20 Short Prayers for Everyday Positivity
Published Sept. 22, 2023
With everything that’s happening in the world today, fending off negative thoughts can be a challenge. Every single day, our patience, faith, and courage are constantly tested. And sometimes, we can’t help but give in to those tiny voices of gloom whispering unhealthy thoughts in our heads.
It’s these moments that show us the power of prayer.
You see, prayer is one of the best ways to receive God’s grace. It’s our direct line of communication to Him. When we pray, we are talking directly to God, the very source and purpose of our existence. It not only gives us an opportunity to glorify Him but also to tell Him our hopes and fears. This makes prayer one of our most powerful weapons against those negative thoughts that are dragging us down.
So if you’re struggling with unhealthy thoughts, here are some positivity short prayers to help you see the silver linings:
Prayer for a New Start
Lord, I want to lay before you all that weighs heavy on my heart. Reveal even the sin I am not aware of, Lord.
I lay these at your feet and pray for your forgiveness on me.
I believe you when you say that you wash us whiter than snow. Thank you, Lord, for your unending love for me!
Help me start fresh right now to make choices that honor you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
– Rick Warren
Prayer for Positivity Inspite of Difficulties
Father, I am so sorry for the way I complain about my circumstances.
Please forgive me for my bad attitude when things don’t go my way.
I want to see Your hand in every part of every day – good or bad. Help me learn how to face every storm with confidence, knowing that you really are in control even though I cannot hear Your voice or see Your hand at work.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
– Mary Southerland
St. Augustine’s Prayer
Breathe in me O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me O Holy Spirit, that my work may be, too, holy.
Draw my heart O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy.
Amen.
– St. Augustine of Hippo
Prayer for Peace and Happiness
Dear Lord, I pray that you bless me with true happiness and peace in life. Lead me away from hate and anger toward love. From restless mind and anxiety, give me peace. Lead me from fear of death to eternal life. Amen.
– Powerful Money Affirmations
Prayer of Gratitude for a New Day
Now, before I run to play, let me not forget to pray to God who kept me through the night, and waked me with the morning light. Help me, Lord, to love Thee more than I ever loved before. In my work and in my play, be thou with me through the day.
– Author Unknown
Positivity Prayer to Start the Day
Lord, in the morning I start each day,
by taking a moment to bow and pray.
Beginning with thanks,
I then give praise for all your kind and loving ways.
Today if sunshine turns to rain,
if a dark cloud brings some pain,
I won’t doubt or hide in fear.
For you, my God, are always near.
I will travel where you lead;
I will help my friends in need.
Where you send me, I will go;
with your help, I’ll learn and grow.
Hold my family in your hands,
as we follow your commands.
And I will keep you close in sight
when I crawl in bed tonight.
– Mary Fairchild
Prayer for Faith and Confidence
Dear Lord when I suffer despair and lack of confidence, lead me to hope, faith, and trust. Lead me away from dishonesty and deceit toward eternal truth. Allow eternal peace and tranquility to fill my heart, my mind, my life, and my world. Amen.
– Powerful Money Affirmations
Prayer for a Positive Outlook
O Father in heaven, I ask that you gladden and refresh my spirit. Purify my heart and mind so that I may be at one with you. Even when I am beset by troubles and despair, guide me toward your light and be my refuge. Through you, I no longer feel sorrow or grief. In your love, I can rejoice in everlasting happiness and joy. I will place my anxieties at your feet in the knowledge that you gave me each struggle so that I may triumph and learn. You are more of a friend to me than I am to myself.
– Courtney Pococh
Prayer for Transformation
Father, today I ask forgiveness of all the negative and harmful words I have spoken about myself. I do not want to abuse myself in such a way again. Transform my thoughts and let me understand how marvelously you made me. Change my habits so I use my tongue to speak hope and favor upon my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
– Sarah Coleman
Prayer for Everyday Positivity
Dear God, please give me strength when I am weak, love when I feel forsaken, courage when I am afraid, wisdom when I feel foolish, comfort when I am alone, hope when I feel rejected, and peace when I am in turmoil. Amen.
– Author Unknown
Morning Prayer for Strength and Courage
O, My Beloved Father, You wake me up every morning and force me to see the future vision with open eyes. My heart is pounding in gratitude and love for you. Grant me the strength and courage to go through the challenges I will face today. Amen
– Big Brain Coach (Powerful Prayers for Positive Energy)
Prayer for Serenity
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time. Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace. Taking, as he did, the sinful world as it is, not as I would have it. Trusting that he will make all things right if I surrender to His will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever.
– Reinhold Neibuhr
Prayer for Peace and Happiness
Lord, I ask that you lead me to peace and happiness.
Lead me away from hate and toward love.
From war, give me peace. Lead me from death to eternal life.
When I suffer despair and fear, lead me to hope and trust.
Lead me away from falsehood and toward your truth.
Allow peace to fill my heart, my life and my world. Amen.
– Courtney Pococh
Prayer for Inner Happiness
Grant to us, O Lord, the royalty of inward happiness,
and the serenity which comes from living close to thee.
Daily renew in us the sense of joy,
and let the eternal spirit of the Father dwell in our souls and bodies,
filling every corner of our hearts with light and grace;
so that, bearing about with us the infection of good courage,
we may be diffusers of life, and may meet all ills
and cross accidents with gallant and high-hearted happiness,
giving thee thanks always for all things.
– Robert Louis Stevenson
Prayer for Positive Energy and Thinking
Dear Lord, provide me with the strength to focus on things I can change
to manifest my dreams
and help me to develop faith in myself
to become the best version of me.
– Big Brain Coach (Powerful Prayers for Positive Energy, Health, Wealth & Happiness)
Prayer for a Positive, Cheerful Heart
Oh Lord, my God, my heart is overwhelmed.
I’m so frustrated, it is difficult to be cheerful and positive.
Lord, I fix my eyes upon you.
For you have promised You will never leave me nor forsake me.
You will bless me with the desires of my heart, as I keep my focus on you.
Thank you, Lord for your unmerited grace and favor upon my life
and for your peace that passes all understanding.
Thank you for your blessings upon my life daily.
In the name of Jesus, I pray, Amen.
– Cheryce Rampersad
Prayer for Positivity and Strength
Jesus, captain of my life, may your strength arise.
Deep to deep my heart will soar with you on grace filled skies.
Jesus, captain of my mind, may your hope take flight.
Wing to wing my faith will fly with you on promise bright.
Jesus, captain of my soul, may your love abide.
Heart to heart you cherish me, with you I come alive.
Amen
– Prayerist (Prayer for Positivity and Strength)
Powerful Prayer For Positive Outcome
Lord, I come before you today to ask for your blessing.
I seek a positive outcome in my life,
and I know that with your help, I can achieve anything.
I am asking for your guidance and strength as I move forward on my journey.
I know that with your help, I can overcome any obstacle.
I am grateful for all that you have done for me,
and I ask that you continue to guide me and bless me.
I know that together we can achieve great things.
Amen
– holyprayers (prayers for positive energy)
Prayer for Joy and Positivity
Allow the Joy of the Lord to be revived within my heart today.
Let positivity emerge from the darkness and bubble in my soul.
I declare and decree that happiness will bless us,
as we go forth with positivity.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
– Cheryce Rampersad
Miracle Prayer For A Positive Outcome
Lord, I want to lay before You all that weighs heavy on my heart.
Reveal even the sin I am not aware of, Lord.
I lay these at Your feet and pray for Your forgiveness on me.
I believe You when You say that You wash us whiter than snow.
Thank You, lord, for Your unending love for me!
Help me start fresh right now to make choices that honor You.
Help me to achieve a positive outcome in my life.
I really need it and I know you can do it.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
– fromtheangels (Prayers for a Positive Outcome and Good News)
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