Prayer Library · Family
Our families are where we love most and sometimes hurt most. These prayers for family, marriage and children can be read as they are or rewritten in your own words, then sent to Jerusalem.
Many people choose the Abbey of the Dormition on Mount Zion for these prayers.
Heavenly Father, I ask Your blessing on my family. Strengthen the bonds between us and heal any divisions. Help us to forgive one another as You have forgiven us, and to be patient with each other on hard days. Make our home a place of peace, kindness and laughter. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Loving Father, thank You for the gift of my children, [names]. Watch over them wherever they go. Protect them from harm, guide their choices and give them good friends. Help them to grow in wisdom and kindness and to know that they are loved, by me and by You. Amen.
Lord, You brought [name] and me together. Renew our love when it grows tired. Give us patience to listen, humility to apologise and grace to forgive. Protect our marriage from anything that would harm it, and help us to grow old together in faith. Amen.
God, [name] is far from home tonight. Keep them safe on every road. Comfort them when they feel alone, and let them know they are remembered and loved. Bring us together again soon. Amen.
Lord, there is distance between [name] and me that I cannot fix alone. Soften both our hearts. Give me the courage to take the first step, the words to say, and the grace to listen. Heal what has been broken between us. Amen.
Jerusalem Holy Prayer is a physical prayer-delivery service. We do not pray on your behalf or promise any spiritual or medical outcome.
