Guided Prayers for When You Don’t Know What to Say, or How to Say it.

You don’t need perfect words—just a willing heart.

These guided prayers are here to help you begin.
Whether you’re hurting, healing, grateful, or unsure—each one is a starting place.
Read them. Borrow from them. Make them your own.
God knows your heart—and He’s listening.

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Why Prayer Matters...

Prayer is one of the most powerful things we’ve been given—yet it’s often the hardest thing to do.

We get it. You’re not alone in this.
Maybe you’ve struggled to find the right words.
Maybe your mind wanders.
Maybe you feel too busy, too broken, too unsure, or just too tired to try again.

But here’s the truth: every one of those struggles is a strategy of the enemy.
Because if he can silence your conversation with God, he can disrupt everything else in your life.
Prayer is not a performance—it’s a lifeline. It’s how we hear, trust, follow, and stand.
And if the enemy can sideline you here, he doesn’t need to touch anything else.

So don’t give him that power.
Stand firm.
Fight back.
Make prayer a vital part of your day—your rhythm, your anchor, your way of walking with God.

In the book Practicing the Presence of God, a humble monk discovered that joy and peace weren’t found in perfect theology or ritual—they were found in ongoing conversation with Jesus.
Talking with Him. All day. Every day.

That’s why this page exists.
To help you start that conversation.
To keep it going.
And to remind you: you don’t have to do it perfectly—you just have to begin.

Below, you’ll find prayers written to help you start where you are.
Use them. Change them. Whisper them. Shout them.
Let them help you ignite a never-ending conversation with the God who loves you more than you can even imagine.

Using This Page to Fuel Your Walk with God

This page isn’t just a list of prayers—it’s a tool for transformation.

Every prayer here is meant to help you start a conversation with God that continues throughout your day. You can pray them word-for-word, or use them as a launchpad.
Personalize them. Build on them. Let them open the door to something deeper.

Because here’s the truth: God isn’t looking for polished words. He’s looking for your heart.
And sometimes the hardest step is just beginning.

This page is designed to help you take that first step—as many times as needed.

Whether you're:

  • Starting your day

  • Navigating a storm

  • Trying to forgive someone or forgive the impossible

  • Looking for peace

  • Or just needing to feel heard…

You’ll find prayers here that speak into those moments.

🔄 And this is just the beginning.
We’re actively growing and expanding this library of guided prayers to cover more of the real-life struggles and spiritual battles you face.

💬 Don’t see what you’re looking for?
We’d love to hear from you. Let us know what kind of prayer would help, and we’ll do our best to write one and stand with you in faith.

Because this isn’t just about reading words—it’s about drawing closer to the God who never stops listening.

Prayer changes things. But more than that—it changes you. And this page is here to help that happen, one honest prayer at a time.

When You Don't Know Where To Start

Prayer is deeply personal, and sometimes it feels impossibly hard. Maybe you don’t know where to begin. Maybe the pain is too heavy, the words feel too small, or your heart is just too tired. I get it—prayer can be tough business. But it’s also the most important, most profitable, most life-changing, most rewarding business we’ve been invited into.

That’s why this section exists. These guided prayers are here to help you connect with God—when you’re hurting, healing, grateful, overwhelmed, or just unsure how to start. Open any section. Let the words lead your heart back to Jesus. Read them. Whisper them. Say them out loud. Make them your own. And when you’re ready… share them with someone else who needs help finding the words too.

A Prayer for When You’re Grieving
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