Prayer for Compassion
Compassion is the heartbeat of God’s love, calling us to reflect His mercy and kindness in a hurting world. This collection of 40 strong prayers for compassion invites you to seek a heart transformed by His grace, to love deeply, and to serve others with humility.
Each prayer, paired with a powerful Bible verse, guides you to embody Christ’s compassion in your words, actions, and relationships. Whether for the brokenhearted, the marginalized, or even your enemies, these prayers will inspire you to live out God’s love with purpose and grace.
1. A Prayer for Compassion in My Heart
Dear God, I seek Your compassion to fill my heart. Help me love others deeply, reflecting Your mercy and kindness.
Colossians 3:12
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” I pray for a compassionate heart. Thank You for Your love. Amen.
2. A Prayer for Compassion Toward the Hurting
Heavenly Father, I ask for compassion to comfort those in pain. Guide me to show Your love to those who suffer.
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” I pray to mirror Your care. Thank You for Your comfort. Amen.
3. A Prayer for Compassion in Speech
Lord, I seek compassion in my words. Let my speech be kind and uplifting, reflecting Your grace to others.
Ephesians 4:29
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs.” I pray for compassionate words. Thank You for Your guidance. Amen.
4. A Prayer for Compassion for Enemies
Dear God, I ask for compassion toward those who oppose me. Help me love and forgive as You do, despite their actions.
Matthew 5:44
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” I pray for a heart of forgiveness. Thank You for Your example. Amen.
5. A Prayer for Compassion in Actions
Father, I seek compassion in my deeds. Guide my hands to serve others with Your love and generosity.
1 John 3:18
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” I pray for compassionate actions. Thank You for Your truth. Amen.
6. A Prayer for Compassion for the Poor
Lord, I ask for compassion for the poor and needy. Open my heart to share Your provision with those in want.
Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” I pray for generosity. Thank You for Your reward. Amen.
7. A Prayer for Compassion in Relationships
Dear God, I seek compassion in my relationships. Help me understand and support others with Your love and grace.
1 Peter 3:8
“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” I pray for relational compassion. Thank You for Your unity. Amen.
8. A Prayer for Compassion for the Sick
Heavenly Father, I ask for compassion for those who are ill. Guide me to comfort and pray for their healing.
James 5:14
“Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.” I pray for healing compassion. Thank You for Your care. Amen.
9. A Prayer for Compassion in Forgiveness
Lord, I seek compassion to forgive others. Soften my heart to extend Your mercy to those who have wronged me.
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” I pray for a forgiving heart. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
10. A Prayer for Compassion for the Lost
Dear God, I ask for compassion for those who do not know You. Guide me to share Your love and truth with them.
Luke 15:7
“There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons.” I pray for evangelistic compassion. Thank You for Your joy. Amen.
11. A Prayer for Compassion in Conflict
Father, I seek compassion in times of conflict. Help me respond with understanding and seek peace as You do.
Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” I pray for peaceful compassion. Thank You for Your harmony. Amen.
12. A Prayer for Compassion for the Grieving
Lord, I ask for compassion for those who mourn. Help me comfort them with Your love and presence.
Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” I pray to offer Your comfort. Thank You for Your closeness. Amen.
13. A Prayer for Compassion in Serving
Dear God, I seek compassion in my service. Let my actions reflect Your heart for those I help and uplift.
Galatians 5:13
“Serve one another humbly in love.” I pray for servant-hearted compassion. Thank You for Your example. Amen.
14. A Prayer for Compassion for Children
Heavenly Father, I ask for compassion for children. Protect and guide them, and help me show Your love to them.
Matthew 19:14
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” I pray for childlike compassion. Thank You for Your care. Amen.
15. A Prayer for Compassion in Listening
Lord, I seek compassion in listening to others. Help me hear their hearts with patience and understanding.
James 1:19
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” I pray for attentive compassion. Thank You for Your wisdom. Amen.
16. A Prayer for Compassion for the Elderly
Dear God, I ask for compassion for the elderly. Help me honor and care for them with Your kindness and respect.
Leviticus 19:32
“Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God.” I pray for respectful compassion. Thank You for Your guidance. Amen.
17. A Prayer for Compassion in Trials
Father, I seek compassion for those facing trials. Guide me to support and uplift them with Your strength.
2 Corinthians 1:4
“Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” I pray for comforting compassion. Thank You for Your strength. Amen.
18. A Prayer for Compassion for Strangers
Lord, I ask for compassion for strangers I meet. Help me show Your love and kindness to those I do not know.
Hebrews 13:2
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” I pray for welcoming compassion. Thank You for Your love. Amen.
19. A Prayer for Compassion in Giving
Dear God, I seek compassion in my giving. Open my heart to share generously with those in need.
2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” I pray for generous compassion. Thank You for Your provision. Amen.
20. A Prayer for Compassion for the Oppressed
Heavenly Father, I ask for compassion for the oppressed. Help me advocate for justice and show Your love to them.
Psalm 82:3
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” I pray for justice-driven compassion. Thank You for Your righteousness. Amen.
21. A Prayer for Compassion in Patience
Lord, I seek compassion through patience. Help me bear with others in love, reflecting Your grace.
Ephesians 4:2
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” I pray for patient compassion. Thank You for Your grace. Amen.
22. A Prayer for Compassion for the Broken
Dear God, I ask for compassion for those who are broken. Help me reach out with Your healing love and care.
Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” I pray for healing compassion. Thank You for Your restoration. Amen.
23. A Prayer for Compassion in Understanding
Father, I seek compassion to understand others. Open my heart to see their struggles through Your eyes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” I pray for empathetic compassion. Thank You for Your wisdom. Amen.
24. A Prayer for Compassion for the Lonely
Lord, I ask for compassion for the lonely. Help me be Your presence to those who feel isolated and unloved.
Psalm 68:6
“God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing.” I pray for comforting compassion. Thank You for Your love. Amen.
25. A Prayer for Compassion in Humility
Dear God, I seek compassion through humility. Help me serve others with a heart that honors You above all.
Philippians 2:3
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” I pray for humble compassion. Thank You for Your example. Amen.
26. A Prayer for Compassion for the Weary
Heavenly Father, I ask for compassion for the weary. Guide me to offer rest and encouragement in Your name.
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” I pray for restorative compassion. Thank You for Your rest. Amen.
27. A Prayer for Compassion in Encouragement
Lord, I seek compassion to encourage others. Help me uplift those who are discouraged with Your hope.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” I pray for uplifting compassion. Thank You for Your hope. Amen.
28. A Prayer for Compassion for the Hopeless
Dear God, I ask for compassion for those without hope. Help me share Your light and promise of a better future.
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope.” I pray for hopeful compassion. Thank You for Your joy. Amen.
29. A Prayer for Compassion in Sharing
Father, I seek compassion in sharing Your blessings. Help me give freely to those in need with Your love.
Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over.” I pray for generous compassion. Thank You for Your abundance. Amen.
30. A Prayer for Compassion for the Marginalized
Lord, I ask for compassion for the marginalized. Help me advocate for and love those who are overlooked.
Isaiah 1:17
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.” I pray for justice-driven compassion. Thank You for Your righteousness. Amen.
31. A Prayer for Compassion in Kindness
Dear God, I seek compassion through kindness. Let my actions reflect Your gentle and loving heart to all.
Micah 6:8
“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” I pray for kind compassion. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
32. A Prayer for Compassion for the Suffering
Heavenly Father, I ask for compassion for those who suffer. Guide me to comfort them with Your love and peace.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort.” I pray for comforting compassion. Thank You for Your care. Amen.
33. A Prayer for Compassion in Empathy
Lord, I seek compassion to empathize with others. Help me feel their pain and respond with Your love.
Romans 12:15
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” I pray for empathetic compassion. Thank You for Your heart. Amen.
34. A Prayer for Compassion for the Outcast
Dear God, I ask for compassion for the outcast. Help me welcome and love those who feel rejected.
Luke 14:13
“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind.” I pray for inclusive compassion. Thank You for Your love. Amen.
35. A Prayer for Compassion in Forgiveness
Father, I seek compassion to forgive readily. Help me release grudges and extend Your grace to others.
Colossians 3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” I pray for forgiving compassion. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
36. A Prayer for Compassion for the Brokenhearted
Lord, I ask for compassion for the brokenhearted. Help me comfort them with Your healing and love.
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” I pray for healing compassion. Thank You for Your closeness. Amen.
37. A Prayer for Compassion in Generosity
Dear God, I seek compassion in my generosity. Open my heart to give freely to those in need.
Proverbs 22:9
“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” I pray for generous compassion. Thank You for Your provision. Amen.
38. A Prayer for Compassion for the Weary
Heavenly Father, I ask for compassion for the weary. Help me offer rest and encouragement in Your name.
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” I pray for restorative compassion. Thank You for Your rest. Amen.
39. A Prayer for Compassion in Love
Lord, I seek compassion through Your love. Fill me with Your heart to care deeply for those around me.
1 Corinthians 13:4
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” I pray for loving compassion. Thank You for Your love. Amen.
40. A Prayer for Compassion in All Things
Dear God, I ask for compassion in every part of my life. Let Your love guide my thoughts, words, and actions.
Micah 6:8
“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” I pray for all-encompassing compassion. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
Conclusion
A Prayer for Compassion is more than words; it’s a commitment to live with an open heart. By embracing this practice, we cultivate a world where empathy triumphs over indifference, uniting us in a shared journey toward healing and hope.
Let us carry this prayer forward, transforming lives through acts of kindness and understanding.
