hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the in-pouring of the Holy Spirit, that we may love you perfectly and praise you fittingly. Amen”
The Lords Prayer:
“Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in Haven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us or trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil. Amen”
For Humbleness:
” O God, you reject the proud and welcome the humble. Give us true humility, such as your only-begotten Son showed in himself as a pattern for his followers. May we never provoke your wrath by pride, but rather receive your gifts of grace as servants. Amen”
For Charity:
“O God, you make all things work together for the good of those who love you. Kindle the abiding fire of your charity in our hearts, that the longings you inspire in us may not be stifled by any temptation. Amen”
IN Christ
Jeffrey Trester