Do you want to pray for the upcoming weekend and not sure where to start?
These seven awesome prayers for a good weekend allow you to step into this new area of prayer with ease. Although the prayers below may not touch on every aspect of a good weekend, they are written to cover the most obvious prayer requests about a weekend.
You can begin praying whichever prayer suits your circumstance or need. You can also modify any of the prayers in order to personalize it for your situation. The point of praying these prayers is to help you focus on God and your relationship with Jesus. As you pray about every aspect of your life, including wanting to have a good weekend, you grow closer to God.
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3.15-17, NIV).
However you spend your weekends, you might consider bringing God into your thoughts and plans for each weekend you have. That’s what these prayers can help you do, so why not start praying for a good weekend right now?
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A Brief Prayer For A Good Weekend
Prayer For a Good Weekend As a Family
Prayer For a Good Weekend Playing Sports
Prayer For a Good Weekend As a Couple
Prayer For a Good Weekend As a Church
Prayer For a Good Weekend After a Bad Week
Prayer For a Long Weekend To Take a Break
Final Thoughts
A Brief Prayer For A Good Weekend
Dear God, I pray to you, asking that I have a good weekend. I’ve been looking forward to these two days all week and I want so much for the weekend to go smoothly. I need a break to rest and re-energize. I’d like to enjoy myself and whatever I happen to be doing onSaturdayandSunday. Thank you for hearing my prayer, through Jesus Christ my Savior, Amen.
Prayer For a Good Weekend As a Family
Dear Father God, I lift this prayer to you, trusting that you hear me. I ask you to help us have a good weekend as a family. All this week, each of us is going this way and that way with work and school and errands.
But this weekend we have the chance to be together as a family and I want it to go well. Help us to reconnect with each other as a family. Help us to be able to rest and enjoy our time together. We’re excited to have the opportunity to engage in our favorite activities, and we’re looking forward to what the weekend holds for us as a family.
Thank you that we all have the weekend off and there’s no other scheduled events for work or school on the family calendar. This will be the first open weekend we’ve had in a couple of months, which is why we have such expectations for a good weekend.
Please help us keep everything in perspective and receive this weekend as a gift from you for our family. I pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Prayer For a Good Weekend Playing Sports
Lord, I am praying to you about this upcoming weekend. My kids both play different sports and we have a full schedule of games and matches this weekend. I love to watch each of them play and compete at what they enjoy doing. I love to cheer them on and get to know other parents in the crowd.
I ask you for patience, however, as it’s going to be tight at a couple of points because the games are timed close together and not in the same location. We’ll have to leave one place and rush to the other location without much buffer for delays. I pray that I can be calm in the midst of it all so my kids can focus on their sport and helping their team.
I pray for their safety and for all of us to get the sleep and rest we need across these two days. While it will be busy, I’m looking forward to it because I see it as a blessing to be able to have this much time with each of my children, and all of us together. Thank you for receiving my prayer in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Prayer For a Good Weekend As a Couple
Lord God, I thank you so much for what this upcoming weekend will mean for us as a couple. We finally have a free couple of days without any other responsibilities to attend to, or activities to take care of in our little corner of the world.
We’re going to actually get to spend time together as a couple, able to focus on each other, without all the distractions we’ve had swirling around us as of late. I pray for us to be able to rest and renew this weekend. I pray for us to enjoy good loving with each other and to just enjoy the gift of time that this weekend represents.
We’re taking the weekend as it comes and keeping options and only have loose plans overall. We want this weekend to be free of a tight schedule or any real demands. I pray that this weekend will boost us both in our love for you and for each other. I pray this prayer in the loving name of Jesus, Amen.
Prayer For a Good Weekend As a Church
Dear God in heaven, this upcoming weekend is a big one for our church. We have a big outreach event planned on Saturday that should bring in a lot of people from across the community. And then on Sunday we have a major worship service, followed by a celebration luncheon.
We don’t have this kind of weekend all the time as a church so I pray that it be successful and rewarding, and ultimately, that all that we do uplift and glorify you. I pray for good weather throughout the weekend and for everyone to come and go safely.
Mostly though, I pray that each person, whether they are serving or leading, or receiving or participating, that they feel the love of Jesus Christ in all we do. Let each person see this as a chance to serve Christ in what they do. Let each person who is a guest receive your grace and mercy in and through our actions.
Thank you for our church and for this weekend, in the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
Prayer For a Good Weekend After a Bad Week
God, I need a good weekend.Every day this week something has happened, either at work or in my neighborhood or at my children’s school or in my personal life that has been hard to handle. Most weeks I can take what comes my way and handle it with grace and perseverance.
But this week, everything has snowballed all at once and it feels like it’s coming downhill, gathering speed and size and it’s going to smack me flat by Friday. I need a good weekend after a very bad week.
I pray for rest and good sleep. I pray for all of this stuff that has unfolded this week to be wrapped up or resolved by the weekend, so I don’t have to focus my time and energy on it. I need this weekend to refocus and replenish my mental and emotional reserves. I ask for all of this, believing that you hear me and are already at work to answer my prayer, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Prayer For a Long Weekend To Take a Break
Thank you Lord God for the blessing of an upcoming long weekend. I’m so looking forward to having some extended time off from work. I’ve had a very busy and productive few months, for which I am grateful, but my body and mind are needing a break.
I am grateful for how things fell into place so I could have this long weekend. I don’t believe that the way I was feeling and the timing of this is a coincidence. I see your mighty hand at work, caring for me, knowing what I needed even before I did. Thank you for this gift and blessing. I receive it and seek to enjoy it, in the kind name of Jesus, Amen.
Final Thoughts
Unless you work on the weekend, or have major responsibilities on Saturday or Sunday, the weekend represents something to look forward to, a gift to enjoy. It’s two days off of work or not having to be in school. It’s a nice buffer between consecutiveMondaysthroughFridays. The weekend offers us a chance to stop, relax, be and do something different than we have during the work week and aclear difference from the mid-week struggles.
Take the time to do what you love to do this weekend.
Catherine Pulsifer
If you live an average of 80 years, you have more than4,100 weekends to enjoyacross the entirety of your life. Think of where you are now in age and think about having 52 weekends each year moving forward. What do you want to do with those weekends? How much could you help your emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental health if you utilized those weekends accordingly?
It is our hope that as you pray for a good weekend, your perspective on your time and your relationship with God in your life will transform and bring your closer to your Creator and Savior. We welcome your comments and prayer requests in the section below.
FAQs
What is a powerful prayer for the weekend? ›
Father, we pray that this weekend will be filled with rest, refreshment, and quiet time with You. Our lives can seem so overwhelming and confusing, but we know that You are there by our side always. Lord, thank You for guiding our path.
What is the most powerful prayer ever? ›It is called the "Jesus Prayer", and it consists simply in uttering the single word "Jesus" (or "Lord Jesus", or "Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner") in any situation, at any time and place, either aloud or silently.
What is a powerful prayer to say? ›Father God, we bow before you, and recognize our great need of a Savior. Today we want to lift our hearts and give thanks for Your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. We lift our hearts in praise to our Savior, and as your loved children and your redeemed servants, we lay our lives before you in worship.
What are the 3 powerful prayers? ›The prayer of protection. The prayer of transformation. The prayer of restoration.
What is the best blessing for the weekend? ›Weekend Blessings For Family And Friends
1 – “Commit your family and friends to God in prayer, and He will protect them this weekend.” 2 – “He will keep every member of your family in Good health and sound mind. This weekend will not harm them.” 3 – “Good friendships are stepping stones to greatness.
The Prophet Muhammed ﷺ said: “My Dear Uncle, ask Allah for Afiyah for Wallahi, you cannot be given anything better than Afiyah.” It is a simple Dua, Sincerely mean what you say while praying. “O Allah, I ask You to be saved from any Distress, Grief, Hardship, Harm, and don't test me, etc.”
What is the greatest miracle prayer? ›Lord Jesus, I come before you, just as I am, I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me. In your Name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me. I renounce Satan, the evil spirits and all their works. I give you my entire self, Lord Jesus, now and forever.
What is the greatest prayer to God? ›The Lord's Prayer
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.”
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.
What is the most powerful prayer in the Bible? ›The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13): “'Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one.
What is a short blessing prayer? ›
Short Prayers for Blessing
Father God, I ask that you bless my coming and going today. Be before me, behind me, and beside me - protect me and move me toward that which will bring me closer to you. Loving Father, bless my family with peace today.
The most common prayer among Christians is the "Lord's Prayer", which according to the gospel accounts (e.g. Matthew 6:9-13) is how Jesus taught his disciples to pray.
What is a powerful everyday prayer? ›I come before you, oh Lord, and drink in this moment of peace, that I may carry something of your hope, love, and joy today in my heart. Lord, grant me tenacious winsome courage as I go through this day. When I am tempted to give up, help me to keep going. Grant me a cheerful spirit when things don't go my way.
What is the powerful three word prayer to the Holy Spirit? ›Lord, create in me a clean heart and a right spirit before You. Give me a new, positive, joyful, loving, and forgiving attitude toward others. Where there is anything that needs to change in me, I pray You would enable that change to happen. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
What should I say to Happy weekend? ›Alternatively, you can say “Enjoy your weekend” or “I hope you have a nice weekend.” To reply, say “Thanks, you too,” or ask them about their weekend plans to keep the conversation going.
What are some sayings for the weekend? ›- “Each of us experiences defeats in life. ...
- “Always strive to excel, but only on weekends.” — ...
- “This weekend don't think about Monday, it will come soon enough.” — ...
- “Life is like a road trip – enjoy each day and don't carry too much baggage.” —
The most effective prayer, the one that is always answered, is this: “Father, glorify Your name.” “Answer my cry, O Lord, in a way that will accomplish Your will, for Your will is good, acceptable, and perfect. It is best for You, and therefore best for me and any others who may be affected by this prayer.
What is a short powerful prayer quote? ›Top 10 Best Prayer Quotes:
"It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without heart." "Whether we realize it or not, prayer is the encounter of God's thirst with ours. God thirsts that we may thirst for him." "Prayer enlarges the heart until it is capable of Containing God's gift of himself."
Be near me in my time of weakness and pain; sustain me by your grace, that my strength and courage may not fail; heal me according to your will; and help me always to believe that what happens to me here is of little account if you hold me in eternal life, my Lord and my God. Amen.
What is the 3 o'clock miracle prayer? ›“At three o'clock, implore My mercy, especially for sinners; and, if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My Passion, particularly in My abandonment at the moment of agony. This is the hour of great mercy for the whole world. I will allow you to enter into My mortal sorrow.
What is a meaningful prayer? ›
Meaningful prayer doesn't count the words; it makes the words count. It can be tempting to feel like we need to pray for a certain amount of time or hit a certain word count in order for our words to be heard.
What is the powerful prayer for impossible situations? ›Dear heavenly Father, we praise you for your promises of steadfast love, daily mercies, and doing the impossible, for we need all three. Because of your steadfast love for us in Jesus, we have incomparable peace. Because of your daily mercies, we have the freedom to be vulnerable.
What is God's favorite prayer? ›“Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your name's sake!” (Psalm 79:9; see also Psalm 143:11).
What is the simplest prayer? ›“Lord, save me” is a simple prayer, but it communicates the immensity of the needs of humanity calling out to the only power able to effect change. You as a nurse can pray this prayer for patients or clients; pray it silently, or with their permission, aloud.
What is the best prayer for a family? ›Gracious God, help us to love each other fervently. Grow our love so deep that it is able and willing to overcome and forgive a multitude of misgivings. Inspire a spirit of hospitality in each of us and enable us to cheerfully share our home . We acknowledge that you have given each of us spiritual gifts.
What is the prayer that covers everything? ›I surrender every aspect of my life totally and completely to you. I give you my body, soul, and spirit; my heart, mind, and will. I claim the covering, cleansing, and protection of your blood and the victory of your cross over every aspect of my life. I ask your Holy Spirit to renew me now and to fill me afresh.
What is a short simple Prayer for today? ›Short Morning Prayer: Lord, today I pour my heart out to you. Right now, I am in desperate need of your strength and hope. Help me to remember that you are always with me, and that you will give me the courage I need to conquer this day with your grace. Amen.
What is a good quick Prayer? ›Short Prayer for Grace
O Lord Jesus, grant us your grace and give us time for repentance. We want to keep your commandments and do your bidding, choose the better part and no longer follow evil. Give us your strength to do this, O loving Savior, for your own name's sake. Amen.
Think, O' God, of our friend who is ill, whom we now commend to Your compassionate regard. that no healing is too hard if it be Your will. We therefore pray that You bless our friend with Your loving care, renew his/her strength, and heal what ails him/her in Your loving name.
What is the Prayer of faith on Saturday? ›May your Saturday be blessed with union and fellowship with God and others. May your soul come into agreement of His love for you and for the Church as a whole, and may you be a witness to the beautiful vines He will grow through community connecting back to His own heart.