Families are among the most precious units to exist as they offer a shoulder to lean on. People will do everything possible to maintain peace and unity in their families, although sometimes things can go awry. For example, when parents split up or members dispute.
A family will likely flourish physically and spiritually with peace and unity, but the opposite attracts constant quarrels, misunderstandings, and chaos. That’s why these two factors are crucial for a family to thrive as the body of Christ.
Below are seven essential breakthrough prayers for family unity, peace, and togetherness.
Before you start, save these Guardian Angel prayers for strength.
1) Short Prayer for Family Unity
“Loving God,
Thank You for blessing me with a beautiful family that I can always rely on in all situations and events.
Today, I pray that You may enable us to have a deep bond and keep our unity alive, rebuking any attempt the devil may use to break us apart. Help us understand the importance of unity in our family and how it associates with Your Holy Word.
In Jesus’ name, I pray.
Amen.”
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Is your family experiencing spiritual warfare or do you want to increase the level of unity? You can confidently say the above prayer with trust and faith, asking God to keep you together in love.
A lack of unity in the family is undesirable. Factors such as constant quarrels, inability to initiate and conclude a discussion harmoniously, excessive differences in opinions, or simply failure to have dinner together can spur family disunity.
Such experiences can be too challenging, especially for the kids, as the devil strives to use these vulnerable moments to gain roots in the family. However, you can eliminate them from your beautiful family through a prayer for unity.
2) Miracle Prayer for Family Unity and Peace
“Almighty Father,
I come before You today praying for the beautiful family You blessed me with to remain united and live peacefully according to Your teachings.
I pray that You eliminate any disunity and misunderstanding and enable our hearts and ears to remain open to one another. I pray that every operation and plan we have as a family may be out of Your love and not for our gain.
I ask this in Your mighty name.
Amen.”
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In His letter to the Church, Paul asked believers to remain united in love to receive the treasures of wisdom, knowledge, and full riches of complete understanding (Colossians 2:2-3).
These promises aren’t only bound to the Church but also our families as they represent one of God’s divinely formed units.
You can use the above prayer as a starting point for your family’s unity and then personalize them with time to suit the specific needs concerning unity and peace. Even better, you can make a norm to accompany your morning or night family prayers with a few scriptures.
Take, for example, 1 Corinthians 1:10:
“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.“
Also try these family prayers for strength during difficult times.
3) Prayer for a Family to Come Together
“Dear Lord,
Thank You for the gift of a loving and amazing family. I kneel before You this hour, praying that You may bring this unit together. I come against every work of the evil one to separate us or make us think negatively of one another.
Instead, I ask Your Holy Spirit to shine upon us daily as a family so we may remain united in Your name.
In the name of Jesus, I pray and believe.
Amen.”
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Many families today split up for different reasons such as differing interests, dishonesty and lack of love among partners. All these reasons don’t please God because it is His desire for a family to be united always.
Togetherness in a family is an essential factor, even when you’re not living under the same roof. If your family is disunited for whatever reason, you can say this prayer believing that God will bring it back together again.
You can also strive to discuss whatever might have caused the division and work on finding solutions, forgiving one another, and restoring your broken family. A family that lives together in unity is usually happy and contented.
4) Catholic Prayer for Peace in the Family
“O, Mary, Loving Mother of Jesus,
I come before you today, asking you to pray to God for my beloved’s family’s peace and unity.
Ask the Lord to shower us with His special love so we may remain united in peace and free from disagreements and chaos.
Let us live in good thoughts of one another. Teach us how to resolve the few conflicts that may arise promptly, honestly, and openly.
Virgin Mary pray for us.
Amen.”
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A family is the closest and most essential human bond, making it crucial to pray for peace and unity. By family, it doesn’t only mean one’s blood relative but also members of a church as well.
Christians learn the importance of prayers and family by living according to the example of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. For instance, this Heavenly family adhered to all the religious celebrations and practices, enabling them to remain peaceful and united.
God loves families and wishes them to experience eternal peace on earth and in Heaven by adhering to His word and commands. Therefore, if you live according to God’s teachings as a family, you will likely remain connected even in Heaven.
Also try these intercessory prayers for your family.
5) Beautiful Prayer for Family Peace
“Everlasting Father,
Thank You for this precious family which You’ve blessed me. Today, I come before You, praying that we may live peacefully with one another as instructed in Your Holy Word in Romans 12:18.
You have shown us a clear picture of peace in Your word, and that’s what I desire to achieve through my family. Enable us to remain kind, humble, and patient with one another to the glory of Your name.
Thank You, Father.
Amen.”
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No one chooses the family they are born into. But it is our responsibility to create the family of our dreams through prayers instead of hoping we weren’t born into it. If you desire a peaceful family, you should pray about it while leading as an excellent example.
God created and ordained family as a sacred union since the beginning when He saw that Adam didn’t fit to stay alone but needed a companion according to Genesis 2.
Your family, too, has been ordained by God; thus, you should live according to His word, which advocates for peace, love, and unity.
6) Christian Prayer for Family Unity
“Almighty God,
Thank You for the wonderful gift of my precious family. I love and treasure them with all my heart. Today I ask that You may intervene in all our plans and actions so we may grow in love and peace.
Please help us remain dedicated to the wellness of each other at all times and not be taken over by anger, impatience, or bitterness.
Lord, help us practice humility and forgiveness and stay connected to Your word so there may be unity in this family.
I ask this in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.”
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It’s almost impossible to find a family that has never fought or a relationship that has never experienced misunderstandings before.
Scuffles, quarrels, conflicts, and chaos are part of life, but we shouldn’t let them become the order of the day and take over our family’s peace and unity.
Wherever a challenge arises in our family affecting its unity, it’s vital to actively find the leading cause and possible solutions. This can be done when everybody puts their differences aside and attentively listens to each other’s opinions.
If things still don’t work, you can turn to God through the above prayer for family unity, which He shall grant.
7) Prayer for Peace and Unity in the Family
“Merciful Jesus,
This hour, I come before Your presence, thanking You for my precious family. I pray that You may continue blessing us and enabling us to live in peace and unity.
May every plan of the devil to disunite us be shattered in Your holy name. Please enable us to grow in love every day, which is only possible when there’s peace and unity.
I ask this in Your gracious name,
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Amen.”
Lack of unity and peace in a family can impact families negatively, such as preventing people from achieving unit goals and keeping them away from God’s favor.
Conversely, a family that lives harmoniously is so much happier and filled with God’s blessings and breakthroughs in every aspect of life.
As you pray for other family needs, it’s crucial to mention peace and unity, because the enemy fights hard to break families apart. Speak 1 Peter 3:8 into your family, which says:
“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.“
Before you leave, try these morning prayers for your family.
Should I Pray with My Family?
Absolutely! You can say the above prayers with your family during dinner or in the morning before everyone goes about their duties. Praying together as a family increases love, unity, and peace among one another.
How Many Times Can I Pray?
You can pray for your family’s unity and peace as often as you desire since the Bible doesn’t limit the number of times. However, your faith and trust in God should remain strong in all your prayers.
Will These Prayers Bring Unity to My Family?
Certainly! You can rest assured that these prayers will bring unity to your family, even during harsh conflicts.
Job 22:27 confirms that when we pray unto God, He will hear and grant our needs.
Final Thoughts
Growing up in a prayerful family is such a beautiful and powerful thing. Hopefully, the above prayers will benefit you as you seek to achieve a blessed family filled with peace and unity. You may never know the true power of these prayers until you try them.
