31 Days Family Prayer Guide

Prayer is one of the most powerful ways families can grow closer to God and to each other. When we pray together, we invite God into every aspect of our lives and teach our children the importance of depending on Him.

So if you are looking for some prayer guides, our 31 Days Family Prayer Guide is designed to help your family establish a consistent prayer routine that will strengthen your faith and deepen your relationship with God.

Meanwhile, scroll to the bottom of this post to download our free printable Free 31-Day Prayer Guide.

Day 1: Thanksgiving for God's Love

Scripture: "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." (Psalm 107:1)

Focus: Begin your prayer journey by thanking God for His amazing love.

Prayer Prompts:

• Thank God for loving us unconditionally
• Thank Him for sending Jesus to save us
• Thank Him for specific ways He has shown His love to your family
• Thank Him for His faithfulness

Pray This Prayer: "Dear God, thank You for loving us so much. Thank You for loving us even when we make mistakes. Thank You for sending Jesus to show us how much You care. We love You too! Amen."

Day 2: Praying for Wisdom

Scripture: "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." (James 1:5)

Focus: Ask God for wisdom in daily decisions and choices.

Prayer Prompts:

• Ask God to give parents wisdom in raising children
• Pray for wisdom for children in making good choices at school
• Ask for wisdom in handling money and resources
• Pray for wisdom in relationships

Pray This Prayer: "Heavenly Father, we need Your wisdom every day. Help us make good choices that honor You. Give us understanding and help us to think before we act. Guide us in everything we do. Amen."

Day 3: Protection Over Our Family

Scripture: "The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." (Psalm 121:7-8)

Focus: Ask God to protect your family physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Prayer Prompts:

• Pray for safety during travel
• Ask God to protect your home
• Pray for protection from sickness and accidents
• Ask for spiritual protection from temptation and evil

Pray This Prayer: "Lord, please watch over our family. Keep us safe wherever we go. Protect us from danger and harm. Guard our hearts and minds. We trust You to take care of us. Amen."

Day 4: Unity in Our Family

Scripture: "How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1)

Focus: Pray for peace, love, and unity among family members.

Prayer Prompts:

• Ask God to help family members get along
• Pray for patience with each other
• Ask for forgiveness for arguments or hurt feelings
• Pray for love to grow stronger in your home

Pray This Prayer: "Dear God, help us to love each other well. When we argue or disagree, help us to forgive quickly. Make our home a place of peace and joy. Help us to be kind to one another. Amen."

Day 5: Our Church and Pastors

Scripture: "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another." (Hebrews 10:24-25)

Focus: Lift up your church community and leaders in prayer.

Prayer Prompts:

• Pray for your pastor and church leaders
• Ask God to bless your church family
• Pray for church programs and ministries
• Ask God to help your church reach others with the gospel

Pray This Prayer: "Father, thank You for our church family. Bless our pastor and all the leaders. Help them to teach us Your Word. Help our church to love people and tell them about Jesus. Amen."

Day 6: Friends and Relationships

Scripture: "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." (Proverbs 17:17)

Focus: Pray for friendships and relationships in your family's life.

Prayer Prompts:

• Pray for your children's friendships at school
• Ask God to bring godly friends into your lives
• Pray for the ability to be a good friend
• Ask God to help you influence friends positively

Pray This Prayer: "Lord, thank You for our friends. Help us to choose friends who will encourage us to follow You. Help us to be good friends who are kind, honest, and caring. Bless our friendships. Amen."

Day 7: Gratitude for Provision

Scripture: "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19)

Focus: Thank God for providing for your family's needs.

Prayer Prompts:

• Thank God for food, clothing, and shelter
• Thank Him for jobs and income
• Express gratitude for specific blessings
• Pray for those who don't have enough

Pray This Prayer: "Dear God, thank You for giving us everything we need. Thank You for our home, our food, and our clothes. Help us to be grateful and not wasteful. Help us to share with others who need help. Amen."

Day 8: School and Learning

Scripture: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." (Proverbs 1:7)

Focus: Pray for success in education and a love for learning.

Prayer Prompts:

• Pray for teachers and school staff
• Ask God to help children focus and learn well
• Pray for wisdom in homework and tests
• Ask for positive peer relationships at school

Pray This Prayer: "Heavenly Father, thank You for the opportunity to learn. Help us to work hard in school and to do our best. Help our teachers to teach well. Give us good attitudes about learning. Amen."

Day 9: Overcoming Fear

Scripture: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV)

Focus: Ask God to replace fear with faith and courage.

Prayer Prompts:

• Pray about specific fears family members have
• Ask for courage to face difficult situations
• Pray for peace instead of anxiety
• Ask God to increase faith and trust

Pray This Prayer: "Lord, sometimes we feel afraid. Help us to remember that You are always with us. Take away our fears and give us courage. Help us to trust You completely. You are bigger than anything that scares us. Amen."

Day 10: Character Development

Scripture: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." (Galatians 5:22-23)

Focus: Pray for godly character to grow in each family member.

Prayer Prompts:

• Ask God to develop patience in your family
• Pray for honesty and integrity
• Ask for hearts that are kind and compassionate
• Pray for self-control and discipline

Pray This Prayer: "Dear God, we want to be more like Jesus. Help us to be patient, kind, and loving. Help us to be honest and to do what is right. Grow good character in us every day. Amen."

Day 11: Health and Healing

Scripture: "Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise." (Jeremiah 17:14)

Focus: Pray for physical health and healing for anyone who is sick.

Prayer Prompts:

• Thank God for good health
• Pray for anyone in your family who is sick
• Ask for healing for friends or relatives with health issues
• Pray for doctors and medical workers

Pray This Prayer: "Lord, You are the Great Healer. Thank You for our health. We pray for anyone who is sick or hurting. Please heal them and give them strength. Help doctors to know how to help people get better. Amen."

Day 12: Forgiveness

Scripture: "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (Colossians 3:13)

Focus: Ask God to help your family practice forgiveness.

Prayer Prompts:

• Confess times when family members have hurt each other
• Ask God to help you forgive others
• Pray for the ability to say "I'm sorry"
• Ask God to heal relationships that have been damaged

Pray This Prayer: "Father, help us to forgive each other just like You forgive us. When someone hurts us, help us not to hold grudges. Make us quick to say sorry and quick to forgive. Heal our hearts. Amen."

Day 13: Mission and Evangelism

Scripture: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19)

Focus: Pray for opportunities to share Jesus with others.

Prayer Prompts:

• Ask God to give you courage to share your faith
• Pray for specific people who don't know Jesus
• Ask for opportunities to invite people to church
• Pray for missionaries around the world

Pray This Prayer: "Lord, help us to tell others about You. Give us courage to share how much You love people. Help us to invite our friends to learn about Jesus. Bless missionaries who are teaching people about You. Amen."

Day 14: Financial Wisdom

Scripture: "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine." (Proverbs 3:9-10)

Focus: Pray for wisdom in managing money and resources.

Prayer Prompts:

• Ask God to help your family make wise financial decisions
• Pray about tithing and giving
• Ask for contentment with what you have
• Pray for freedom from debt

Pray This Prayer: "Dear God, help us to use money wisely. Teach us to give generously, save carefully, and spend thoughtfully. Help us to be content with what we have. Thank You for providing for us. Amen."

Day 15: Marriage and Parents

Scripture: "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor." (Ecclesiastes 4:9)

Focus: Pray for strength and unity in the marriage relationship.

Prayer Prompts:

• Children pray for their parents' marriage
• Pray for love to grow stronger between husband and wife
• Ask for patience and understanding
• Pray for parents to lead the family well

Pray This Prayer: "Heavenly Father, bless Mom and Dad's marriage. Help them to love each other more every day. Give them patience and understanding. Help them to lead our family in a way that honors You. Amen."

Day 16: Children and Their Future

Scripture: "Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him." (Psalm 127:3)

Focus: Pray for each child by name and their future.

Prayer Prompts:

• Pray for each child's relationship with God
• Ask God to guide their future and calling
• Pray for their education and career path
• Ask God to surround them with positive influences

Pray This Prayer: "Lord, thank You for our children. We pray that they will grow to love You with all their hearts. Guide their steps and lead them in Your plans for their lives. Protect them and help them become all You created them to be. Amen."

Day 17: Peace in Troubled Times

Scripture: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." (Isaiah 26:3)

Focus: Ask God for peace during difficult circumstances.

Prayer Prompts:

• Pray about specific challenges your family is facing
• Ask for God's peace that passes understanding
• Pray for trust in God's plan
• Ask for hope during difficult times

Pray This Prayer: "Father, when life is hard and we don't understand what's happening, give us Your peace. Help us to trust You even when things are difficult. Remind us that You are in control. Fill our home with Your peace. Amen."

Day 18: Grandparents and Extended Family

Scripture: "Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness." (Proverbs 16:31)

Focus: Pray for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and extended family.

Prayer Prompts:

• Thank God for grandparents and their wisdom
• Pray for health and strength for older family members
• Ask God to bless relationships with extended family
• Pray for family members who live far away

Pray This Prayer: "Lord, thank You for our grandparents and all our extended family. Bless them and keep them healthy. Help us to honor them and spend time with them. Thank You for the love they show us. Amen."

Day 19: Patience and Self-Control

Scripture: "Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city." (Proverbs 16:32)

Focus: Pray for patience in daily situations.

Prayer Prompts:

• Ask God to help with patience during frustrations
• Pray for self-control in words and actions
• Ask for patience with siblings and family members
• Pray for calm responses instead of angry reactions

Pray This Prayer: "Dear God, help us to be patient. When we feel frustrated or angry, help us to stop and think before we act. Give us self-control. Help us to be calm and kind even when things don't go our way. Amen."

Day 20: Joy and Happiness

Scripture: "This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." (Psalm 118:24)

Focus: Thank God for joy and pray for cheerful hearts.

Prayer Prompts:

• Thank God for things that make you happy
• Ask for joy even on difficult days
• Pray for laughter and fun in your home
• Ask God to help you find joy in Him

Pray This Prayer: "Heavenly Father, thank You for all the good things that make us smile. Help us to have joyful hearts no matter what happens. Fill our home with laughter and happiness. Help us to find our greatest joy in knowing You. Amen."

Day 21: Neighbors and Community

Scripture: "Love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:39)

Focus: Pray for your neighbors and local community.

Prayer Prompts:

• Pray for neighbors by name
• Ask for opportunities to serve your community
• Pray for local leaders and government
• Ask God to help you be a light in your neighborhood

Pray This Prayer: "Lord, help us to love our neighbors well. Show us ways to help and serve the people who live near us. Bless our community and help us to make it better. Use our family to show Your love to others. Amen."

Day 22: Spiritual Growth

Scripture: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 3:18)

Focus: Pray for your family to grow closer to God.

Prayer Prompts:

• Ask God to help each person spend time reading the Bible
• Pray for understanding when you read God's Word
• Ask for desire to pray more
• Pray for spiritual maturity

Pray This Prayer: "Dear God, we want to know You better. Help us to read the Bible and understand it. Give us a desire to pray and talk with You. Help us to grow in our faith every day. Draw us closer to You. Amen."

Day 23: Breaking Bad Habits

Scripture: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." (Romans 12:2)

Focus: Ask God to help break unhealthy patterns and habits.

Prayer Prompts:

• Pray about specific habits that need to change
• Ask for strength to make better choices
• Pray for accountability and support
• Ask God to replace bad habits with good ones

Pray This Prayer: "Father, help us to break free from bad habits and unhealthy choices. Give us the strength to do what is right. Help us to replace bad habits with good ones. Change us from the inside out. Amen."

Day 24: Creativity and Talents

Scripture: "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us." (Romans 12:6)

Focus: Thank God for unique talents and ask Him to develop them.

Prayer Prompts:

• Thank God for each person's special abilities
• Ask God to help you use talents for His glory
• Pray for opportunities to develop skills
• Ask for courage to try new things

Pray This Prayer: "Lord, thank You for making each of us special with unique talents. Help us to discover our gifts and use them to honor You. Give us opportunities to learn and grow. Help us to encourage each other's talents. Amen."

Day 25: Contentment and Gratitude

Scripture: "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." (Philippians 4:11)

Focus: Pray for contentment and grateful hearts.

Prayer Prompts:

• Thank God for what you have instead of wanting more
• Ask for contentment with your home, possessions, and circumstances
• Pray against jealousy and comparison
• Ask God to help you see His blessings

Pray This Prayer: "Dear God, forgive us when we complain or want more than we have. Help us to be thankful and content. Open our eyes to see all the good things You have given us. Help us to appreciate what we have. Amen."

Day 26: Future Plans and Dreams

Scripture: "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." (Jeremiah 29:11)

Focus: Pray about future plans and trust God with your family's future.

Prayer Prompts:

• Ask God to guide your family's future
• Pray about upcoming decisions and changes
• Ask for trust in God's perfect plan
• Pray for each person's future calling and purpose

Pray This Prayer: "Heavenly Father, we don't know what the future holds, but You do. Help us to trust Your plans for our lives. Guide us in the decisions we make. Lead us in the direction You want us to go. We trust You with our future. Amen."

Day 27: Humility and Pride

Scripture: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." (Philippians 2:3)

Focus: Pray for humble hearts and freedom from pride.

Prayer Prompts:

• Ask God to help you think of others first
• Pray against selfishness and pride
• Ask for servant hearts
• Pray for humility in success and achievements

Pray This Prayer: "Lord, help us to be humble. When we start to think we're better than others, remind us that all good things come from You. Help us to serve others with joy. Make us humble like Jesus. Amen."

Day 28: Rest and Renewal

Scripture: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)

Focus: Pray for rest and renewal for weary family members.

Prayer Prompts:

• Pray for good sleep and physical rest
• Ask for emotional and mental rest
• Pray for balance between work and rest
• Ask God to renew strength and energy

Pray This Prayer: "Dear God, sometimes we feel tired and worn out. Give us good rest when we sleep. Refresh our bodies and minds. Help us to take time to rest and not be too busy. Renew our strength. Amen."

Day 29: Purity and Holiness

Scripture: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." (Matthew 5:8)

Focus: Pray for pure hearts and holy living.

Prayer Prompts:

• Ask God to guard hearts and minds from impure things
• Pray for wisdom about media and entertainment choices
• Ask for strength to say no to temptation
• Pray for pure thoughts and actions

Pray This Prayer: "Heavenly Father, help us to keep our hearts and minds pure. Protect us from things that are not pleasing to You. Give us wisdom to make good choices about what we watch and listen to. Help us to be holy like You. Amen."

Day 30: Trials and Perseverance

Scripture: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." (James 1:2-3)

Focus: Pray for strength during trials and the perseverance to keep going.

Prayer Prompts:

• Pray about current challenges your family faces
• Ask for strength to keep going when things are hard
• Pray for faith to grow through difficulties
• Ask God to use trials to make you stronger

Pray This Prayer: "Lord, when we go through hard times, help us to stay strong. Help us to trust that You are working everything for good. Give us perseverance to keep going. Use our challenges to make our faith stronger. Amen."

Day 31: Praise and Worship

Scripture: "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs." (Psalm 100:1-2)

Focus: End the month with pure praise and worship to God.

Prayer Prompts:

• Praise God for who He is (loving, faithful, powerful, good)
• Thank Him for all He has done this month
• Worship Him for His greatness
• Celebrate His goodness

Pray This Prayer: "Almighty God, You are wonderful and amazing! We praise You for who You are. Thank You for hearing our prayers this month. Thank You for loving us and being with us every day. We worship You! You are awesome and worthy of all our praise! Amen."

Tips for Maintaining Family Prayer Time

Start Small

If your family is new to praying together, start with just 5 minutes a day. As it becomes a habit, you can increase the time.

Be Consistent

Try to pray at the same time each day. Consistency helps build the habit and makes prayer a natural part of your routine.

Make It Interactive

Let different family members lead prayer each day. This helps everyone feel involved and develops confidence in praying aloud.

Be Flexible

Some days will be busier than others. On hectic days, a short prayer is better than no prayer at all.

Celebrate Progress

At the end of the month, celebrate completing the prayer guide. Review answered prayers and discuss how your family has grown.

Keep Going

After completing 31 days, start over or create your own prayer topics. The goal is to make family prayer a lifelong habit.

Share Your Experience

We would love to hear how this prayer guide has impacted your family! Share your testimonies of answered prayers and how your family has grown through this experience.

Consider starting a prayer group with other families in your church or community to encourage one another in maintaining consistent family prayer.

Download and Print

This prayer guide can be printed and kept in a binder for easy reference. Consider printing a copy for each family member or posting the daily topic in a visible location where everyone can see it.

May God bless your family as you seek Him together in prayer!

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