A Prayer for Family
A Scripture-centered prayer for family and a simple way to make the prayer your own.
Bring what is real.
Open the app with the question, prayer, or part of life you are carrying. AskJesus helps you move into Scripture, reflection, prayer, and a faithful next step.
Read. Reflect. Pray. Take the next faithful step.
You do not need polished words.
God calls families to practice compassion, truth, service, and forgiveness, even when relationships are imperfect. Pursuing peace may include honest conversations and wise boundaries, especially where trust has been damaged.
Father, You know what I am carrying and what I cannot fix. Meet me in this season of family. Give me wisdom to see what is true, courage to do what is mine to do, and humility to release what I cannot control. Use Your Word to correct fear, shame, hurry, or disappointment in me. Put wise people around me and help me receive support when I need it. Teach me to be faithful in the next step instead of demanding the whole path at once. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Make it your own.
1. Tell God the specific thing.
Use ordinary words. Say what you want, what you fear, and what you need help to do faithfully.
2. Ask for formation, not only relief.
Use ordinary words. Say what you want, what you fear, and what you need help to do faithfully.
3. Connect the prayer to Scripture.
Start with Genesis 2:18-24, Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 4:1-3.
4. End with one next step.
Identify one family relationship that needs care, pray for the person by name, and take one safe step such as expressing thanks, apologizing, or requesting a calm conversation.