Prayer about Relationships
Introduction
The Bible declares, “My house will be called a house of prayer” (Matthew 21:13). Prayer is a powerful way we can communicate with God, not just to ask for things, but also to deepen our relationship with Him. There are many benefits of prayer. It brings us closer to God, helps us find peace in times of distress, and gives us strength when we feel weak. It guides us in making decisions, heals our inner wounds, and changes our hearts and minds to reflect Christ’s love and grace.
Prayer
Dear God, the One who knits hearts together, I come before you today seeking your wisdom for my relationships. Father, teach me to love like you do, without partiality or conditions. Let me see others as you see them, created in your image, worthy of love and respect.
God, guide my relationships, infuse them with your love, patience, and kindness. I ask for your assistance in resolving conflicts, healing hurts, and promoting forgiveness. Father, silence any voice of division and strengthen the bonds of companionship.
I pray for the relationships around me too. Bless all marriages, friendships, families, and business relationships. Keep us all in your care and use these relationships for your glory. Above all, deepen our relationship with you, oh Lord. For it is when our relationship with you is strong that we can have better, more loving relationships with others.
Conclusion
Prayer holds immense power in shaping our relationships. It reminds us that God is our guide in every interaction and situation we face. When we invite Him into our relationships, we allow His love and peace to reign.
Relationships are not always easy; they require work, patience, love, and understanding. But each relationship is an opportunity to express God’s love and show His light.
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Journal Prompts about Relationships
1. Reflect on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 — “Love is patient, love is kind…” How does this biblical perspective on love influence your relationships with your family and friends?
2. Read the story of Ruth and Naomi in the Book of Ruth. How can their loyal and selfless relationship teach you to build stronger relationships in your own life?
3. Throughout the Bible, forgiveness plays a significant role in maintaining relationships. Reflect on a time when you had to forgive someone or seek forgiveness. How did this experience change your perspective on that relationship?
4. In Matthew 22:39, we’re taught to “Love your neighbor as yourself.” How do you see this principle playing out in your daily life? What are some practical ways you can love those around you more effectively?
5. Reflect on Colossians 3:14 — “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” How can you apply these teachings on love and harmony into your romantic relationships?
6. Jesus taught his disciples about servant leadership. How can you incorporate this concept of ‘serving’ instead of ‘being served’ into your relationships with your family, friends, and colleagues?
7. Based on Ephesians 4:26, which advises not to let resentment or anger fester as it may give way to bitterness in relationships, write about a time where you had to overcome anger for the sake of preserving a relationship. How did you handle that situation?
8. Peter 3:7 instructs husbands to live considerately with their wives — how does this speak into your perspectives on marriage or future marriage? How does it challenge you and what can it teach you about maintaining mutual respect in a relationship?
