Prayers for Brothers and Sisters in Christ

For a brother, in the faith or by birth.

Let brotherly love continue. Hebrews 13:1

Lord, I pray for my brother. Make him a man of courage and gentleness. Strengthen him where he feels he has to be strong alone. Give him friends who tell him the truth. Protect his marriage, his work, and his mind. Let him know he is loved by You, and by me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Love that is more than agreeing with each other.

This commandment we have from him, that he who loves God should also love his brother. 1 John 4:21

Father, I want to love the brothers You’ve put in my life, not just get along with them. Show me who needs a call, a visit, or a prayer. Forgive me for the grudges I’ve held. Let us carry each other, and let us stay together when it’s hard. Make our love show that we belong to You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

For the brother or sister you’ve grown close to, or grown apart from.

A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17

See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity! Psalm 133:1

God, thank You for my brother or sister. We haven’t always gotten along, and You know that. Heal what’s broken between us. Help us be there for each other, especially when things are hard. Let us live together in unity, as You want. Bless them today, and let them know I’m for them. In Jesus’ name, amen.

For one sister you know is carrying something heavy.

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

Lord, I’m praying for my sister in Christ. You know what she’s carrying. Give her strength today, and give her people who will carry it with her. Let her feel Your nearness. Protect her heart, and encourage her faith. Help me be a sister to her, in word and in action. In Jesus’ name, amen.

For the women of your church, small group, or Bible study.

Father, thank You for the women You’ve put around me. Bless them and keep them. Where they are discouraged, lift them. Where they are tired, give them rest. Help us pray for each other, speak kindly of each other, and show up for each other. Make us a family that looks like You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

For a men’s group, or the men you meet with.

Lord, we come together as brothers, and we ask for Your help. Give us honesty, so we can say what’s real. Give us humility, so we can listen. Give us courage to lead our families well. Make us men who pray, and who stay faithful to You and to each other. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Short, for the brother you’ve been meaning to pray for.

Lord, I pray for my brother. You know what he’s carrying today. Be near him. Give him strength, give him peace, and give him people who love him. Help me be there for him, in word and in action. In Jesus’ name, amen.

For a brother by birth, or by faith.

A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17

Father, thank You for my brother. We haven’t always understood each other, but he is mine, and I love him. Protect him, guide him, and bless the work of his hands. Where he is struggling, lift him. Where he is wandering, bring him back. Let us always be able to talk, and always be on each other’s side. In Jesus’ name, amen.

A short prayer you can pray tonight.

Lord, I’m praying for my brother tonight. Keep him safe. Give him wisdom for the decisions in front of him. Be his help when he can’t find any. And remind him that I’m only a call away. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Written to him, to send or to read aloud.

Brother, I’m praying for you. May God watch over you and bless everything you do. May He give you peace in your heart and strength in your hands. I’m in your corner, always. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Before the day starts, pray for your church family.

Lord, before this day starts, I’m praying for the people in my church family. Give them what they need today. Show me who I can encourage, and give me the courage to do it. Let us love each other well. In Jesus’ name, amen.