I pray my friend will feel safe enough to share what she is going through and bold enough to ask for help. Help me to listen, to encourage, and hold my friend _ accountable for walking in her Kingdom purpose. Lord, thank you for allowing me to be a part of my friend’s life. Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. Give her physical and mental rest so she may be rejuvenated for tomorrow. Calm any anxious feelings or any overwhelming thoughts. I pray you would lift every burden and let your peace fall over her. Heavenly Father, as another day comes to an end, I pray my friend _ would have a peaceful night’s rest. “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.” Psalm 4:8 Read Regaining Hope: 3 ways to hold on to hope when life is hard Prayer for rest Draw her heart close to yours and give her comfort in all situations. Help her to hold on to her joy in you no matter what she may face today. Lord, fill my friend’s life with your joy. Make your life a prayer. And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thes. I know that nothing is impossible to you and that you are bigger than any illness. I thank you in advance for healing and recovery that will take place in the life of my friend. Lord, I pray you may heal any illness, sickness, pain, or heartache my friend is feeling today. “Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.” Proverbs 3:8 I pray I may encourage her to continue to seek your Word and your Wisdom when she comes to me for advice. I pray she relies on your wisdom instead of trusting in her understanding. Help her to trust in you with her whole heart and direct her steps. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart do not depend on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 I pray she has wisdom and self-control to speak the truth in love in all situations. Show her how to use her words to encourage and uplift those around her. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” Ephesians 4: 29 Fill her heart with joy while she continues to survive during this season. Heavenly Father, strengthen my friend _ today with your power so that she can endure every situation and have the patience she needs to complete the assignments you have placed in her hands. May you be filled with joy.” Colossians 1: 11 “We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious powers o you will have all the endurance and patience you need. I pray she may trust in you and that you will overflow her life with hope found only through the power of the Holy Spirit. Lord, I pray that You, the source of hope, fill my friend _ with your joy and peace. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 “I pray that God, the source of hope, fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Let your peace fill her heart and calm her thoughts. Guard her heart and her mind as she goes about her day. Heavenly Father, I pray my friend _ would experience your peace today. His peace will guard you hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 “Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. Check out these scriptures below to help you get started praying scripture for your friends. Not sure where to start using scripture for prayer? I have you covered. Starting with scripture is a great place to build a prayer life for our friends. One of the most significant ways we can honor and celebrate the blessing of genuine friendship is to spend time praying for our friends. Friends who remind us of our kingdom identity. Friends who cheer us on, push us forward, and celebrate our growth. Friends who make space for us to share our painful stories and broken hearts. When we have healthy friendships, we live seen, heard, valued, and loved. Our friendships are a vital thread to the intricate design of our lives.
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