These short Christmas prayers for family are written to help you pray together simply and meaningfully during the holiday season. Each prayer is easy to read aloud and perfect for family gatherings, Christmas dinner, bedtime, or quiet moments at home.
Short Christmas Prayer for Family Peace
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for bringing our family together this Christmas.
Fill our home with Your peace and calm every troubled heart.
Remove all tension and replace it with love and understanding.
We trust our family into Your loving hands.
Amen.
This short prayer is ideal when family conversations feel stressful or overwhelming.
Short Christmas Prayer for Family Unity
Prayer:
Lord God,
We thank You for the gift of family this Christmas season.
Unite our hearts with love, patience, and forgiveness.
Help us to listen, understand, and support one another.
Let Your presence strengthen our bond.
Amen.
Pray this when family members gather after time apart.
Short Christmas Prayer for Family Gathering
Prayer:
Dear Lord,
As we gather together this Christmas, we thank You for each person here.
Bless our conversations, our laughter, and our time together.
May kindness, joy, and gratitude fill this home today.
We celebrate the gift of Jesus with thankful hearts.
Amen.
This prayer works well at the start of a family gathering.
Short Christmas Dinner Prayer for Family
Prayer:
Gracious God,
Thank You for this meal and for the hands that prepared it.
Bless our family as we share this food together.
May our table be filled with peace, love, and joy.
We are grateful for Your faithful provision.
Amen.
Use this prayer before your Christmas meal.
Short Christmas Prayer for Family at Bedtime
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for watching over our family today.
As we rest tonight, fill our hearts with Your peace.
Protect our home and grant us refreshing sleep.
We place our trust in You.
Amen.
This prayer is perfect for ending Christmas Day with gratitude.
Short Christmas Prayer for Family Blessings
Prayer:
Lord,
We thank You for the many blessings You have given our family.
Guide us with wisdom, protect us with Your love,
and lead us with Your light this Christmas season.
May our lives honor You always.
Amen.
Pray this when asking God’s blessing over your family.
Short Christmas Prayer for Family Healing
Prayer:
Dear Jesus,
You came to bring hope and healing to the world.
Touch every member of our family with Your peace and strength.
Heal emotional wounds and restore joy to our hearts.
We trust in Your care.
Amen.
This prayer is helpful when family members are hurting or unwell.
Short Christmas Prayer for Family Gratitude
Prayer:
Father God,
We thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness.
Thank You for the gift of Jesus and the gift of family.
Help us to live with grateful hearts today and always.
We praise You with joy.
Amen.
Pray this prayer during moments of thanksgiving.
Short Christmas Prayer for Children and Parents
Prayer:
Loving God,
Bless the children and parents in our family.
Guide us with patience, wisdom, and love.
Help us grow together in faith and kindness.
We place our family under Your care.
Amen.
This prayer is ideal for families with young children.
When to Pray These Short Christmas Prayers
You can use these short Christmas prayers for family:
- Before Christmas dinner
- During family gatherings
- At bedtime on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
- During moments of stress or conflict
- As part of a daily family prayer time
Short prayers help families stay focused and connected to God during busy holiday moments.
Final Encouragement
Christmas is a time to celebrate the greatest gift of all Jesus Christ. Through simple prayer, families can invite peace, love, and God’s presence into their homes. These short Christmas prayers for family are meant to be spoken with faith, gratitude, and togetherness.
May your home be filled with joy, unity, and the peace of Christ this Christmas season.
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