Having a place to shelter and you can call home is a privilege. Statistics show the level of homelessness across the world is increasing with the rising cost of living alongside other factors.
Whichever the reason for becoming homeless, the experience is quite disheartening. These people often go without the basic needs of water, food and a warm place to rest.
As a believer, you shouldn’t neglect the homeless but pray for them to find hope and, most importantly, the blessing of a home. Below are seven short prayers for the homeless to say anytime you think of them.
Before you even start, save these prayers for bad weather.
1) Blessing Prayer for the Homeless
“Dear Lord,
I take this moment to bring the homeless before Your mighty presence. Your Word says in Psalms 68:6 that You make homes for the homeless and lead prisoners to freedom.
Today, I believe You will bless them with shelters to shield them from harsh weather conditions. Please send someone to their rescue and bless them with their daily needs.
In Your mighty name, I pray and trust.
Amen.”
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The Bible asks believers to pray and intercede for one another with consistency and great faith. Praying for one another means you also remember those who are not in your inner circle like the needy and homeless.
Even without a direct testimony of being homeless, you know how terrible and devastating it can be when you don’t have a roof over your head.
Most times, people without homes might be going through much more, from family rejection to struggles and loneliness. The best thing to do for these people is to pray to God to bless them because He is the divine provider.
2) Short Prayer for Homeless Families
“Heavenly Father,
I come before You this hour, thanking You for the gift of shelter and protection. May You remember every homeless family today and bless them with a place to call home.
I also pray that You cover them from all dangers, including the risk of diseases, adverse weather, and attacks. Please increase their faith in You even though the river may appear deep.
In the name of Jesus, I pray and believe.
Amen.”
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We need to view homeless families as our brothers and sisters without the popular stereotypes about them. Every believer has a spiritual and physical responsibility towards these families.
Besides praying, it would be essential to dedicate a portion of your earnings towards helping people in need. You could also open your doors for a homeless family or person if possible.
Doing so will fulfill the Word of God in Proverbs 19:17, which says:
“Whoever is kind to the needy lends to the God, and He will reward them for what they have done.”
3) Prayer to Attract Luck to the Homeless
“Everlasting God,
I come to You with a heavy heart for our brothers and sisters in Christ who don’t have permanent shelter and are faced with endless security issues.
Please be with them and give them extra guidance, peace, and warmth in these frustrating times. They may not believe in luck, but I do. Lord, grant them hope when they are hopeless.
In Jesus’ name, I pray.
Amen.”
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No matter the circumstance that leads to homelessness, such victims are always fragile and often at their lowest point. The Lord calls us to care for these poor in spirit.
He tells us not to exploit these people but to share our blessings and privileges with them.
“There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.” — Deuteronomy 15:11.
We can pray for their luck, including finding shelter, comfort, peace of mind, hope, safety, and food.
October 10th marks World Homelessness Day when believers gather to pray, provide different supplies, and strategize relocating these people.
Also save these catholic guardian angel prayers for adults.
4) Prayer to Protect the Homeless Families
“Almighty Father,
Your Word often speaks about people who need solace and refuge in You. Today, I pray that You may protect every homeless family from danger.
Please provide shelter, food, and the medical care they require. I pray that they find hope and help in Your mighty name.
In Jesus’ name, I pray.
Amen.”
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It’s heartbreaking to see your brothers and sisters in Christ living in the streets and struggling for basic needs. In such moments, prayer is one of the most effective tools to find restoration.
Every time you say your usual prayers, take a moment to remember those who don’t have a roof above them. A short prayer like this is enough to uplift their faith and make significant differences in their lives.
Jesus calls us to love and cherish those in need and not oppress them through the chronicle of Lazarus and the rich man, in Luke 16:19-25.
“But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony.” — Luke 16:25.
It can be easy to forget them when surrounded by earthly comforts, but that goes against the will of God.
5) Prayer to Comfort the Homeless
“Dear God,
I ask You to bless the homeless with immeasurable comfort of mind, body, and soul. Please shelter them so that they stop being distressed.
I pray that You remove everything causing them grief and sorrow right now. May You also touch the hearts of those who are privileged so they can learn the importance of sharing.
In Your precious name, I pray.
Amen.”
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Challenging times often bring frustrating thoughts, which in turn lead to health issues such as insomnia, high blood pressure, or depression.
Unfortunately, that’s what the homeless people experience almost daily, with nowhere to turn to for shelter.
Sometimes, you can extend your help through material needs and emotional support. Remember, you shouldn’t show off when helping the needy because you are doing it for the Lord.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:3-4:
“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
6) Prayer to Attract Abundance to the Homeless
“Gracious Savior,
You are ever a refuge when we are helpless. Today, I pray that You send abundant blessings and hope to the homeless families and individuals.
Let them see Your love and grace in both Word and deed through offering shelter and other basic needs. I pray that You don’t let us forget Your command to love and support those in need.
Thank You, Father.
Amen.”
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Believers should be at the front line of praying and helping the homeless because it’s God’s command. Even Jesus, who was rich, became poor so that through His neediness, we might think and become rich.
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” — 2 Corinthians 8:9.
When you’re blessed with materials like a shelter, it shouldn’t be an opportunity to brag but to help those in need. The Lord will not only bless you but also open your doors for more blessings.
John 10:20 says Jesus came to give us not just life but an abundant life. Therefore, God’s will for His people is for them to enjoy bountiful blessings from different aspects.
7) Miracle Protecting Prayer for the Homeless
“Merciful God,
I say this prayer for the protection of the homeless as they navigate this challenging life. May You shield them from all unfortunate situations like natural calamities, abuse, violence, and hunger.
Please guide them to safe shelters so they can be covered from all the complications of living outside. I ask this in Your compassionate name.
Amen.”
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The Bible tells us amid all the trials and tribulations of this world, we can always find hope in God through prayers.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33.
It doesn’t matter how long someone has been homeless or whatever circumstance they lost a roof over their head.
Be confident to pray for them and believe God, who can move mountains, can and will help them.
It is also essential to engage in welfare programs to assist homeless people. These programs often work on finding material needs or safe accommodation for those in need.
Can Anyone Pray for the Homeless?
Why not? Anyone can say these prayers to bless and comfort the homeless while asking God to fulfill their daily needs.
Whether you’re just a believer or a church leader, you can confidently pray for these people with great faith that God will save them, for nothing is impossible with Him.
Will These Prayers Really Help These People?
A big yes! If there’s something you should never doubt about God, it is His power to answer prayers made with unwavering faith and trust.
He will surely answer your prayers for the homeless in different ways, including sheltering them, protecting them from adverse weather conditions, and guarding their health.
Can I Start Praying Right Now?
Indeed, you can start praying for homeless individuals and families as soon as now. These people need your constant prayers to find hope, peace, and strength to face the challenging life.
Even better, you can visit and encourage them to pray with you by forming a Bible study group to explore God’s Word and teachings. You can also offer them reading supplies like Bibles and simplified printed prayers.
Final Thoughts
With so many natural calamities like hurricanes and earthquakes, many families are being made homeless and have nowhere to turn to. As you pray for your other needs, remember to bring these people before the Lord and ask Him to sustain them.
By doing so, you will be fulfilling the law of Christ as said in Galatians 6:2. Your prayers will be beneficial, coupled with constantly preaching and advocating for the safety of the homeless.
