1. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Romans 8:1
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 8:1
Dear Jesus,
Teach me to forgive — others, yes, but also myself.
Let shame lose its grip as I walk in grace.
You paid too high a price for me to live in regret.
I believe, Lord. Your forgiveness sets me free.
In Your name,
Amen.
2. Short Prayer for Sobriety - 1 Corinthians 10:13
“God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”
1 Corinthians 10:13
Dear Father,
When temptation speaks, help me not to argue — but to run.
Give me the strength to walk away, and the wisdom to see the trap before I fall.
I believe, Lord. You always provide a way out.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
3. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it...”
Philippians 1:6
Dear God,
I want to live becoming whole.
Fill the empty places with truth, joy, and real connection.
I believe, Lord. You’re not just rescuing me — You’re rebuilding me.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
4. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Psalm 118:23
“This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.”
Psalm 118:23
Dear Lord,
Help me celebrate progress, not just perfection.
Let me see how far You’ve brought me — and give thanks.
Every sober day is a miracle.
I believe, Lord. You are faithful, even when I stumble.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
5. Short Prayer for Sobriety - 1 Peter 2:9
“Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood... that ye should shew forth the praises of him...”
1 Peter 2:9
Dear Jesus,
Remind me that my worth is not tied to my record, but to Your love.
Let me walk in confidence, not shame.
You call me redeemed — not ruined.
I believe, Lord. I am who You say I am.
In Your name,
Amen.
6. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Philippians 3:13
“Forget those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.”
Philippians 3:13
Dear God,
Let me not romanticize the past.
The truth is, it hurt me. It enslaved me.
Keep my eyes forward, fixed on freedom.
I believe, Lord. There is nothing behind me worth going back for.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
7. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Psalm 62:5
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalm 62:5
Dear Father,
There will be moments of loneliness.
But remind me: solitude with You is not emptiness — it is rest.
Teach me to be okay with quiet.
I believe, Lord. You fill the silence with peace.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
8. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Psalm 107:2
“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;”
Psalm 107:2
Dear Lord,
Let my life be a testimony — not of perfection, but of grace.
Let every sober day shout, “God is still working!”
I give You the glory, one step at a time.
I believe, Lord. You are turning my weakness into witness.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
9. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Isaiah 1:18
“Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”
Isaiah 1:18
Dear God,
Sometimes the hardest part is forgiving myself.
But if You say I am clean, who am I to argue?
Let mercy wash away what shame tries to keep.
I believe, Lord. I am not too far gone.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
10. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Matthew 11:30
“My yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:30
Dear Jesus,
Let today be simple: I stay sober. I stay honest. I stay near You.
That is enough.
Help me not overcomplicate grace.
I believe, Lord. Your love meets me right where I am.
In Your name,
Amen.
11. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Psalm 27:10
“When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.”
Psalm 27:10 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Even when the people around me don’t understand, You do.
You see the real struggle — and still, You don’t walk away.
Thank You for being a safe place.
I believe, Lord. You are faithful when others fall short.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
12. Short Prayer for Sobriety - 1 John 3:2
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God.”
1 John 3:2 (KJV)
Dear God,
Help me speak kindly to myself today.
Not lies, not flattery — just the truth: I am loved. I am growing. I am not alone.
I believe, Lord. Your voice is the one that matters most.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
13. Short Prayer for Sobriety - James 4:7
“Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
I pray for peace in the middle of cravings.
They come and go — but You remain.
Anchor me when the urges rise.
I believe, Lord. You are stronger than the pull.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
14. Short Prayer for Sobriety - John 17:17
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”
John 17:17 (KJV)
Dear Jesus,
Help me turn down the noise — the pressure, the doubts, the self-talk that wears me out.
Speak louder than the lies I’ve believed for too long.
I believe, Lord. Your truth is what sets me free.
In Your name,
Amen.
15. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Psalm 61:3
“Thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.”
Psalm 61:3 (KJV)
Dear God,
When the day ends, let me look back not with regret, but with gratitude.
Another sober day. Another chance to begin again.
Thank You for holding me through it all.
I believe, Lord. You carried me today.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
16. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Zechariah 4:10
“Despise not the day of small things.”
Zechariah 4:10 (KJV)
Dear Father,
When my progress feels slow, help me not to despise it.
Even slow growth is still growth.
You’re not in a hurry with me.
I believe, Lord. I am becoming new — little by little.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
17. Short Prayer for Sobriety - 2 Corinthians 5:17
“If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away...”
2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
When memories come back, help me not to spiral.
Remind me that I’m not who I was, and I don’t have to go back.
You’ve made a new path for me — and I choose it today.
I believe, Lord. The past no longer defines me.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
18. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Psalm 18:28
“For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.”
Psalm 18:28 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Let me not hide what still hurts.
I want to heal, not just cope.
Bring light into every dark place in me.
I believe, Lord. You don’t just forgive — You restore.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
19. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Hebrews 12:1
“Let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”
Hebrews 12:1 (KJV)
Dear Jesus,
Some days I feel like I’m moving in circles.
But You see progress even in small, quiet steps.
Help me keep going, even when it doesn’t feel fast or easy.
I believe, Lord. Forward is forward.
In Your name,
Amen.
20. Short Prayer for Sobriety - Isaiah 30:15
“In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.”
Isaiah 30:15 (KJV)
Dear God,
When I feel tempted to numb, help me pause.
Even a single breath can become a holy moment.
Teach me to sit in discomfort without giving up my peace.
I believe, Lord. You are near in the pause.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
21. Short Prayer for Courage to Ask for Help - Galatians 6:2
“Bear ye one another’s burdens...”
— Galatians 6:2 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Help me stop apologizing for needing help.
Even Jesus leaned on friends.
Let me receive support with humility, not shame.
I believe, Lord. Asking for help is a form of courage.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
22. Short Prayer for Quiet Integrity - Matthew 6:6
“And thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”
— Matthew 6:6 (KJV)
Dear Father,
You see every time I say no in secret.
Every time I choose life, light, truth — when no one else is watching.
Let those quiet victories build something lasting.
I believe, Lord. You reward what’s done in secret.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
23. Short Prayer for a Fresh Start - Lamentations 3:22–23
“His compassions fail not. They are new every morning.”
— Lamentations 3:22–23 (KJV)
Dear God,
Let me not live in reaction to my past, but in response to Your love.
You’re not asking me to be perfect — just willing.
Here I am again.
I believe, Lord. You never grow tired of meeting me here.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
24. Short Prayer for Emotional Healing - Isaiah 61:1
“He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted...”
— Isaiah 61:1 (KJV)
Dear Jesus,
The more I heal, the more I feel.
Sometimes that’s hard. But I trust You with the process.
Don’t just numb the pain — use it. Redeem it.
I believe, Lord. My feelings aren’t enemies — they’re signals.
In Your name,
Amen.
25. Short Prayer for Joy in Sobriety - Nehemiah 8:10
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
— Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Let this day be one where I choose joy — not distraction, not fear.
Let me laugh again without guilt.
Sobriety is not just about survival. It’s about freedom.
I believe, Lord. You created me for life in full color.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
26. Short Prayer for Trust in the Process - Colossians 2:7
“Being rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith...”
— Colossians 2:7 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Even when progress feels invisible, remind me — change is happening.
You’re growing new roots in me: deeper, stronger, unseen but real.
Help me trust the slow work of grace.
I believe, Lord. You’re changing me from the inside out.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
27. Short Prayer of Gratitude for Sobriety - Psalm 118:24
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
— Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Thank You for waking me up sober today.
Thank You that grace still flows, even on the days I don’t feel strong.
Let me begin with gratitude before anything else.
I believe, Lord. This day is a gift.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
28. Short Prayer for True Comfort - 2 Corinthians 1:3
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
— 2 Corinthians 1:3 (KJV)
Dear Father,
There are moments I miss what once comforted me — even if it broke me.
But I know real healing doesn’t come from escape.
Remind me where true comfort is found.
I believe, Lord. You are better than any substitute.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
29. Short Prayer for Progress, Not Perfection - Proverbs 24:16
“For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again.”
— Proverbs 24:16 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Today, I choose progress, not perfection.
When I fall short, help me fall forward — into grace, not shame.
Thank You that failure isn’t final in Your hands.
I believe, Lord. You lift me up again.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
30. Short Prayer for Peaceful Responses - 2 Timothy 1:7
“God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
I can’t control everything around me.
But I can choose how I respond.
Help me respond with peace, not panic.
I believe, Lord. Self-control is possible through You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.