Prayer to a friend in need

by Belle (USA)

I have a friend who is currently at the start of the process of divorce. He is a very involved caring father. He needs prayers to help him through this. His children are being very hard on him, partially due to being pushed by his wife(their mother) to “bring daddy home”.

He has tried to explain with kindness and caring what is going on. It is hard on the children & everyday he goes through pain & guilt. They beg him to come back home. He has stayed in the marriage till he came to a point where it was taking so much out of him. He began having medical problems, serious one that were due to the years of pain and manipulation he has endured at the hands of a wife who only cares about herself & has done so many things to him, it got to the point where if he didn’t leave it would kill him.

Not to mention how it has already hurt him to the point it has killed some of him inside. Please pray for him

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One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship
is to understand and be understood.
~Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Do you have that one special person in your life? Someone that you can confide in and tell them anything and you know your secret is safe with them? Most of us rely greatly on the company of true friends.

Friends help you through both the good and tough times on life’s journey. Try not to take them for granted and pray for them often.

Some people appear in your life
when you need them the most.
They love you and lift you up,
reminding you of the best, even when
you’re going through the worst.
These people are not just friends,
they are Earth Angels.

Anna Grace Taylor

Friendship is one of the best gifts in life and should not be taken for granted. Friendship can be tested at times, but with God’s help, friends can celebrate with you in good times, listen to you when you have a problem, and can support you through difficult times.

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Friendship QuoteA Friend’s PrayerPrayer for a FriendMessage for a Friend

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The Gift of Friendship

Friendship is a priceless gift
That can’t be bought or sold,
But its value is far greater
Than a mountain made of gold

For gold is cold and lifeless,

It cannot see or hear,
And in your times of trouble,
It is powerless to cheer.

It has no ears to listen

No heart to understand.
It cannot bring you comfort
Or reach out a helping hand.

So when you ask God for a gift,

Be thankful that he sends,
Not diamonds, pearls, or riches,
But the love of a real, true friend.

~ Helen Steiner Rice

Friendship Prayer

I got down on my knees today,
And said a prayer for you,
For you are always in my heart,
And I often think of you,

I asked the Lord to send his Angels,

To protect my dearest friend,
I prayed that all the joy and happiness,
You have will never end,

I asked the Lord to comfort you,

When you are feeling blue,
And when you have a tear,
He’ll wipe away that too,

I asked the Lord to bless our friendship,

So our ways will never part,
For true friends always stick together,
For we’re in each others hearts.

~ Melinda Tanner

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Friendship Prayer

Here is my favourite prayer for a friend, I think it speaks volumes, and those of my closest friends that I have chosen to send it to, have all been deeply touched by the words:

Prayer for a Friend

I will pray for you, my friend.
I will name you in my heart before God and ask all His blessing be upon you.
I will be concerned for your rising and your daily mood.
I will be sympathetic to your personal needs and desires in each day of your life.
I will wish you well in your learning, or your work, in your domestic round and your leisure.
I will think of you at the close of each day and pray that God’s peace be with you.
If you have been especially kind or helpful to me then I will make my gratitude known to you.
If you are in trouble or difficulty of any kind, or simply tired and worn down,
I will do all and anything I can to lift your spirits.
I will ache for you in your sorrows and disasters and rejoice with you in your joys and triumphs.
I will love and care for you as I love and care for myself.

~ Author unknown

A Prayer Among Friends

Help me, O God, to be
A good and true friend.

To be always loyal, and

Never to let my friends down;

Never to talk about them behind

Their backs in a way in which I
Would not do before their faces;
Never to betray a confidence or
Talk about the things about which
I ought to be silent;

Always to be ready to share

Everything I have;

To be as true to my friends

As I would wish them to be to me.

This I ask for the sake of You who are

the greatest and the truest of all friends,
For your love’s sake, Amen.

Among other wonders of our lives, we are alive
with one another, we walk here
in the light of this unlikely world
that isn’t ours for long.
May we spend generously
the time we are given.
May we enact our responsibilities
as thoroughly as we enjoy
our pleasures. May we see with clarity,
may we seek a vision
that serves all beings, may we honor
the mystery surpassing our sight,
and may we hold in our hands
the gift of good work
and bear it forth whole, as we
were borne forth by a power we praise
to this one Earth, this homeland of all we love.

~ John Daniel

The Miracle of Friendship

There’s a miracle called friendship
that dwells within the heart
And you don’t know when it happens
or when it gets a start…
But the happiness it brings you
always gives a special lift,
And you realize that friendship is
God’s most precious gift!

Christ in Friendship

This is my commandment,
that you love one another, even as I have loved you.
Greater love has no one than this,
that someone lay down his life for his friends.
You are my friends, if you do whatever I command you.
No longer do I call you servants,
for the servant doesn’t know what his lord does.
But I have called you friends,
for everything that I heard from my Father,
I have made known to you”.

John 15:12-15

Loving God, I pray for the grace to be a good friend.
May I be a gentle presence in the life of my friends,
ever willing to listen, to forgive, and to extend hospitality.
Remind me of the importance of friendship
so that I take the time to nourish these precious relationships.
I pray this in the name of Jesus,
who knew what it meant to be a good friend.
Amen

~ Proverbs 17:17

A Prayer for a Friend

Lord please give my treasured friend
Love and blessings without end.
Bring contentment in her life;
Comfort her in times of strife.
Always keep her safe, secure;
Let her path to You be sure.
Lord, I pray my friend will be
Close to You, eternally.

~ Joanna Fuchs

I Said A Prayer For You Today

I said a prayer for you today
And know God must have heard
I felt the answer in my heart
Although He spoke no word.
I didn’t ask for wealth or fame,
I knew you wouldn’t mind.
I asked Him to send treasures
Of a far more lasting kind.
I asked that He’d be near you
At the start of each new day,
To grant you health and blessings
And friends to share your way.
I asked for happiness for you
In all things great and small,
But it was for His loving care
I prayed the most of all.

A Prayer Among Friends

Among other wonders of our lives, we are alive
with one another, we walk here
in the light of this unlikely world
that isn’t ours for long.
May we spend generously
the time we are given.
May we enact our responsibilities
as thoroughly as we enjoy
our pleasures. May we see with clarity,
may we seek a vision
that serves all beings, may we honor
the mystery surpassing our sight,
and may we hold in our hands
the gift of good work
and bear it forth whole, as we
were borne forth by a power we praise
to this one Earth, this homeland of all we love.

~ John Daniel

You’ve Got A Friend

When you’re feeling stuck,
And don’t know what to do,
Remember you’ve got a friend right here,
That’s always there for you.

Whether you need a hand to hold,

Or someone to lead the way,
Don’t think for a second that you’ll impose
Because “Real Friends” are always there
To help you through the day.

Friends are the flowers in the garden of life.
They help you through times of trouble and strife.

There’s nothing like friends to make a heart sing.

True friends will share with you most everything.

They will not abandon you in times of need.

They aren’t overcome by envy or greed.

Friends are icing on life’s great big cake.

Real friends will give and allow you to take.

I don’t know how I would survive without friends.

The applaud my beginnings and mourn my sad ends.

Tell me, please tell me, what would I do.

If I didn’t have a garden full of friends just like YOU!

Thanks

Thanks to those who hurt me,
you made me a stronger person.
Thanks to those who love me,
you made my heart bigger.
Thanks to those who cared,
you made me feel important.
Thanks to those who showed concern,
you let me know that you care.
Thanks to those who left,
you showed me that not everything is forever.
Thanks to those who stayed,
you showed me the true meaning of friendship.
Thanks to those who entered my life,
you helped me become the person I am today.

Friendship Cross

May this cross be a reminder
of the beautiful friendship that I have been blessed with.
Remind us to carry one another when the load is too heavy.
Keep me ever mindful of the meaning of true friendship
and of Your presence in my life.

Friendship

A friend is like a tower strong,
A friend is like a joyous song
That helps us on our way.

When golden ties of friendship bind

The heart to heart, the mind to mind,
How fortunate we are!

For friendship is a noble thing;

It soars past death on angel’s wing
Into eternity.

God blesses friendship’s holy bond

Both here and in the great beyond;
A benefit unpriced.

Then may we know that wondrous joy,

That precious ore without alloy;
A friendship based on Christ.

A Friend’s Prayer

I don’t need your wealth; I need your warmth.
I don’t need your judgement; I need your forgiveness.
I don’t need your opinions; I need the truth.
I don’t need your lessons; I need your laughter.
I don’t need your personality; I need your purity.
I don’t need your entertainment; I need your presence.
I don’t need your knowledge; I need your wisdom.
I don’t need your recognition; I need your compassion.
I don’t need your acquaintance; I need your friendship.

~ Byrd Braggett

A Message for a Friend

My Wish for You

When you are lonely

I wish you love.
When you are down
I wish you joy.
When you are troubled
I wish you peace.
When things are complicated
I wish you simple beauty.
When things are chaotic
I wish you inner silence.
When things look empty
I wish you hope.

Prayer for a Friend

O Lord, Please bless our friendship
Our friendship is like a long steady soft rain.
It’s not so harsh that it will destroy.
Yet it is not so soft that it goes unnoticed.
Our friendship is growing in your grace.
Please bless our friendship, and keep it holy at all times.
Friendship is a gift from you, O Lord, and we thank you.
May our friendship always produce the fruits of the spirit.
And may the soft rain of our friendship nourish the heart forever.
I wish you inner silence.
When things look empty
Amen!

A Prayer for A Friend

This I pray for you, my friend – that you strive to be all that you can be, yet never become a copy of another.
That you realize your own unique qualities and all that makes you special.
That you open up your eyes to the beauty in each day.
That you reach out to others less fortunate than you.
That by giving you learn the joy of receiving.
That you let go of the sadness of the past, yet always remember the good moments.
That you learn to accept life as it is, even with its disappointments.
For life is meant to be enjoyed and at all times endured, but never taken for granted.
And I pray that you will be aware at all times that you are one special person, among all special persons.
And do the best you can.

~ Robin Morgan

A Prayer for My Friend

O God, source of all love and goodness,
as you have blessed my life
with the gift of a faithful friend,
so now, surround my friend with your grace,
your loving care and your protection.
May our friendship be a bond
which brings others closer to you
and gives glory to your holy name
Amen

Friendship Prayer

Dear God,
Please keep my family, friends
and love ones safe.
Please watch over them always,
and let good health, happiness,
and good fortune befall them.
Amen!

The Joy of Your Friendship

There are moments when all of us
can feel a certain emptiness,
can glimpse despair
and sense how dreadful life would be
devoid of meaning and purpose.

Perhaps that is what the disciples

experienced at your death.
And then, Lord the experienced anew
the delight of sharing with you,
and you calling them friends.

Yes, Lord, without you

life loses its meaning and purpose.
Without you our joys are short-lived.
For you are life itself,
and the meaning and purpose of life,
and your friendship is a treasure
like nothing else on earth.
Lord may I always know
the joy of your friendship.

Amen

Another Friendship Prayer

Dear Lord, With my whole heart I ask
That you look after my friends
Guide them in troubles
Lead them when lost
Give them your ear
When they just need to talk

Lend them a hand

When they’ve nowhere to turn
Show them a new road
When a bridge has been burned

Teach them to smile

When everything seems bad
And show them there is happiness
After all that seems sad

Dear Lord,

This is my prayer
I hope that every word you can hear
This message is from my heart
For my friends are so dear

Amen.

A Prayer for a Friend

Dear Lord,
If I could only be,
Worthy of one wish from Thee.
I would not ask for wealth or fame–
For I have more in Jesus’ name;
I would not ask for homes or lands–
My treasures lie in Jesus’ hands;
I would not ask for health or food–
For thou dost give me all that’s good;
But I would that I could see,
Just how the greatest friend to be
To one Thou’st given me to love,
Both here and in our Home above–
That, Lord, the love Thou hast given me
Might fill his life and soul, that he
Will never question, never fear,
My love for him is just veneer–
But man each time I clasp his hand,
Feel friendship true, and understand
That of Thy many gifts I see,
He is a precious one to me.

Amen.

Everyone Needs Someone

People need people and friends need friends
And we all need love for a full life depends
Not on vast riches or great acclaim,
Not on success or on worldly fame,
But just in knowing that someone cares
And holds us close in their thoughts and prayers-
For only the knowledge that we’re understood
Makes everyday living feel wonderfully good,
And we rob ourselves of life’s greatest need
When we “lock up our hearts” and fail to heed
The outstretched hand reaching to find
A kindred spirit whose heart and mind
Are lonely and longing to somehow share
Our joys and sorrows and to make us aware
That life’s completeness and richness depends
On the things we share with out loved ones and friends.

~ Helen Steiner Rice

Prayer of Thanks for Friends

I want to thank you, Gracious Lord,
for the good friends you give me;
they are for me a priceless bounty.
Thanks to them, friendship is neither an abstraction,
nor a distant, almost impossible, dream.
I owe to your providence, Lord,
the possibiltiy of counting on
the constant help of friends.
Between me and them you have formed a solid bridge,
which can withstand all threats of destruction.
The happiness with which you have blessed us
enables us to enrich one another.
Lord, tehre was something astonishing,
almost mysterious,
in the way I met my friends;
it was always outside the expected pattern.
But you alone know the reasons
that drew us closer together.
This surprise and joy are refreshing,
and I experience them anew
at every step of my life.
Not all proved to be steadfast friends,
but I have to thank you
for the faithful ones.
I promise to do everything in my power
to deserve this precious gift
that you have reserved for me.
I ask you, Gracious Lord, to keep them safe in your hands,
for they are yours above all.
Amen.

Prayer of Friendship

You have blessed us, O God,
with the gift of friendship,
the bonding of persons
in a circle of love.
We thank you for such a blessing:
for friends who love us,
who share our sorrows,
who laugh with us in celebration,
who bear our pain,
who need us as we need them,
who weep as we weep,
who hold us when words fail,
and who give us the freedom
to be ourselves.
Bless our friends with health,
wholeness, life, and love.
Amen.

Irish Toast To Friendship

There are good ships,
and their are wood ships,
The ships that sail the sea.
But the best ships are friendships,
And may they always be.

May the hinges of our friendship never grow rusty

An Irish Prayer for You

May the Good Lord smile upon you
and bless you every day;
May His love and grace surround you
and shelter you, I pray;
May your days be filled with laughter
and the joy of many friends;
May God bless you with His mercy
and peace that never ends.

An Irish Prayer

May God give you…
For every storm, a rainbow.
For every tear, a smile.
For every care, a promise.
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
a faithful friend to share.
For every sigh, a sweet song,
and an answer to each prayer.

My Friend

“Don’t walk behind me;
I may not lead.
Don’t walk in front of me;
I may not follow.
Just walk beside me
and be my friend.”

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Friendship Quote

The true friend is the one who’s coming in the door while everyone else is going out. Friends are the ones who love you when you’re hard to love, stand by you when it’s not the popular thing to do and are there for you when you need it, even if it means they don’t get anything back.

A friend will strengthen you with his prayers, bless you with his love, and encourage you with his hope.

There is nothing on this earth to be prized more than true friendship. ~ St Thomas Aquinas

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Good Morning prayer messages

Who doesn’t need a good morning prayer messages in his/ her life. I bet everyone does. All you need is to copy on your mobile and send to those friends that mean a lot to you.

1 I know God will bless your day today
I know God will keep you from all the harms that may come your way
I know today will be better than yesterday
I know it is going to be a great day for you
Good morning

2 I am sending you a thousand happiness and million smiles
Take each a day at a time because you will need them for long
I always pray that you remain happy and your life is filled with lots of smiles
Enjoy the rest of the day

3 My good morning prayer messages to you is that
In the midst of lack you will never lack
In the midst of plenty you will never lack
God will protect and keep you
And you shall remain happy and contented for the rest of your life
Good morning

4 I say my good morning prayer messages and you are included
May God give you to heart to love
May you be filled with the spirit of forgiveness
May you have every reason to be happy and excited
May all your period of sadness turn into joy
May this morning herald a new beginning in your life
Good morning to you

5 I hope your day remains as sweet as possible
I pray you smile through out today henceforth
I hope everything you have wished for in life turns out great and well
Good morning to you

6 Do not start your today with the terrible memories of yesterday
Wake up with the happiness that today is going to be a great day
Believe in everything that makes you son/ daughter of God
Ask for anything from God and be rest assured that he will answer you
Good morning dear, have a great day

7 In everything you do happiness will surround you
When you stare into the sky, happiness will be yours
When you look down into the earth happiness will be yours
You will feel the love of God in your ways and in your path
Good morning dear

8 As I pray for you today as part of my good morning prayers messages
I pray that your day remain as bright and beautiful as you want
That the heavenly father support you in all ways and ramifications
Your day will remain as wonderful and you truly and really want it
I wish you the best of the mornings, God be with you

9 As we come to the beginning of a new day
To usher in a work week as usual, let us pray that
This week will bring in all the peace and tranquility
That is due a child of God
Let us pray that God gives us the understanding, wisdom
And knowledge to tackle all issues as they come
Good morning to you

10 Remember that you need to pray and ask God for strength
You also need to ask him for mercy and blessings
Because he is the only one who can give without taking it back
I pray you have the most exciting day today
Good morning

Good Morning Prayer for Friends

You may be thinking of the good morning prayers that you can send for your family, friends and loved ones, then these collection of good morning prayers for friends will come in handy.

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11 I pray that your live is in true representation of God
I pray that your life becomes a story to be told for good
I pray that your work becomes as easy that you will praise God everyday
I pray that you remain as grateful as you have always been
Good morning my friend

12 I pray today that as joy stands on your joy and knocks, you will open
The door and welcome him in.
As he comes into your house, he will never have any reason to leave
This and more are my good morning prayers for you
The lord is with you already
Good morning and have a great day

13 Everything you lay your hands on is blessed
Whatever it is you require and desire from God will be answered
This is your morning, all you need to do is jump into the morning
with all the happiness that is meant for a child that God has blessed
Good morning to you

14 Hey Wake up into joy and contentment. Step out today with happiness
And confidence that God has done an amazing thing in your life already
Be happy and upbeat that the day is for you and all that you lay your hands on
Shall indeed lead to prosperity. It is your day, it is your month, it is your year
Good morning to you

15 You are among one of the special people chose by God for greatness this year
Your blessings are already wrapped for you and in due time will be shared to your doorstep
You are among those special people that will sing a song of praise this morning
That is what God has planned for you and so shall it be
Good morning and have a great day at work

16 You crave for miracle and it shall locate you
You pray for blessings and it shall meet you on your way
Your pray for multiple praises and it shall never depart from your mouth
You pray for contentment and everything will begin to work for your good
It is your time to be great and it is your time to shine
Good morning dear, have a wonderful day ahead

17 As you step into the morning, all that you have requested from God shall be granted
Your heart desires will be given to you by the almighty God
Failure shall never be your portion
Success will locate you in everything you do
You will have every opportunity to smile and be grateful to God today
Good morning and God be with you

18 As you open your eyes today, blessings are already waiting for you.
All you need do is get out of the bed and walk gallantly into your glory
You are the son/ daughter of God and he has promised to bless you beyond your wildest imaginations.
Good morning and have a nice day.

19 Every word that comes out of your mouth today is stamped with authority by God
Every good morning prayer of request on your mouth today is answered by God
Every one of your heart desires will definitely come into fruition this morning
Your day is here already
Good morning and have the most exciting day ahead

20 The morning is here already and this is the right time to dance into your wealth
The day has started and the time for your blessings is now upon you
The lord will bless you in such a way that you will be shocked
It is your day and your morning, take all positives and be grateful for another opportunity to be alive
Good morning friends, have an amazing day ahead.

Powerful good morning prayer messages that are excellent for loved ones

21 He is the one that brings the glorious mornings to you. He gives you peace and grace. He wakes you up in the morning and gets you to bed at night. Isn’t he a great God? Appreciate him today and love him always. Good morning to you. have a blessed day.

22 He is the lord our God and he has given us light to deal with the darkness in our lives. may his light never depart from you today and forever. Good morning, have a great day.

23 He is the most wonderful God, the one who restores life to us. he is the lord that gives us peace whenever we request for it from him. HE is the lord that blesses each and everyone of us. Isn’t that enough for you to appreciate God this morning?

24 God will continue to bless you keep you out of harms way. Your next days on earth will be better than all your previous days. May you find favour and grace during your going out and coming in. May your life be filled with happiness that will make even the saddest person in life happy. Good morning dear, have an amazing day.

25 Do not look back that past mistakes you have made. Do not start a new day with the bad experiences of yesterday. Rather be renewed in spirit and appreciate God for having brought you thus far. Good morning and have a great day.

26 You will find happiness in all your endeavours, and this happiness will surround you like that air that we breathe in. The sky will remain blue for you to achieve all you want to achieve in this life. God will never leave nor forsake you. Good morning and have a great day.

27 I pray everyday for you that God grants you a heart of gold because that is who you are.. may your days exude bright lights to illuminate other people’s lives. Good morning and have a glorious day ahead.

28 You can never really find happiness by being happy. You can truly find happiness when you show it to other people. You can be happy by making other people happy.  When you show happiness to others, the happiness immediately transfers back to you. Exude joy and happiness wherever you do. Have a great morning.

29 May this day bring you all the joy that you need to pass through the coming months. Good morning dear.

30 I pray that God bless your day and keep you safe from dangerous situations. may this new day be better than the days before. have a blissful work day. Good morning.

Short morning prayer to send to friends

31 My prayer for you is that you get to know the length, breadth and width of the love God has for you. Good morning to you, I hope you have a stress free day.

32 Remember that with God everything is possible, just trust and believe in him and he will make everything bow for you. Good morning.

33 God will open your heart to the truth, increase your heart with affection, increase your courage level and forgive you all your sins so that your sins won’t hamper the great place he is taking you too. have a beautiful morning and may God be with you.

34 I sent you a morning prayer because you make my mornings beautiful. Good morning.

35 I pray that God forgives you of all your mistakes and allow you to try to be better yet again. I know he has answered my prayers so go ahead and do what you need to do. Good morning dear. Have a great day.

36 I prayed that God should minister to your heavy heart and make you happy and smile again. I pray that he shows you how to deal with terrible situations as they happen, and that he grants you the strength to deal and to keep believing in him.

37 If your spirit is crushed, believe that the Lord will rescue you and make you whole again.  his plans for you are of good and not of evil. He will give you the hope and future you need for a better tomorrow. Good morning dear.

38 The Lord will heal all that is meant to be healed in you. He will be with you all through the morning and night and  will save you from more afflictions. All you need to do is just believe and trust in him. He is a great God that loves you and he will answer your prayers.

39 Go with God this morning. Your success is a certainty.

40 Remember to go after the kingdom of God above everything else,  and he will provide you with everything according to his riches in glory.

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