The Bible’s shortest prayers are among its most powerful. A father whose son was sick came to Jesus and said, “Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” Another, the royal official at Capernaum, said simply, “Sir, come down ere my child die.” Jesus answered both.
Historical Context
A Short Daily Prayer for My Son
Lord, bless my son today.
Keep him safe, keep him good, and keep him close to you.
Amen.
For Protection
Jesus, put your hand over my son wherever he is right now.
Amen.
For a Son Who Is Struggling
Lord, my son is hurting and I can’t fix it.
Be with him where I can’t be.
Amen.
For His Future
Father, guide my son to the work, the wife and the life you have for him.
Amen.
A Bedtime Blessing
May God bless you and keep you tonight.
St Joseph, watch over my boy.
Amen.
Best Times for This Prayer
- At school drop-off or as he leaves the house.
- When he’s driving, travelling or out late.
- When he’s going through a hard time.
- At bedtime, with a hand on his head.
Scripture Connection
“And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” — Mark 9:24
This father’s prayer was short, honest and tearful. Jesus didn’t ask for more. He healed the boy.
Related prayers
For more, see the Birthday Prayer for Son, Prayer for a Young Man and A Mother’s Prayer.