Morning prayer
God, thank You for this morning. I do not know everything today holds. Help me be honest, steady and kind, and show me the next good step.
What prayer is
Prayer in the Christian tradition is honest communication with God — not a technique for controlling outcomes. You can pray while angry, confused, doubting, or too tired for words. Prayer works alongside practical action, medical care and community support; it is not a substitute for them.
Prayers for real situations
Evening prayer
Lord, the day is over. Thank You for what went well. Forgive what I got wrong. Help me set down what I cannot fix tonight.
Prayer before sleep
God, keep me safe as I rest. Quiet my mind. Let sleep do its work, and let tomorrow start fresh.
Prayer when afraid
God, I am afraid. Stay close. Help me breathe, think clearly, and reach out to someone I trust.
Prayer for food and shelter
Lord, I need food and somewhere safe. Guide me to the right door today, and give me courage to ask.
Prayer during recovery
God, keep me honest today. Help me use the supports I have, and give me people who tell me the truth kindly.
Prayer for forgiveness
God, I have done harm. I am sorry. Forgive me, and help me make what amends I safely can.
Prayer after failure
Lord, I fell short again. Keep me from self-hatred. Help me learn something real and begin again without shame.
Prayer for someone who is sick
God, be with them. Guide the people caring for them. Give comfort, good treatment, and strength for the days ahead.
Prayer for grief
God of comfort, this loss is heavy. Sit with me. Let me grieve honestly and not carry it alone.
Prayer before an appointment
Lord, help me say what I need to say. Give me clear words, patience, and people who listen.
Prayer before court
God, be with me today. Give me calm, honesty and fair treatment, and help me accept what I cannot control.
Prayer before a difficult conversation
God, keep me truthful without cruelty. Help me listen, stay steady, and not say what I will regret.
Prayer when feeling angry
Lord, my anger is strong. Keep me from causing harm. Show me what is actually wrong and what I can do about it.
Prayer for wisdom
God, I need wisdom. Give me clear thinking, honest advisors, and the humility to change my mind.
Prayer for protection
God, keep me safe tonight. Watch over the people I love. Help me use good judgement about where I go and who I trust.
Prayer for people living outside
God, be with everyone sleeping outdoors tonight — in rain, cold and wind. Send warmth, safety, dignity and open doors.
Prayer for outreach workers
Lord, strengthen the workers, volunteers and drivers who show up every day. Protect them from burnout and cynicism.
Prayer for healthcare workers
God, sustain nurses, paramedics, doctors and support staff. Give them clear minds, kind hearts and real rest.
Prayer for the Cowichan Valley
God, bless this valley — its people, its rivers, its neighbourhoods. Bring housing, healing, safety and honest cooperation.
Prayer for Victoria
Lord, watch over Victoria — those living outside, those working late, those who feel unseen. Bring practical help and dignity.
Prayer for Indigenous healing and reconciliation
God, we remember the harm done to Indigenous families, communities and cultures — including harm done by churches. Help us listen to survivors, tell the truth, act justly, and support healing led by Indigenous people themselves.
Prayer for people of different backgrounds to live peacefully
God, help us live together honestly and peacefully across differences of faith, culture and background. Give us respect instead of contempt, and courage to protect one another.
Write your own prayer
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Prompts if you are stuck:
What are you thankful for?What are you afraid of?What do you regret?Who needs help?What strength do you need today?What practical action can you take next?
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Pray and act
Prayer works alongside action
- Pray and contact a shelter.
- Pray and seek medical care.
- Pray and follow a safety plan.
- Pray and speak honestly with a support worker.
- Pray and take prescribed medication as directed by a qualified clinician.
- Pray and apologise when you have harmed someone.