1. Short Prayer to Hear God's Voice - Psalm 85:8
“He will speak peace unto his people...”
— Psalm 85:8 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
I’ve heard many voices this week — but I long most for Yours.
Quiet my spirit so I don’t miss it.
Speak peace to the places in me that still feel unsettled.
I’m listening, Lord. Say what only You can.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
2. Short Prayer for Inner Calm - Mark 4:39
“Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
— Mark 4:39 (KJV)
Dear Jesus,
You spoke to the storm and it listened.
Speak now to the storm within me — the racing thoughts, the buried fears.
Let Your words hush what I cannot.
I believe, Lord. You bring great calm.
In Your name,
Amen.
3. Short Prayer for Peace from Memory - Psalm 63:6–7
“When I remember thee... because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”
— Psalm 63:6–7 (KJV)
Dear God,
Let my peace come from remembering — not what I lack, but how You’ve always helped me.
Let me rest in the shadow of Your wings today.
Safe. Quiet. Held.
I rejoice, Lord. In the stillness of Your care.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
4. Short Prayer for Grace and Peace - Numbers 6:26
"The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace."
— Numbers 6:26 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Look upon me with grace — not because I deserve it, but because You are kind.
Let serenity rise in me through Your nearness.
I believe, Lord. You are my peace.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
5. Short Prayer for Contentment - Proverbs 17:1
“Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of sacrifices with strife.”
— Proverbs 17:1 (KJV)
Dear God,
I don’t want more — I want peace.
Even with little, if You are near, I am content.
Teach me to treasure quiet over quantity.
I believe, Lord. Peace is the real blessing.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
6. Short Prayer for Trusting God’s Timing - Ecclesiastes 3:1
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Help me embrace the pace You’ve chosen for me.
Let me not rush the season or resent the stillness.
Teach me to breathe deeply in the time You’ve placed me.
I rest, Lord. This moment is Yours.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
7. Short Prayer While Waiting - Psalm 40:1
“I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
— Psalm 40:1 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Waiting isn't always easy — but it draws me close to You.
You hear every whisper, every silent tear.
Let peace grow in the space where I wait and trust.
I believe, Lord. You hear me.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
8. Short Prayer to Praise in Faith - Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
— Luke 2:14 (KJV)
Dear God,
Let peace begin with praise.
Even when I don’t feel it yet, I choose to lift You up.
Glory to You — and peace to my heart.
I believe, Lord. Your presence brings calm.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
9. Short Prayer for Inner Stillness - Isaiah 30:15
“In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.”
— Isaiah 30:15 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
My heart feels hurried even when my body is still.
Teach me the kind of quiet that starts inside — not from escape, but from trust.
Let Your calm shape my day.
I believe, Lord. You are my center.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
10. Short Prayer to Respond with Peace - James 1:19
“Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”
— James 1:19 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Not everything needs my reaction.
Help me pause before I respond, listen before I speak, pray before I decide.
Let peace be the guide of my every choice.
I believe, Lord. Serenity leads me.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
11. Short Prayer When Words Fail - Romans 8:26
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities... with groanings which cannot be uttered.”
— Romans 8:26 (KJV)
Dear Jesus,
Some days I don’t know what to pray — but I still come.
Because You are gentle with the weary, patient with the silent.
Let Your stillness speak where words fall short.
I believe, Lord. You hear the quiet cry.
In Your name,
Amen.
12. Short Prayer for Peace at Home - Isaiah 32:18
“My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.”
— Isaiah 32:18 (KJV)
Dear God,
Let my home be a place of peace.
Not because it’s quiet on the outside, but because You dwell within.
Fill each room with gentleness, grace, and rest.
I believe, Lord. You are the peace of this house.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
13. Short Prayer for God’s Presence - John 6:20
“It is I; be not afraid.”
— John 6:20 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
I don’t need all the answers.
I just need to know You’re near.
That alone quiets my soul more than understanding ever could.
I believe, Lord. Your presence is enough.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
14. Short Prayer to Calm the Mind - Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”
— Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
Dear God,
When my thoughts run wild, lead them back to You.
Anchor my mind in truth, not fear.
Let peace guard every corner of my heart today.
I believe, Lord. You steady my mind.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
15. Short Prayer to Trust Through Chaos - Exodus 14:14
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
— Exodus 14:14 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Peace doesn’t mean I feel nothing — it means I trust You through everything.
Let me walk through today with quiet confidence.
Not in me, but in You.
I believe, Lord. Your peace walks with me.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
16. Short Prayer for Contentment - 1 Timothy 6:6
“Godliness with contentment is great gain.”
— 1 Timothy 6:6 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Help me be content in this moment, not chasing more, not clinging to the past.
Let serenity settle where discontent once lived.
Teach me to rest where I am.
I believe, Lord. You are enough for today.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
17. Short Prayer for Peace in the Storm - Mark 4:39
“And there was a great calm.”
— Mark 4:39 (KJV)
Dear Jesus,
You calmed the sea — You can calm me too.
I bring You the waves in my chest, the storms in my thoughts.
Speak again, “Peace, be still.”
I believe, Lord. You still calm storms.
In Your name,
Amen.
18. Short Prayer to Slow Down - Psalm 23:2
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
— Psalm 23:2 (KJV)
Dear God,
The world spins fast, but You don’t rush.
Slow me down enough to notice Your goodness today.
Let my soul breathe again.
I believe, Lord. Your pace brings peace.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
19. Short Prayer to Hear God's Whisper - 1 Kings 19:12
“And after the fire a still small voice.”
— 1 Kings 19:12 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
There’s so much noise inside and around me.
But You invite me to a quieter place.
Help me tune my heart to Your still, small voice.
I believe, Lord. Your whisper brings peace.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
20. Short Prayer for God’s Timing - Ecclesiastes 3:11
“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:11 (KJV)
Dear Father,
I release the pressure to have it all figured out.
You are not in a hurry — and I don’t need to be either.
Let serenity come from walking in step with You.
I believe, Lord. Your timing is perfect.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.