Prayer For Prisoners and Their Families~

Who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets the prisoners free~ Psalm 146:7

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound ~ Isaiah 61:1

Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering ~ Hebrew 13:3

For the Lord hears the needy and does not despise his own people who are prisoners ~ Psalm 69:33

To open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness ~ Isaiah 42:7

Let the groans of the prisoners come before you; according to your great power, preserve those doomed to die! Psalm 79:11

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them ~ Acts 16:25

And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his hands ~Acts 12:7

So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church ~Acts 12:5

And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were unfastened ~ Acts 16:26

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom~ 2 Corinthians 3:17

Prayer For Prisoners And Their Families

Oh God, my heart is heavy for those imprisoned and their families. I come before you today to pray for their well-being, safety, and protection in this challenging time.

Lord, I pray for the prisoners who are behind bars. May they find solace and comfort in your love and mercy and discover a sense of hope for the future. May they be filled with your peace and come to know you as their Savior.

I also pray for the families of prisoners that they may find solace in you during this difficult time. May they find strength in your presence and be filled with your peace, which surpasses all understanding.

Lord, I ask that you would provide for the needs of these families. May they have the necessary resources to provide for themselves and their loved ones. May they find support and encouragement from those around them.

I also pray for the prison staff that your wisdom and compassion may guide them. May they treat the prisoners with dignity and respect, and may they be a source of hope and encouragement for those who are incarcerated.

Finally, Lord, I pray for the justice system. May those responsible for administering justice be guided by your truth and righteousness. May they seek to restore and rehabilitate those who have been imprisoned, and may they work towards a system that is just and fair for all.

In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray~

Amen