Prayers for Comfort

Prayers for comfort in grief and loneliness - the God of all comfort is near to the brokenhearted.

Psalm 34:18

All Glorious God I praise You, for You are good, and Your love toward me does not shift or fade. Psalm 34 tells me that You are near to those with a broken heart, and that You save those who are crushed in spirit, and I hold onto that truth with everything in…

Psalm 23:4

Lord God You are my Shepherd, and I praise You because You are good and Your love for me never fails. Psalm 23:4 says that even when I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me, and Your rod and Your staff comfor…

Psalm 23:1

God of my life I praise You, Almighty God, for You are my Shepherd and You have never once failed me. Psalm 23:1 says the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, and I hold that truth close as I face days I cannot predict. You know what I need before I ask, an…

Proverbs 3:24

Almighty Father You are God Almighty, El Shaddai, more than enough for me, and I praise You for who You are. I bring You this prayer before sleep, and I rest on Your promise in Proverbs 3:24 that when I lie down I will not be afraid, and my sleep will be swe…

Matthew 5:3 · Matthew 5:4 · Matthew 5:5 · Matthew 5:6

Almighty Father, hallowed be Your name I praise You this Thursday morning, God Almighty, El Shaddai, more than enough for every hour of this day. You are good, and Your love for me does not shift with my circumstances. Jesus taught in Matthew 5 that the poor …

Psalm 34:18 · Matthew 5:4 · John 11:35

My Father, My God You are good, and You are gentle with people who are hurting, and I praise You even with a broken voice. Your word says You are close to the brokenhearted and You save those who are crushed in spirit. Jesus said that those who mourn are bles…

Exodus 33:14

Thank You Father and Lord You are worthy of all worship, for You are good and Your kindness never fails. You told Moses that Your presence would go with him, and that You would give him rest, and we take hold of that same assurance as Your people. We are we…

Psalms 34:18

Faithful Father We praise You, Lord, for You are good and Your mercy never fails. Your word says the Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and that You save those who are crushed in spirit. So we bring You the grief of hungry families, the sorrow o…

Lamentations 3:32

God of all grace We praise You, for You are good, and Your mercy never fails. Scripture says that though You cause grief, yet will You have compassion according to the multitude of Your mercies. We hold to that promise when sorrow comes and the heart feels …

Deuteronomy 33:27

God of all grace You are the eternal God, unchanging and unshakeable, and in You alone we find a refuge that cannot be moved. Underneath us are Your everlasting arms, bearing up every weary soul. We anchor our faith in Your promise, for it is written that Y…

Romans 8:18

O Lord, who hears and answers prayers You are worthy of all honor, and we come before You with grateful hearts. Your word declares that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us. That promi…

Revelation 7:17

Divine Creator We lift our hearts to You in worship, for You are the Author of peace and the God whose mercy never fails. Your word says the Lamb in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, and God shall w…

Psalms 91:4

Divine Creator Your Word says You cover Your people, and under Your wings we trust, and Your truth is our shield and buckler. Many feel exposed, threatened, and worn by alarms, violence, and uncertain news. Cover the believer who walks through unsafe street…

Romans 8:26

Blessed Savior You have not left Your people helpless, for Your Word says the Spirit helpeth our infirmities when we know not what to pray. For believers who feel worn down, for the caregiver carrying quiet pressure, for the one ashamed of repeated failure, …

2 Corinthians 4:16 · 2 Corinthians 4:17 · 2 Corinthians 4:18 · Psalm 34:17 · Psalm 34:18 · Romans 8:28

Father of mercies I come to You today worn down by this long illness and the slow progress that has tested my hope. Your Word says I do not have to lose heart, even when my body feels weak, You are renewing me inwardly day by day. Help me fix my eyes on what …

Psalm 103:2 · Psalm 103:3 · James 5:15 · Isaiah 41:10

Our Father I praise You, and I will not forget all Your benefits. You forgive all my sins, and You heal all my diseases. You tell me not to fear, because You are with me, not to be dismayed, because You are my God. You strengthen me and help me, and You upho…

Matthew 14:27

O Lord our God You speak straight to trembling hearts and You tell us to take courage because You are here, so fear must not rule us. For believers shaken by violence, loss, and constant bad reports, let Your voice rise above the noise and settle our thought…

Psalm 103:2 · Psalm 103:3 · James 5:15 · Isaiah 41:10

Holy One I praise You and I will not forget Your benefits. You forgive all my sins, and You heal all my diseases. Jehovah Rapha, my body and mind feel tired and weak, and fear tries to rise in me. I bring my sickness and my weariness to You, and I trust what…

Proverbs 18:24

Gracious Father Your Word says there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. For every believer who feels alone, overlooked, misunderstood, or worn down by constant pressure, let this truth settle deep in our hearts. You have not left us to carry b…

Isaiah 41:10

Heavenly Father Lord, we hold fast to your promise when fear grips a child at night, when a parent worries for tomorrow, when a friend faces loneliness in a crowded room. Remind us you are with us, not far off, and that you strengthen and help us in every m…