Prayers About Peace

Find 50 prayers about Peace to guide, comfort, and strengthen your faith.

Featured Prayer

Peace I Leave with You

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

John 14:27 (BSB)

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Let the Peace of Christ Rule

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Colossians 3:15-16 (BSB)

Biblical

You Will Keep in Perfect Peace

You will keep in perfect peace the one whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord GOD is an everlasting Rock.

Isaiah 26:3-4 (BSB)

Biblical

We Have Peace with God

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Romans 5:1-5 (BSB)

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Collect for Peace

O God, who art the author of peace and lover of concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life, whose service is perfect freedom: Defend us thy humble servants in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in thy defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer (1662, public domain)

Traditional

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the Lord.' Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May those who love you prosper. May peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.' For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, 'Peace be within you.' For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.

Psalm 122 (BSB)

Biblical

I Have Calmed and Quieted My Soul

O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty. I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, both now and forevermore.

Psalm 131 (BSB)

Biblical

May the Lord of Peace Give You Peace

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 (BSB)

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Now May the God of Peace

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:20-21 (BSB)

Biblical

Deep Peace

Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the quiet earth to you. Deep peace of the shining stars to you. Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you.

Traditional Celtic blessing

Traditional

Let Nothing Disturb You

Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you. All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices.

St. Teresa of Avila (d. 1582)

Saint

Prayer of St. Nicholas of Flüe

My Lord and my God, take from me everything that distances me from You. My Lord and my God, give me everything that brings me closer to You. My Lord and my God, detach me from myself to give my all to You.

St. Nicholas of Flüe (d. 1487, patron saint of Switzerland)

Saint

Prayer of St. Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Traditional prayer attributed to St. Francis of Assisi

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Song of Simeon

Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word. For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.

Luke 2:29-32 (BSB)

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My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor rest on God; He is my strong rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge.

Psalm 62:1-2, 5-8 (BSB)

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Evening Collect for Aid Against Perils

Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer (1662, public domain)

Traditional

Blessing of Brother Leo

The Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord show His face to you and have mercy. May the Lord turn His countenance to you and give you peace. The Lord bless you, Brother Leo.

St. Francis of Assisi (autograph blessing to Brother Leo, 1224)

Saint

St. Teresa's Prayer of Trust

O my Lord, how true it is that whoever works for You is paid in troubles! And what a precious price to those who love You if we understand its value. We would seek no other treasure if we knew how much it helps us.

St. Teresa of Avila, The Way of Perfection (d. 1582)

Saint

The Lord Is My Shepherd

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalm 23 (BSB)

Biblical

Do Not Be Anxious

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7 (BSB)

Biblical

Answer Me When I Call

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness. You have relieved my distress; be gracious to me and hear my prayer. Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for Himself; the Lord hears when I call to Him. Offer right sacrifices and trust in the Lord. Many ask, 'Who can show us any good?' Lift up the light of Your face upon us, O Lord. You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Psalm 4:1, 3, 5-8 (BSB)

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Come to Me, All Who Are Weary

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

Matthew 11:28-30 (BSB)

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May the God of Hope Fill You

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13 (BSB)

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Prayer for Contentment

Lord, teach me to be content with what I have. Free me from the restless striving for more and the anxious comparison with others. Help me to see the abundance of Your blessings in my life today. Give me a grateful heart that recognizes Your goodness in both plenty and want. Let me find my sufficiency in You, for You alone are enough. Through Christ, who though He was rich became poor for our sake. Amen.

Traditional prayer for contentment

Traditional

Trust in the Lord and Do Good

Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong. For they will wither quickly like grass and fade like the green herb. Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will do it. He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.

Psalm 37:1-7 (BSB)

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The Beatitudes

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:3-10 (BSB)

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Prayer for All Conditions of Men

O God, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men, that thou wouldest be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all nations. More especially, we pray for the good estate of the holy Church universal, that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer (1662, public domain)

Traditional

Prayer of Clement of Rome

We beg You, Lord, to help and defend us. Deliver the oppressed, pity the insignificant, raise the fallen, show Yourself to the needy, heal the sick, bring back those of Your people who have gone astray. Feed the hungry, lift up the weak, take off the prisoners' chains. May every nation come to know that You alone are God, that Jesus Christ is Your child, that we are Your people, the sheep of Your pasture. Amen.

St. Clement of Rome (d. ~100 AD)

Church Father

Prayer of Meister Eckhart

God is at home. It is we who have gone for a walk. If the only prayer you said in your whole life was 'thank you,' that would suffice. The outward work can never be small if the inward work is great. And the outward work can never be great if the inward work is small.

Meister Eckhart (d. ~1328)

Saint

Prayer of Abandonment

Father, I abandon myself into Your hands; do with me what You will. Whatever You may do, I thank You: I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only Your will be done in me, and in all Your creatures. I wish no more than this, O Lord. Into Your hands I commend my soul; I offer it to You with all the love of my heart, for I love You, Lord, and so need to give myself, to surrender myself into Your hands, without reserve, and with boundless confidence, for You are my Father.

Blessed Charles de Foucauld (d. 1916, public domain)

Saint

The Serenity Prayer

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

Reinhold Niebuhr (public domain)

Traditional

Will You Not Revive Us Again?

You showed favor to Your land, O Lord; You restored the fortunes of Jacob. Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? Show us Your loving devotion, O Lord, and grant us Your salvation. I will listen to what God the Lord will say; for He will speak peace to His people, to His saints. Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land. Loving devotion and faithfulness have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed. The Lord will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest.

Psalm 85:1, 6-10, 12 (BSB)

Biblical

How Good and Pleasant It Is

How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron's beard, over the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord has bestowed His blessing, even life forevermore.

Psalm 133 (BSB)

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The Fruit of the Spirit

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.

Galatians 5:22-25 (BSB)

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Orthodox Prayer Before Sleep

Into Your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. You have redeemed me, O Lord, God of truth. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Grant me, O Lord, to pass this night in peace, and let me rise with a pure heart to serve You. Preserve me under Your protection and shelter me under the shadow of Your wings.

Traditional Orthodox Compline prayer

Traditional

Prayer of Surrender

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love only what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy.

St. Augustine of Hippo (d. 430)

Saint

Prayer of St. Francis de Sales

Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life; rather look to them with full hope that as they arise, God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.

St. Francis de Sales (d. 1622)

Saint

Prayer for Daily Life

O Lord, I do not know what to ask of You. You alone know what I need. You love me more than I know how to love myself. Help me to see my real needs which are concealed from me. I do not dare to ask either for a cross or for consolation. I only stand before You with my heart open. Visit and help me, for Your great mercy's sake. Strike me and heal me, cast me down and raise me up. I adore all Your purposes without knowing them. I am silent. I offer myself to You. I yield to You. I would have no other desire than to accomplish Your will. Teach me to pray. Pray Yourself in me.

Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow (d. 1867)

Saint

Prayer for Patience

Lord, I do not know what to ask of You. You alone know what I need. I simply present myself before You; I open my heart to You. Behold my needs which I myself do not know; see and do according to Your tender mercy. Smite or heal, depress me or raise me up. I adore all Your purposes without knowing them. I am silent; I offer myself in sacrifice. I yield myself to You; I would have no other desire than to accomplish Your will. Teach me to pray; pray Yourself in me.

François Fénelon (d. 1715, public domain)

Saint

God Is Our Refuge and Strength

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth. The Lord of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.

Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 (BSB)

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In Your Presence Is Fullness of Joy

Keep me safe, O God, for I take refuge in You. I said to the Lord, 'You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.' Lord, You are my portion and my cup of blessing; You secure my lot. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me. I will bless the Lord who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely. You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Psalm 16:1-2, 5-11 (BSB)

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The Lord Reigns, He Is Robed in Majesty

The Lord reigns, He is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed, He is girded with strength. Indeed, the world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. Your throne was established long ago; You are from all eternity. The seas have lifted up, O Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. Mightier than the thunder of great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty. Your testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness adorns Your house, O Lord, for all the days to come.

Psalm 93 (BSB)

Biblical

Cast Your Anxiety on Him

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:6-7 (BSB)

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The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus

Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You. For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him. Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. I have given them Your word and the world has hated them; for they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. My prayer is not for them alone. I also pray for those who will believe in Me through their message, that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You.

John 17:1-3, 14, 17, 20-21 (BSB)

Biblical

Traditional Bedtime Prayer

Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. Guide me safely through the night and wake me with the morning light. Amen.

Traditional Christian bedtime prayer (18th century)

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All Shall Be Well

God said not: Thou shalt not be troubled, thou shalt not be travailed, thou shalt not be afflicted. But He said: Thou shalt not be overcome. God wants us to take heed of these words, and always to be strong in sure trust, in weal and woe. For He loves us and delights in us, and so He wishes us to love Him and delight in Him and trust strongly in Him, and all shall be well.

Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love (d. ~1416)

Saint

Prayer of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity

O my God, Trinity whom I adore, help me to forget myself entirely so as to be established in You, unmovable and peaceful as if my soul were already in eternity. Let nothing trouble my peace or take me out of You, O my unchanging One, but at each moment carry me further into the depths of Your mystery. Fill my soul with peace. Make it Your heaven, Your beloved dwelling, Your resting place. Let me never leave You there alone, but be there with my whole self, wholly vigilant in faith, wholly adoring, wholly surrendered to Your creative action.

Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity (d. 1906, public domain)

Saint

The Priestly Blessing

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26 (BSB)

Biblical

Lead Me, O Lord, in Your Righteousness

Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning. Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray. In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation. Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me. But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever sing for joy. Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.

Psalm 5:1-3, 8, 11 (BSB)

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How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place

How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts! My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; they are ever praising You. Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord gives grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. O Lord of Hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in You!

Psalm 84:1-2, 4-5, 11-12 (BSB)

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