Helpful Prayers

Here are a few helpful prayers for the times you may need them.

The Lords Prayer

“Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.”

Deliverance and Protection

“In the name of Jesus Christ,
I rebuke and break any curses, hexes, spells, demonic activity,
or any other evil thing that has been sent against me
or passed down through the generations to me
or to any of the people or areas for whom I am praying.
Amen.”

“St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle,
be our protection against the wickedness
and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him we humbly pray;
and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host,
by the power of God, cast into hell Satan
and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.”

Healing and Wholeness

“Bring healing Lord, we pray,
to those who, at present,
are burdened with anxiety,
isolation, stress, depression;
those states of mind that
sometimes can be invisible,
but to the sufferer affects
every moment of their life.
Bring to them your peace,
and open our eyes, we pray,
that we might be there
whether friend or stranger
needs someone to listen,
support and bring your light
into the darkness of their day.
Amen.”

“I bring to you (name)
a child of yours
in need of comfort
healing and peace.
I leave them now
resting in love
immersed in your grace.
Amen.”

“Like bees to nectar
you draw us to yourself,
the sweetness of your love
bringing healing,
comfort and peace;
the power of your love
transforming hearts,
souls and lives.
Spirit of love and power,
touch our lives
with sweetness
and grace,
touch our hearts
with healing
and peace.
Amen.”

Prayer when times are hard

“In the darker moments,
when clouds gather
and the heaviness we feel
seems overwhelming,
remind us of your love,
carrying the weight
of so much in that cross,
embracing the world
with arms outstretched
that we might know
freedom from the chains
which now constrain us.
Bring us to your light,
release our burdens
and from despair bring hope.
Amen.”

Prayers to use with candles

“I have lit a candle, Lord,
and in the stillness within its flame I glimpse your light.
I have lit a candle, Lord,
and in the stillness within its warmth I sense your love.
I have lit a candle, Lord,
and in the stillness of this moment I bring my prayer.
Amen.”

“Blow gently on the spark
that lies within our hearts,
that a flame might grow
and shed its warmth and light
upon our daily journeying
with you beside, dear Lord.
Amen.”

“Eternal flame
burn brightly
in my heart,
and your light
be revealed
as it is opened.
Amen.”

“By the lighting of this candle
I am reminded
to be your lamp in this dark world.
I am reminded
to share your warmth with others.
I am reminded
of lights that have gone before.
I am reminded
of lights that even now grow dim.
I am reminded
to bring my prayerful offering.
I am reminded
to go from this place in joy.
Amen.”