A Prayer for Peace in a Relationship

Loving God, You are the maker of peace. I bring to You this relationship that means so much to me. Where there is tension, bring calm. Where there is hurt, bring healing.

Soften our hearts, Lord. Help us to listen with patience and to speak with kindness. Teach us to forgive quickly and to hold on to love more tightly than to being right.

Fill the space between us with Your gentle Spirit. Let understanding grow where there has been distance, and let trust be rebuilt one day at a time.

I place this relationship in Your hands. Guide us toward peace, and keep us close to You and to one another. In Jesus' name, Amen.

When to Pray This

Pray this when a relationship feels strained or when you long for calm after conflict. It can be prayed alone or, if you're able, together with the other person. Let it settle your heart before a difficult conversation.

A Verse to Hold On To

"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." — Romans 12:18 (KJV)