In the journey of faith, believers often turn to prayer for guidance and strength.
Recognizing our intrinsic worth in the eyes of God lays the groundwork for a prayer centered on self-love.
Through heartfelt conversations with the Divine, we seek to fully embrace the love that the Creator has for each of His children.
These 30 prayers, woven with sacred scriptures, resonate with the desire to love ourselves as fiercely as God loves us.
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Prayers For Self-Love As A Teen
1. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Dear Heavenly Father, help me find joy in every situation. Teach me to pray without ceasing, knowing that You are always listening.
Thank You for Your constant presence and the peace that surpasses understanding. Guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
2. Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Loving Father, when worry overwhelms me, remind me to bring my concerns to You.
May my prayers be filled with gratitude, knowing that Your peace will protect my heart and mind. Help me trust in Your perfect plan.
3. 1 John 5:14 (ESV)
“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.”
Dear God, grant me confidence in my prayers. May I seek Your will above all else, knowing that You hear me.
Strengthen my faith as I trust in Your loving response.
4. Colossians 4:2 (ESV)
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”
Heavenly Father, help me remain steadfast in prayer. May I be watchful and thankful, knowing that You are attentive to my needs.
Guide me as I seek Your presence.
5. Jeremiah 29:12 (ESV)
“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.”
God, I come before You with my heart’s desires. Thank You for promising to hear me. May my prayers draw me closer to You.
6. Mark 11:24 (ESV)
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
Lord, increase my faith. As I pray, help me believe that You are faithful in answering. May my requests align with Your perfect will.
7. Romans 12:12 (ESV)
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
God, fill me with hope and patience. May my prayers be a constant conversation with You, even in challenging times.
8. Psalm 145:18 (ESV)
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
Heavenly Father, I call upon You in truth. Draw near to me, for You are my refuge and strength. Thank You for always being close.
9. Psalm 139:14 (ESV)
“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.”
Loving Creator, thank You for fearfully and wonderfully designing me. Help me embrace my uniqueness and recognize the beauty of Your craftsmanship.
May I love myself as You love me.”
10. Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Heavenly Father, in moments of self-doubt, remind me of Your presence. Strengthen my spirit, knowing that You hold me securely.
Thank You for being my refuge and strength.
Prayers For Self-Love As A Family
1. Luke 11:2-4 (ESV)
“And he said to them, ‘When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.”
Gracious Father, we approach You with reverence. May Your name be sanctified in our lives. We seek Your kingdom and provision for each day.
Forgive us as we forgive others. Shield us from temptation and guide our steps, O God.
2. James 5:16 (ESV)
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
Merciful Healer, we confess our shortcomings before You. As a family, we lift one another in prayer.
May our intercession bring healing and restoration. Strengthen our faith, knowing that righteous prayers avail much.
3. Matthew 6:6 (ESV)
“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
Loving Father, we seek the quiet chambers of our hearts. In solitude, we pour out our souls to You.
May our hidden prayers find favor in Your sight. Reward us with Your presence and grace.
4. 1 John 5:15 (ESV)
“And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.”
Faithful God, we trust that You hear our petitions. As a family, we present our needs before You.
May our confidence in Your attentive ear strengthen our resolve. Grant us the desires aligned with Your will.
5. John 15:16 (ESV)
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.”
Sovereign Lord, we recognize Your choosing and purpose for our lives. As a family, we desire lasting fruitfulness.
In Jesus’ name, we ask for wisdom, provision, and divine favor. May our requests align with Your eternal plan.
6. Acts 16:25 (ESV)
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.”
God of deliverance, like Paul and Silas, we lift our voices in praise even in challenging times.
May our prayers and songs echo through the darkness, touching hearts and bringing freedom. Be glorified, O Lord.
7. Matthew 18:20 (ESV)
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
Lord, we gather as a family in Your name. Manifest Your presence among us. May our unity in prayer draw us closer to You.
Bless our fellowship, and let Your grace abound.
8. Psalm 18:6 (ESV)
“In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears.”
Compassionate God, in our distress, we cry out to You. As a family, we seek refuge in Your temple.
Hear our voices, O Lord. Extend Your hand of rescue and grant us peace.
9. James 1:6 (ESV)
“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.”
Faithful God, we approach You with unwavering faith. As a family, we seek Your guidance and provision.
Remove doubt from our hearts, and anchor us in Your promises. May our prayers be steadfast, trusting in Your sovereignty.
10. Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV)
“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.”
Revealing God, we call upon Your name. Speak to us, O Lord, in the quiet moments of prayer.
Reveal hidden truths, wisdom, and insights. As a family, we hunger for deeper intimacy with You.
Prayers For Self-Love As A Couple
1. Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”
Heavenly Father, I am Your workmanship. Help me see the purpose You’ve designed for me.
May I walk confidently in the good works You’ve prepared. Fill me with self-love rooted in my identity as Your beloved child.
Amen!
2. Psalm 46:10 (ESV)
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Sovereign Lord, in stillness, I recognize Your Majesty. Teach me to rest in Your love.
As I exalt You, may I also honor the vessel You’ve created—myself—with kindness and compassion.
Amen!
3. Isaiah 43:1 (ESV)
“But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.’”
Loving Shepherd, I am Yours. Thank You for redeeming me. May I release fear and embrace the truth that You know and cherish me.
Let self-love flow from this assurance.
Amen!
4. Psalm 27:1 (ESV)
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Almighty God, You are my light and salvation. In Your strength, fear dissipates.
May I love myself as one held securely in Your embrace. Grant me the courage to face life’s challenges.
Amen!
5. 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV)
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
Compassionate Father, I cast my anxieties upon You. Remind me that You care deeply for me.
As I release burdens, let self-love replace worry. Thank You for being my refuge.
Amen!
6. Psalm 23:1 (ESV)
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Shepherd of my soul, You provide abundantly. May I recognize that in You, I lack nothing. Let self-love spring from contentment and trust in Your provision.
Amen!
7. John 14:27 (ESV)
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
Prayer: Prince of Peace, Your gift of peace surpasses worldly understanding. May I love myself enough to seek inner tranquility.
Guard my heart against fear, knowing You hold me in perfect peace.
Amen!
8. Psalm 103:13-14 (ESV)
“As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.”
Gracious Father, Your compassion envelops me. You understand my frailty and imperfections.
May I love myself as You do—gently and with grace. Thank You for remembering that I am but dust, yet cherished in Your sight.
Amen!
9. Psalm 139:17-18 (ESV)
“How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you.”
Loving Creator, Your thoughts toward me outnumber the grains of sand. May I embrace this precious truth.
As I awaken each day, let self-love flow from the assurance that I am continually in Your presence.
Amen!
10. Romans 8:38-39 (ESV)
“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Prayer: Eternal God, Your love transcends all boundaries. Nothing can sever the bond between us.
May I love myself with the confidence that Your love endures forever. In Jesus’ name, I rest secure.
Amen!
Conclusion
As we conclude this sacred journey of self-discovery, may these prayers reverberate within our hearts.
Let them remind us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, deserving of love and kindness—especially from ourselves.
May we bear the torch of self-love, illuminating the path for others. In loving ourselves, we honor the One who loved us first.
Amen!