God is always there to help us in our dealings, long-distance relationships notwithstanding.
It can be hard to remain faithful, secure, and steadfast in love with someone far away from us. But with God, all things are possible.
So while you continue to hope for the best, you should pray the prayers for long-distance relationships in this article to keep everything about yours going smoothly.
Below are Prayers for Long Distance Relationships.
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Prayer for a Long Distance Relationship.
Genesis 29:20 (NIV) – So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.
Gracious God, I praise you for your greatness in my life. Each time I remember my long-distance partner, my heart is filled with gratitude.
Although my partner isn’t with me in the flesh, I’m pleased that you have blessed me with her.
I appreciate you for blessing me with such a special and wonderful partner. And so, I declare provision, protection, and guidance over her life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Good Night Prayer for a Long Distance Relationship.
1 John 4:18 (NIV) – There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
Almighty God, please help me be more loving and caring in areas that I can in my long-distance relationship.
Love endures and is kind; love does not envy; it is not proud; does not boast, is not easily provoked, neither is it self-seeking, and it keeps no record of wrongs but rejoices in the truth.
Father, help my partner and me maintain this kind of love at the center of our long-distance relationship. Likewise, help us live and love by your word, which encourages us.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Long Distance Relationship Morning Prayer.
Colossians 2:5 (NIV) – For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.
Merciful God, I pray you to watch over my partner and me, even when we are far from each other. I pray for the consciousness to always remember that you are watching over us both. Hence we ought to behave in a godly manner.
Lord, help us not become too self-centered or double-minded in this relationship. I pray that wherever we go and in whatever we do, let our love for each other remain undistributed.
And whenever we feel lonely, fill our hearts with your love, and remind us that our distance is just for the meantime.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer to Defeat Temptation in a Long Distance Relationship.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV) – Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts hopes, and always perseveres.
Faithful God, your word says that no temptation will overtake me except what is common to man. Likewise, it says that you will not allow me to be tempted beyond what I can bear.
Please help me, dear Father. It is difficult for me, especially when I am miles away from my partner, unable to touch his hands and see his eyes.
Please give me the strength to overcome temptations in his absence. Help me to remain faithful to my partner. Remove any form of jealousy, insecurity, lack of trust, and fear of the unknown from my mind.
For both of us, whenever we are tempted, I pray that you show us a way out; so that we will overcome the temptation and remain faithful to each other.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Long Distance Relationship Prayer for Relationship with Boyfriend.
Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV) – For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it lingers, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.
Righteous God, grant me the grace to trust in your ways, especially regarding my boyfriend, who is far away. I pray that I don’t lose faith in this relationship but continue to trust your plans for us.
Dear Lord, guide my path in this journey and give me the grace to remain patient as I await his return. I also pray that you protect him from dangers and temptations that may come his way.
Help him always remember that I’m waiting for him; most importantly, assist him in loving and being faithful to you at all times.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for Love to Conquer All in a Long Distance Relationship.
1 Peter 4:8 (NIV) – Above all, love each other deeply because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Gracious God, thank you for my partner and for blessing us with the gift of unconditional love. Show me how to remain steadfast in love and eliminate any bad feelings that seek to creep inside me over doubt in this long-distance relationship.
Your word says that hatred stirs up bitterness, but love covers all wrongs. Fill our hearts with an undying love. Crush any resentment, hatred, anger, jealousy, or bitterness. Infuse in our minds a love that knows no boundaries or distance and is capable of conquering all challenges.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Miracle Prayer for a Long Distance Relationship.
Jeremiah 32:27 (NIV) – I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?
Our Father in Heaven, your word tells me that two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor. If they fall, one will lift the other; but one who is alone has no hand to lift him when he falls.
Therefore, Lord, I pray that you let my partner lean on me in challenging times despite the distance in my relationship. Let the two of us become one, unshakeable and steadfast.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for Patience in a Long Distance Relationship.
Romans 8:24-25 (NIV) – For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
Heavenly Father, I ask that you give me the patience to endure this long-distance relationship. You admonished us to remain patient in love, although I am anxious to end the distance between my partner and me.
Dear Lord, keep our love strong and alive during these times. Teach us how to love from a distance and to endure all things. Use our love to conquer the distance between us and help us wait for the right time to be together.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Powerful Prayer for a Long Distance Relationship.
1 Peter 5:6-7 (NIV) – Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Mighty God, I understand that loves endures all things, stays hopeful at all times, believes all things, and bears all things. But in a long-distance relationship, it becomes hard to endure, and it gets quite lonely.
Lord, it is also hard to remain faithful and steadfast in love. So, I pray that you give me the grace to remain loving to my partner and the spirit to withstand pressure.
Help me not feel lonely and discouraged by the absence of my partner. Most importantly, help my partner keep to her promise of undying love.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for a Successful Long Distance Relationship.
Proverbs 13:12 (NIV) – Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
Mighty God, as your word says that you are absent in the flesh, yet with me in spirit so that I can remain joyful and behold your presence. Likewise, I pray that I also remain hopeful and cheerful despite the physical absence of my partner.
Abba Father, I pray for love and patience in my long-distance relationship; I pray that I remain faithful to my partner, as I am faithful to you even though you are not physically present with me.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for Couples in Long Distance Relationships.
Genesis 31:49 (NIV) – …May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.
Heavenly Father, you encourage me to put away my anxiety, anger, malice, and resentment toward my loved ones. You admonish me to remain humble, kind, meek, loving, and patient.
I try, dear Lord, but I’m still far from perfect. I have to adopt this and follow your ways for my long-distance relationship to work.
So, help me to become more like you, to love with all my heart, and to learn to always forgive. Help my partner see the good in me and endure this long distance.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for When You Are Unsure About the Future of Your Long Distance Relationship.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) – For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Everlasting God, I trust in you and your ways. I believe in your plans for me to prosper. In all of my ways, I trust that you will direct my path.
Father God, I know that my long-distance relationship is part of your plan for a bright future. So, I pray that my partner and I continue to live and walk by your plans.
Help us to continue to love each other and remain faithful at all costs. I pray that this relationship doesn’t end in disappointment and doesn’t dishonor you in any way.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for Strength in a Long Distance Relationship.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) – So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Almighty God, being in a long-distance relationship isn’t easy. It’s difficult to ignore doubt and trust blindly. But you challenge us to always remain strong and courageous. Your word tells me not to tremble or be dismayed because you are always with me at all times.
Lord Jesus, I’m aware of all these, but please help me to live by them. Fill my heart with your love in my loneliness. Comfort me whenever I feel sad. And help me to remain strong, patient, and courageous during these times.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for When You Miss Your Long Distance Boyfriend.
Ruth 3:18 (NIV) – … Wait, my daughter, until you find out what happens, for the man will not rest until the matter is settled today.
Loving God, at times, I feel drained by this long-distance relationship. It’s difficult to display affection when my boyfriend is absent. And it gets even more difficult to feel secure when I can’t see what my partner is doing.
Dear Father, please remove every sense of insecurity in me. Help me to feel the presence of my boyfriend each time I miss him. Do not allow me to be persuaded or tempted to love another because of my feelings of loneliness.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for a Future in a Long Distance Relationship.
Psalm 27:14 (NIV) – Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Awesome God, I’m grateful to you for this long-distance relationship. I involve your righteous hands in our dealings and ask that you guide us in this relationship.
Dear Lord, I pray that you exact your plans for us, the plans to prosper us and not harm us, to give us hope and a future. If this relationship is your will, show us what to do to maintain it.
Lead us in all our actions so that we can protect this gift we received from you. Above all, direct us to fulfill the plans you have for us.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Conclusion
The success of your long-distance relationship depends on how you and your partner handle matters.
In all our relationship troubles and challenges, let’s involve the Holy Spirit to take control. Do this by praying these prayers for long-distance relationships, always.