A moment of peace

Short prayers for what you’re carrying right now, about two minutes each: the prayer first, then a few words from the Bible. Pick the one that fits; you don’t need the others.

New to praying, or not sure anyone is listening? Read one slowly, or stay with a single line. That counts. More on that.

For what you’re carrying

When it’s heavy and you don’t know what to say.

A prayer for anxietyWhen your mind won’t settle.Pray it now2 min A prayer when you feel aloneWhen nobody seems to see you.Pray it now2 min A prayer when you’re grievingWhen you miss someone.Pray it now2 min When you can’t find the words to prayWhen nothing comes.Pray it now2 min

For the people you love

Bring someone to Jesus in a few words.

A prayer for someone who is sickFor healing, and for the waiting.Pray it now2 min A prayer for my childrenFor your kids, by name.Pray it now2 min A prayer for a new babyThanks, and a blessing.Pray it now2 min When someone is dyingPrayers to say at a bedside, with them or for them.Open the prayers

Through the day

Morning, meals, bedtime, and the waiting in between.

A morning prayerBefore the day starts.Pray it now2 min A prayer before mealsGrace, Luther’s way.Pray it now1 min A prayer before sleepWhen the day is done, finished or not.Pray it now2 min A bedtime prayer with kidsSay a line, they repeat it.Pray it now2 min A prayer while you wait for newsA test result, a call, a decision.Pray it now2 min

For the hours of the day, morning, evening and night, see daily prayer.

Page last reviewed October 2026