1. Short Prayer to Lay Down Burdens - Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me... and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
Dear God,
You know what I’m carrying, even if no one else does.
Today, I lay it down — not with fear, but with trust.
Hold what I cannot, and give me rest.
I believe, Lord. You are my burden-bearer.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
2. Short Prayer for Peace in Grief - Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
— Matthew 5:4 (KJV)
Dear Jesus,
Your peace doesn’t mean I won’t feel pain — it means I won’t face it alone.
Stay close when the ache returns.
Wrap my soul in Your calm presence.
I believe, Lord. Peace can live even in sorrow.
In Your name,
Amen.
3. Short Prayer to Resist the Hurry - Luke 21:19
“In your patience possess ye your souls.”
— Luke 21:19 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
The world says hustle, but You say rest.
Help me live by Your rhythm, not theirs.
Let unhurried peace mark my life.
I believe, Lord. You are never rushed.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
4. Short Prayer to Trust God’s Plan - Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
— Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Peace isn’t found in perfect plans — but in trusting a perfect God.
When things don’t go how I hoped, remind me: You are still good.
I believe, Lord. Peace is found in surrender.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
5. Short Prayer for God’s Presence in Silence - Matthew 28:20
“Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.”
— Matthew 28:20 (KJV)
Dear God,
Let me not confuse silence with absence.
Even when You feel quiet, remind me that You are near.
Let stillness build trust, not fear.
I believe, Lord. You are present in the quiet.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
6. Short Prayer to Protect Inner Peace - Colossians 3:15
“Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.”
— Colossians 3:15 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Help me protect my peace.
Let me set boundaries that honor You and nurture rest.
Give me courage to say no when my soul needs space.
I believe, Lord. Serenity is sacred.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
7. Short Prayer to Rest in Peace Already Given - Romans 5:1
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
— Romans 5:1 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Sometimes I chase peace as if it's far away.
But You remind me — it’s already mine in Christ.
Help me live like I believe that.
I believe, Lord. Peace is already here.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
8. Short Prayer for Steadiness in Storm - Psalm 1:3
"And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water... and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."
— Psalm 1:3 (KJV)
Dear God,
Let my faith grow roots in still waters.
Not shaken by storms, not distracted by noise.
Steady me in Your unchanging calm.
I believe, Lord. My soul is anchored in You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
9. Short Prayer to Find Peace Amid Chaos - Psalm 46:2,5
“Though the earth be removed... God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved.”
— Psalm 46:2,5 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Sometimes peace doesn’t come in the quiet, but in the chaos when I choose to trust.
Remind me that serenity isn’t the absence of noise — it’s the presence of faith.
Help me carry stillness with me today.
I believe, Lord. You are peace in the middle of it all.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
10. Short Prayer to Calm the Mind - Psalm 112:7
“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.”
— Psalm 112:7 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Let me be quick to pause and slow to worry.
Interrupt my racing mind with gentle reminders of who You are.
Replace panic with peace.
I believe, Lord. Your truth quiets my spirit.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
11. Short Prayer for Serenity - 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
— 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)
Dear God,
Let my breath slow and my shoulders drop.
Let the weight I’ve been carrying fall into Your hands.
Today, I choose serenity over striving.
I believe, Lord. You carry me with care.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
12. Short Prayer to Walk in Peace - Psalm 107:7
“And he leadeth them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.”
— Psalm 107:7 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
The world rushes. You never do.
Teach me to walk, not run.
To move at the pace of peace, not pressure.
I believe, Lord. Your pace brings healing.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
13. Short Prayer to Choose Peace - John 14:27
“Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
— John 14:27 (KJV)
Dear Jesus,
Even when I don’t feel peace, I can choose to live in it.
Let serenity be a decision, not a feeling.
Help me act from peace, not toward it.
I believe, Lord. Peace is a gift already given.
In Your name,
Amen.
14. Short Prayer for Restful Sleep - Psalm 127:2
“So he giveth his beloved sleep.”
— Psalm 127:2 (KJV)
Dear God,
Let my nights be as peaceful as my prayers.
Silence the fears that wait for me in the dark.
Watch over me with kindness as I rest.
I believe, Lord. You give sleep to those You love.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
15. Short Prayer to Trust through Rest - Psalm 23:2
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.”
— Psalm 23:2 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Sometimes the most faithful thing I can do is rest.
Help me release the need to solve, to fix, to perform.
Let my soul lie down in Your peace.
I believe, Lord. Rest is part of trust.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
16. Short Prayer for Peace in Anxiety - Mark 4:39
“And he arose, and rebuked the wind... and there was a great calm.”
— Mark 4:39 (KJV)
Dear Jesus,
You calmed storms with a word.
Calm my heart today with the same authority.
Let Your presence still what anxiety stirs.
I believe, Lord. One word from You brings peace.
In Your name,
Amen.
17. Short Prayer for Stillness - Exodus 14:13
“Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord.”
— Exodus 14:13 (KJV)
Dear God,
Let me not confuse busyness with purpose.
Teach me that sometimes the most spiritual thing I can do is to be still.
Let my soul breathe deeply in You.
I believe, Lord. Stillness honors You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
18. Short Prayer for Peace in the Unknown - 2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
When I don’t know what’s next, give me peace with not knowing.
Calm my desire to control and increase my willingness to trust.
You know the way — and that’s enough.
I believe, Lord. I can rest in Your plan.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
19. Short Prayer to Live from Peace - Romans 12:2
“Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
— Romans 12:2 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Let today be less about what I achieve, and more about who I become in You.
Teach me to live from a quiet center — where peace isn’t earned, but received.
I believe, Lord. Serenity begins with surrender.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
20. Short Prayer to Lay Down Burdens - Psalm 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee.”
— Psalm 55:22 (KJV)
Dear God,
I’ve been carrying things I was never meant to hold.
Today, I lay them down at Your feet.
Let lightness return where heaviness once ruled.
I believe, Lord. Your peace lifts what burdens me.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.