Prayers for Family in Difficult Times: 15 Helpful

Life is not a bed of roses, there are days when the sun shines, and things are well and beautiful in our families

. And there are also times when it seems like the world is collapsing on us.

In those moments, you and your family need to hold firmly to God as your anchor and help.

While you may be tempted to concentrate on your problems, you should turn to God in prayers.

When you focus on your issues, it becomes too big and impossible. I have created prayers for family in difficult times just for you.

As you pray these prayers, they will restore your family’s hope and faith. They will also inspire confidence in knowing that God will see you through.

Here are 15 powerful prayers for family in difficult times.

 

1. Prayer for My Family in Difficult Times.

Psalm 55:22 (NIV) – Cast your cares on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.

Heavenly Father, thank you because I know you will never leave nor forsake my family.

You commanded us to be thankful for everything, good or bad. Although a lot has gone wrong in my family right now, I am grateful for the good days.

I commit myself and my family members to your hands, and I ask that you sustain us through this trying time. Please do not let our present problems consume us.

Above all, I ask that you keep us hopeful as we wait for your salvation.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

2. Healing Prayer for My Family Amid Health Challenges.

Psalm 107:20 (NIV) – He sent forth his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.

Great Physician, send forth your word and heal my family. I acknowledge the reality of divine health in Christ and declare healing for all sicknesses and infirmities in my family.

By faith, I rebuke the hands of the evil over our lives in the name of Jesus.

Lord, let your healing hand rest upon us and bring us health. In Jesus’ name, I declare that my family will abide in peace, health, and prosperity.

Lastly, let your blessings be evident in our health, and may our strength be renewed daily.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

3. Prayer for My Family Health in Times of Sickness.

Jeremiah 8:22 (NIV) – Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wound of my people?

Awesome God, sickness cannot have its way in my family because we are entitled to the healing in your name.

Therefore, let our lives bear only the fruits of righteousness – sickness is not one of those fruits. I speak health and divine healing over every member of my family.

Lord Jesus, I ask that you make sickness far from our home. I plead the blood of Jesus upon our lives and door posts; let diseases and infirmities pass over us.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

4. Prayer for My Family Protection During Difficult Times.

Psalm 91:4 (NIV) – He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Father Lord, spread your protective covering over me and mine. Please cover us with your feathers and keep us under the shadow of your wings.

Let your faithfulness and mercy shield us from the plans of the evil one, even in this challenging time.

Safeguard us when going out and coming in and lead us to safe paths.

Let your watchful eyes rest upon us and order our steps as we go about our daily activities. Keep us from wicked and violet men who may seek to harm us.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

5. Best Prayer for My Family During Difficult Times.

Colossians 3:15 (NIV) – Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body, you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Dear Prince of Peace, I ask that you come into my family and spread your peaceful presence in our midst.

We have always been a peaceful and loving family, but the devil wants to take that away. Please do not let him succeed in tearing us apart.

Lord, keep us as one and fill our hearts with love for one another. Help us appreciate this great gift you have given us in one another.

Lastly, I ask that you shield and protect us from the enemy’s devices.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

6. Best Prayer for My Parents for Strength.

Psalm 9:14-15 (NIV) – The Lord says, I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.

He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.

Lord Jesus, thank you for the wonderful gift of parents. Through them, you gave me life, and because of them, I am who I am today.

I am eternally grateful for their love, care, and nurturing towards my siblings and me.

As they grow older, I ask that you keep them healthy and strong.

Honor them and satisfy them with long life and peace. Above all, I pray that they will live long enough to enjoy their labor of love over us.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

7. Family Prayer for Strength During Difficult Times.

Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

Heavenly Father, your word says that our strength is little if it fails in the days of adversity.

Hence, I ask that you strengthen my family during our time of difficulty. Renew our strength individually and collectively as we wait for your help.

Give us the grace to go through this troubling time gracefully. I also ask that this time not consume or break us; it will make us stronger.

Lastly, answer us quickly and take us out of our current situation.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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8. Prayer for Financial Breakthrough in Family.

Deuteronomy 8:18 (NIV) – But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth,

and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.

Almighty God, you know that no family runs smoothly without money.

I see the rift our financial issues are causing between mom and dad. Therefore, I ask that you give us a breakthrough in our finances.

Please, Lord, bless my siblings and me with better jobs so we can dispense our responsibilities effectively.

Save us from the embarrassment of living from paycheck to paycheck.

Most of all, open the heavens and bless with financial abundance.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

9. Prayer for My Broken Family.

Mark 10:27 (NIV) – Jesus looked at the man and said, With man, this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.

Faithful God, my parents’ separation is having terrible effects on my siblings and me.

I see that my siblings are becoming angry and aggressive these days. As a result, it hasn’t been easy to concentrate on anything meaningful.

Lord, for our sake, I ask that you help us all work out our relationship, especially my parents. Your word says that there is nothing too hard for you today.

Therefore, I ask that you touch my parents’ hearts; take away bitterness, anger, and selfishness. And bring my family back together again.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

10. Prayer for My Dysfunctional Family.

Isaiah 43:5-6 (NIV) – Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the West.

I will say to the North, give them up, and to the south, do not hold them back. Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth.

Sovereign Lord, I don’t like the atmosphere in the house lately. The tension around the house is so thick you can cut through it.

I ask that you restore warmth in the house and help us maintain an atmosphere of love and peace.

Help us communicate honestly like a family rather than bottling up anger that does more damage.

Teach us to respect and value one another and correct in love when the need arises. More importantly, restore laughter and friendship around the house.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

11. Prayer for My Family Peace and Unity.

Psalm 133;1 (NIV) – How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity.

Good God, let your peace and love rest upon my family. I desire to see our home filled with peace, laughter, and the joy of the Holy Ghost.

Hence, I request that you will put an end to the constant quarreling and bickering in my family.

Help us live in peace and harmony. Give us the grace to cultivate love, joy, and peace and help us to be patient with one another.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

12. Prayer for My Family Problem.

Isaiah 43:2 (NIV) – When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Everlasting God, you promised us your presence in times of trouble.

So, remind my family members that you are with us even in our problems. Help us hold on to you as an anchor through this storm.

Lord, I ask that you hear our cries for help and come to our rescue. Please show us the way out of this problem and help us take it.

Lastly, grant us the wisdom we need to overcome this period of our lives.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

13. Prayer for My Family to Get Along.

Mark 3:25 (NIV) – If a kingdom is divided against itself. That kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

Everlasting Father, I commit this my family into your hands. Lately, we have been at loggerhead with one another for so long.

Everyone now walks around the house as though we are walking on eggshells. It’s as if love has been thrown out the window, and we are all just mad at one another.

Please, Lord, restore love and peace in my family and help us get along. The Bible says that love covers a multitude of sins, so help us walk in love.

Also, teach us to forebear with one another. And imbue us with the grace to forgive easily even as Christ forgives us.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

14. Powerful Prayer for My Family During Hard Times.

Psalm 9:9-10 (NIV) – The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.

Gracious God, I know that all things are working for our good.

Even though our present situation may not look like it, help us believe it, and let us hold on to the truth that the righteous will never be forsaken.

The scripture says that though we fall seven times, we will rise again. Lord, you will never allow us to remain down; instead, you will reach down to us and pull us up.

Thank you, dear Father, because we are coming out stronger from this situation.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

15. Prayer for Comfort During Hard Times.

 Psalm 28:7 (NIV) – The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him,

and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy, and I will give thanks to him in song.

Father in Heaven, right now, it feels like our problems will never end.

But I know this is only a trial and will pass one day. However, I ask for the grace to wait on you until our change comes.

Lord, keep us steadfast in faith and help our hearts trust you. Uphold us, so we don’t get discouraged or give up trusting you.

Above all, renew our strengths like the eagle and comfort our weary hearts.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Conclusion

When the going gets tough in life, we can always find hope and comfort through prayers and God’s word.

So let these prayers for family in difficult times bring you healing and comfort.

There’s no doubt that God will answer you and grant you the help you need as you pray these prayers.