Dealing with loss or sadness can feel very heavy. Prayers for Healing a Broken Heart can help us find our way back to light.
Life brings many hard times that hurt our feelings. We may feel sad, alone, or very tired. God cares about our pain and wants to help us feel better.
Talking to God invites his peace and strength into our lives. These simple words can help you trust God to fix the broken parts of your spirit.
25 Prayers for Healing a Broken Heart
1. Prayer for Mendable Hearts
Lord, I come to You with a heart that feels shattered into a thousand pieces. Collect the fragments of my spirit and bind them together with Your restorative grace. I ask that You heal the wounds that feel too deep to touch. Let Your presence be the glue that makes me whole again. Amen.
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3
2. Prayer for Peace Amidst the Pain
Dear God, the ache in my chest is constant and heavy. I ask for Your supernatural peace to guard my heart and my mind during this difficult season. When my thoughts begin to spiral into sadness, steady me with Your hand. Let the stillness of Your Spirit quiet the storm within my soul. Amen.
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:7
3. Prayer for Releasing Bitterness
Father, I struggle with feelings of resentment and anger over what has happened. Please help me to release the bitterness that threatens to take root in my heart. Teach me to let go of the hurt so that I can make room for Your love and forgiveness. Transform my hardness into a spirit of grace. Amen.
“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice.” — Ephesians 4:31
4. Prayer for Strength to Move Forward
Lord, some days it feels impossible to take even one step forward. I ask for the strength to get out of bed and face the world today. When I feel weary and overwhelmed by grief, be my rock and my fortress. Give me the courage to believe that my future still holds beauty. Amen.
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” — Isaiah 41:10
5. Prayer for Comfort in Loneliness
Heavenly Father, the silence in my life feels loud and the loneliness is crushing. Remind me that I am never truly alone because You are always by my side. Fill the empty spaces in my home and my heart with Your companionship. Let me feel Your nearness more than I feel the absence of others. Amen.
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” — Matthew 28:20
6. Prayer for Renewed Hope
Lord, it is hard to see a bright future when the present is so dark. I ask that You would rekindle the flame of hope within my spirit. Help me to trust that You have plans to prosper me and not to harm me. Give me something to look forward to as I walk through this valley. Amen.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” — Jeremiah 29:11
7. Prayer for Restful Sleep
God, my heart is heavy and my mind races when I try to rest. I ask for the gift of peaceful sleep tonight, free from the weight of my sorrow. Quiet my anxieties and let me find refuge under the shadow of Your wings. Grant me the physical and emotional rest I so desperately need. Amen.
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.” — Psalm 4:8
8. Prayer for Emotional Clarity
Heavenly Father, my emotions are a tangled mess of confusion and hurt. Please bring clarity to my mind so that I can understand my feelings without being consumed by them. Help me to see things from Your perspective rather than through the lens of my pain. Guide my thoughts toward truth. Amen.
“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” — 1 Corinthians 14:33
9. Prayer for the Ability to Forgive
Lord, I find it so hard to forgive the one who caused this heartbreak. I know that carrying this weight only hurts me more, so I ask for the power to forgive. Not because they deserve it, but because You have forgiven me. Set my heart free from the chains of unforgiveness. Amen.
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” — Ephesians 4:32
10. Prayer for Joy to Return
Dear God, I have forgotten what it feels like to truly smile and laugh. I ask that You would slowly restore my joy and remind me of the beauty in life. Let Your light break through the clouds of my mourning. Even in small ways, let the sunshine of Your gladness reach my soul. Amen.
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” — Psalm 16:11
11. Prayer for Protection of the Heart
Lord, as I heal, I ask that You protect my heart from becoming cold or guarded. Do not let this experience steal my ability to love or trust again in the future. Keep my heart soft and receptive to Your voice. Help me to remain vulnerable to Your grace while shielding me from further harm. Amen.
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” — Proverbs 4:23
12. Prayer for Patience in Healing
Father, I want the pain to go away immediately, but I know healing is a process. Grant me the patience to endure the slow days of recovery. Help me not to rush my emotions or be frustrated by my own progress. Teach me to wait on Your timing, knowing You are working all things for good. Amen.
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31
13. Prayer for Discerning New Beginnings
God, as one chapter closes, I ask for Your guidance in starting a new one. Open my eyes to the new opportunities and paths You are placing before me. Give me the wisdom to know when to move and the courage to leave the past behind. Lead me into the purposeful life You have designed for me. Amen.
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” — Isaiah 43:19
14. Prayer for a Broken Spirit
Lord, my spirit feels crushed and my willow is bent low. I come to You just as I am, knowing You do not despise a broken heart. Pour Your oil of healing over my spirit and breathe life back into my weary bones. Remind me that You are closest to me when I am falling apart. Amen.
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
15. Prayer for Self-Compassion
Dear Father, I tend to be so hard on myself when I am hurting. Help me to be kind and gentle with my own soul today. Grant me the grace to accept my limitations and the wisdom to take care of my body and mind. Let me see myself through Your eyes of unconditional love. Amen.
“The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” — Jeremiah 31:3
16. Prayer for Letting Go of the Past
Lord, I find myself replaying old memories and wondering what if. I surrender the past into Your hands and ask for the strength to stop looking back. Help me to close the doors that need to be closed so that I can walk through the ones You are opening. My history is safe with You. Amen.
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.” — Philippians 3:13
17. Prayer for God’s Comforting Touch
Heavenly Father, sometimes the ache is so physical it takes my breath away. I need to feel Your comforting touch in a tangible way. Wrap me in Your arms of love and let me feel the warmth of Your presence. Be my Comforter and my Friend when the world feels cold and distant. Amen.
“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
18. Prayer for Faith During Trials
Lord, my faith feels tested and fragile right now. I ask that You would strengthen my belief even when I cannot see the outcome. Help me to trust Your character when I don’t understand Your providence. Let this trial refine my faith rather than destroy it, making it as pure as gold. Amen.
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.” — 1 Peter 1:7
19. Prayer for Emotional Stability
God, I feel like a wave tossed to and fro by my changing moods. I ask for emotional stability and a firm foundation. Anchor my soul in the truth of Your Word so that I am not swept away by my circumstances. Give me a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind today. Amen.
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7
20. Prayer for Healing of Rejection
Father, the sting of rejection is sharp and painful. I ask that You would heal the wounds of feeling unwanted or unvalued. Remind me that I am fearfully and wonderfully made by You. My worth is found in Your creation and Your sacrifice, not in the opinions or actions of others. Amen.
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” — Psalm 139:14
21. Prayer for Purpose Through Pain
Lord, I don’t want this suffering to be wasted. I ask that You would use my heartbreak to build character and empathy within me. Teach me how to comfort others with the same comfort I receive from You. Let my story eventually be one of victory and help to those who are also hurting. Amen.
“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” — 2 Corinthians 1:4
22. Prayer for Trusting the Process
Dear God, I often struggle to trust Your timing and Your ways. Remind me today that You are the Master Physician and You know what I need better than I do. Give me the grace to surrender my timeline to Yours. I trust that You are working behind the scenes to bring healing to my heart. Amen.
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5
23. Prayer for Daily Sustenance
Lord, I cannot worry about next month or even next week; I just need to get through today. I ask for my daily portion of grace and strength. Provide for my emotional needs one hour at a time. Help me to focus on Your goodness in this present moment and not be overwhelmed by the road ahead. Amen.
“Give us this day our daily bread.” — Matthew 6:11
24. Prayer for a Grateful Heart
Father, even in my sorrow, I know there are things to be thankful for. Open my eyes to the small blessings that still surround me. I thank You for Your breath in my lungs and Your mercy that is new every morning. Help me to find a reason to praise You even through my tears. Amen.
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18
25. Prayer for Total Restoration
Lord, I thank You that You are the God of restoration. I ask that You would not just patch me up, but makes me completely new. Restore the years of joy that have been eaten away by sorrow. I look forward with anticipation to the day my heart is fully healed and my spirit is overflowing with Your love. Amen.
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” — Joel 2:25
Conclusion
It is very important to keep talkng to God every day. Healing takes time, but God is always patient and kind with us.
Keep your faith strong and trust God’s timing for your life. He will use his love to make you whole once again.
