Sometimes, we can overcomplicate praying and get lost in the details or rambling thoughts. Here, we have gathered some amazing short prayers for a quick request of God's grace and mercy. Meditate on and recite these prayers for a swift revelation of faith and love. Although these prayers are short in length, they still provide a powerful appeal to God in a compact fashion.
Short Prayers for Christians
May this collection of short prayers provide quick inspiration and encouragement as you seek the mercy and grace of God. Give thanks to God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do! Experience the blessings that come as you take your requests to the Lord.
Here are some short Christian prayers that you can use in your daily life or in moments of reflection:
Morning Prayer: "Dear Lord, as I begin this day, I offer it to you. Guide my steps, fill me with your love, and help me to shine your light in the world."
Mealtime Prayer: "Thank you, Lord, for this food. Bless it to our bodies and our bodies to your service. Amen."
Evening Prayer: "Lord, as this day ends, I thank you for your presence and guidance. Grant me restful sleep and renew my strength for tomorrow."
Prayer for Guidance: "Heavenly Father, lead me in your ways, for I trust in your wisdom. May I walk according to your will and find your purpose for my life."
Gratitude Prayer: "Thank you, God, for the blessings in my life. I am grateful for your love, grace, and the people who surround me."
Forgiveness Prayer: "Lord, forgive my shortcomings and help me forgive others. Let your love and grace flow through me in all my interactions."
Prayer for Strength: "God, give me the strength to face challenges with courage and the faith to overcome them through your guidance."
Prayer for Peace: "Prince of Peace, bring tranquility to my heart and to the troubled places of the world. Let your peace reign."
Prayer for Healing: "Healer of all, touch those who are suffering and bring your comforting and restorative presence to their lives."
Prayer of Surrender: "Lord, I surrender my worries, fears, and desires to you. Let your will be done in my life."
These short prayers can be spoken throughout the day to help you stay connected with your faith and seek guidance, strength, and comfort in your Christian walk.
The Jesus Prayer
"Lord Jesus Christ Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner"
Short Prayers of Thanks
- Loving Father, thank you for your love and forgiveness; thank you for another day to show your love to others and to spread joy.
- My precious Savior, thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. Thank you for a new life through Jesus Christ. May I live today in full freedom from sin, alive to grace!
- Father God, thank you for the breath in my lungs and another day to experience your lovingkindess!
Prayer for Grace and Deliverance
O Lord, feed your people with your grace and deliver our souls from the death of sin.
Fill us with your mercy, that we may be united with the joys of the righteous; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Source: Sarum Rite, eleventh century
Trinitarian Prayer and Blessing
May God the Father bless me.
May God the Son protect me.
May the power of the Holy Spirit enlighten me
and forgive all my sins. Amen.
Source: A Collection of Prayers.
A Short Grace
Jesus, bless what you have given,
Feed our souls with bread from heaven;
Guide and lead us all the way,
In all that we may do and say.
Amen.
Prayer for Loving Like Jesus
Father, I have to thank You for looking beyond my faults and for loving me unconditionally. Forgive me when I fail to love others in the same way. Give me eyes to see the needs of the difficult people in my life, and show me how to meet those needs in a way that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. ~ Mary Southerland
Prayer for God’s Direction
Lord, help me not to lean on my own understanding but in everything acknowledge You so that You can direct my words, thoughts, and actions. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. ~ Sharon Glasgow
Short Prayers for Blessing
- Father God, I ask that you bless my coming and going today. Be before me, behind me, and beside me - protect me and move me toward that which will bring me closer to you.
- Loving Father, bless my family with peace today. Bless them not just with worldly favor in all they seek to accomplish but with hearts and minds filled with your lovingkindness. Protect them and guide them in all decisions they make.
- God as I wake today, give me eyes to see the blessings that surround me. Let me find contentment and joy in everything you have given me. I know you have a plan to prosper me and not to harm me - to give me hope and a future!
Short Prayer for Grace
O Lord Jesus, grant us your grace and give us time for repentance.
We want to keep your commandments and do your bidding, choose the better part and no longer follow evil.
Give us your strength to do this, O loving Savior, for your own name’s sake. Amen.
Source: Dan Jeremy, 12th Century
Resources
"23 Short Prayers - Hope for Your Soul" - crosswalk.com
"short" prayers - acollectionofprayers.com
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