1. Short Prayer to Restore Joy - Psalm 16:11
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy.”
— Psalm 16:11 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Teach me how to feel joy again without guilt.
Let laughter return.
Let my story hold both scars and songs.
I believe, Lord. You are restoring my joy.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
2. Short Prayer for Honest Sobriety - Psalm 145:18
“The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.”
— Psalm 145:18 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Sobriety isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being honest.
So here I am again. No pretending. Just me, in need of You.
I believe, Lord. You meet me in honesty, not performance.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
3. Short Prayer for Courage and Grace - Jude 1:24
“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling...”
— Jude 1:24 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
I don’t want to live afraid of falling.
I want to live anchored in grace — grace that catches me, lifts me, and keeps me moving.
Today, I walk forward, not in fear, but in faith.
I believe, Lord. You hold me steady.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
4. Short Prayer to Feel and Heal - Ecclesiastes 3:4
“A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:4 (KJV)
Dear Father,
I want to feel again.
Even when it hurts, even when it’s uncomfortable — feeling is part of healing.
Don’t let me numb what You want to heal.
I believe, Lord. You created me to feel and to heal.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
5. Short Prayer to See My Worth - 1 Samuel 16:7
“For the Lord seeth not as man seeth... the Lord looketh on the heart.”
— 1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV)
Dear God,
Thank You for not giving up on me — even when I gave up on myself.
Let that truth rewrite how I see myself.
I am not my lowest moment.
I believe, Lord. You see value in me.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
6. Short Prayer for Healing Memories - Ecclesiastes 3:11
“He maketh all things beautiful in his time.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:11 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Some memories still sting.
But I trust You’re teaching me how to remember without relapsing — how to feel without falling.
Heal the way I carry my story.
I believe, Lord. You’re making even my pain part of the healing.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
7. Short Prayer for Self-Compassion - Jeremiah 31:3
“With lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”
— Jeremiah 31:3 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Let me be kind to myself today.
Help me speak to my soul with grace, not judgment.
You don’t condemn me — why should I?
I believe, Lord. Compassion starts with how I treat myself.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
8. Short Prayer to Replace Bad Habits - Romans 12:21
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
— Romans 12:21 (KJV)
Dear God,
I don’t just want to stop bad habits.
I want to build something beautiful in their place.
Give me healthy rhythms, meaningful work, and pure joy.
I believe, Lord. You replace emptiness with purpose.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
9. Short Prayer for Steady Growth - Ephesians 3:17
“That ye, being rooted and grounded in love...”
— Ephesians 3:17 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
I want to keep growing — even when it’s slow, even when no one sees.
Let growth happen deep in me, where only You can see.
Make me steady, not just strong.
I believe, Lord. Quiet roots bring lasting change.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
10. Short Prayer for a Purposeful Testimony - 2 Corinthians 1:4
“Comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
— 2 Corinthians 1:4 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Let my sobriety be more than survival.
Let it be a testimony of Your power, Your grace, and Your love.
Use my story to give hope to someone else.
I believe, Lord. You turn healing into purpose.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
11. Short Prayer for Courage to Ask for Help - Proverbs 27:17
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
— Proverbs 27:17 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
There’s nothing weak about asking for help.
So I ask today — not because I’m failing, but because I’m learning to trust.
Give me courage to reach out.
I believe, Lord. You send strength through people.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
12. Short Prayer for Feeling Fully Again - John 10:10
“I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
— John 10:10 (KJV)
Dear Jesus,
I used to feel numb all the time.
Now I feel everything — joy, sadness, hope, ache.
It’s hard sometimes, but it’s real. And it’s worth it.
I believe, God. You’re teaching me to live fully.
In Your name,
Amen.
13. Short Prayer for Renewed Mind - Romans 12:2
“Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind...”
— Romans 12:2 (KJV)
Dear God,
When old thoughts try to pull me back, remind me how far we’ve come.
I am not powerless anymore.
You've given me a new mind.
I believe, Lord. I have the mind of Christ.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
14. Short Prayer to Live Anchored in Grace - 1 John 4:18
“Perfect love casteth out fear.”
— 1 John 4:18 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Let me not live afraid — but anchored in grace.
Not scared of what might go wrong, but hopeful about what’s going right.
Today, I walk in peace.
I believe, Lord. Your grace holds me up.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
15. Short Prayer to Stop Comparing - Galatians 6:4
“Let every man prove his own work... and not in another.”
— Galatians 6:4 (KJV)
Dear Jesus,
Let me stop comparing my journey to others.
You’re doing something unique in me.
Help me trust the pace You’ve set for my healing.
I believe, Lord. You walk with me step by step.
In Your name,
Amen.
16. Short Prayer for Integrity in Sobriety - Proverbs 11:3
“The integrity of the upright shall guide them.”
— Proverbs 11:3 (KJV)
Dear Father,
I want to live with integrity — even when no one’s watching.
Help me be the same person in secret as I am in public.
Let my sobriety be rooted in truth.
I believe, Lord. You honor honesty.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
17. Short Prayer for Patience in the Process - Colossians 2:7
“Being rooted and built up in him... established in the faith.”
— Colossians 2:7 (KJV)
Dear God,
Teach me to be gentle with my own process.
Some days will be harder. Some steps will feel slower.
But as long as I keep walking, I know You’re with me.
I believe, Lord. I’m growing, even when I don’t feel it.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
18. Short Prayer to Stay Grounded Today - Matthew 6:34
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
— Matthew 6:34 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Let me stay grounded in today.
Not regretting yesterday or fearing tomorrow — just faithful in this moment.
Right now is where recovery lives.
I believe, Lord. You are the God of today.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
19. Short Prayer for Ordinary, Sober Peace - Proverbs 16:8
“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.”
— Proverbs 16:8 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Thank You for the days that feel ordinary — because ordinary means stable.
Let me not overlook the beauty in calm, sober rhythms.
There’s peace in the quiet.
I believe, Lord. Consistency is a gift from You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
20. Short Prayer for Grieving and Moving Forward - Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
— Matthew 5:4 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Teach me to grieve what I lost without staying stuck in it.
Let me name the pain, release the guilt, and receive Your comfort.
You mourn with me — but You also lead me forward.
I believe, Lord. You are healing my sorrow.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
21. Short Prayer for Worthiness in Christ - 1 Corinthians 6:20
“Ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.”
— 1 Corinthians 6:20 (KJV)
Dear God,
When I feel unworthy, remind me: You called me valuable long before I got it right.
Let my identity rest in You, not in what I’ve done or what I’ve failed to do.
I believe, Lord. I am Yours, and that’s enough.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
22. Short Prayer to Keep Choosing Freedom - Galatians 5:1
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free...”
— Galatians 5:1 (KJV)
Dear Jesus,
Sometimes I miss the old life — not because it was good, but because it was familiar.
Give me strength to keep choosing what’s better, not just what’s easy.
I believe, Lord. Freedom is worth fighting for.
In Your name,
Amen.
23. Short Prayer to Forgive and Be Free - Luke 6:37
“Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.”
— Luke 6:37 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Let forgiveness flow through me — toward others and toward myself.
Let bitterness die in Your presence.
Fill that space with peace.
I believe, Lord. Forgiveness sets my heart free.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
24. Short Prayer for Honest Return - Psalm 136:1
“His mercy endureth forever.”
— Psalm 136:1 (KJV)
Dear Father,
You’re not asking me to be perfect — just present, just honest, just open.
So here I am again. Thank You for always welcoming me back.
I believe, Lord. Your mercy never runs out.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
25. Short Prayer for Discernment in the Details - Proverbs 3:6
“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
— Proverbs 3:6 (KJV)
Dear God,
Let me be alert to the little things that pull me off course — tiredness, loneliness, silence.
Give me discernment to see the signs and strength to respond with grace.
I believe, Lord. You guide my every step.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
26. Short Prayer When Feeling Invisible - Genesis 16:13
“Thou God seest me.”
— Genesis 16:13 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
When I feel invisible, remind me that You see me.
Not just the struggle — but the effort. The courage. The faith.
And You are pleased.
I believe, Lord. Your eyes are kind.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
27. Short Prayer of Thankful Testimony - Matthew 19:26
“With God all things are possible.”
— Matthew 19:26 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Thank You for carrying me through.
For every day You gave me strength to stay free, to stand firm, to start again.
Let my life be a living testimony that healing is real, and hope is alive.
I believe, Lord. You have made all things possible.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
28. Short Prayer When I Feel Like Giving In - Exodus 14:14
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
— Exodus 14:14 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
When I feel like giving in, remind me how far You’ve brought me.
This battle is not just mine — it's ours.
And You never lose.
I believe, Lord. You are fighting for me.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
29. Short Prayer for Strength in Weakness - 2 Corinthians 12:10
“When I am weak, then am I strong.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:10 (KJV)
Dear Father,
There are days when I don’t feel strong.
But maybe sobriety isn’t about feeling strong — maybe it’s about choosing You, even when I feel weak.
I believe, Lord. My surrender is strength in Your hands.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
30. Short Prayer to Leave the Past Behind - Philippians 3:7
“What things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.”
— Philippians 3:7 (KJV)
Dear Jesus,
Let me not chase after what I gave up.
Help me remember why I let it go.
Remind me that freedom is worth the loss.
I believe, Lord. You are more than enough for me.
In Your name,
Amen.