12 Closing Prayers For Bible Study and Small Groups
Are you looking for closing prayers for your Bible study group or small group?
A group Bible study is a rewarding experience for you as a believer. It helps you deepen your understanding of God’s Word while getting close to and learning from other Christians.
In a small group, an opening prayer to bring our hearts to focus on the time with the Lord is important. A prayer at the end of the Bible study thanking God for all we’ve learned and presenting other prayer requests and specific needs is important too.
Prayers don’t always come naturally in the moment for everyone. Especially when you are in a group. Having a prayer to guide you can help encourage you and give you confidence. Here are 12 prayers to help you close your Bible study or small group with confidence.
Closing Bible study with a prayer is a wonderful way of closing it on a positive note. It is a way to end the session with a sense of purpose and commitment to putting God’s word into practice.
Studying the Word of God today is an important part of your spiritual journey as a believer. Participating in discussions about your faith helps you understand it better while you bond with other Christians.
A small group or Bible study group is a great place to engage with others and find love, a common purpose, and mutual encouragement in God’s word. You can learn from others, contribute your thoughts, and ask questions which ultimately help you with spiritual growth
Here are the 12 best Closing prayers for Bible study and small groups. These prayers are just a guide and can be changed to include the specific needs of the people in your small group. Praying will bring unity and focus back to God and His presence in your group.
Wondering if you’re saying the right words when you pray? Use Scripture. God honors His Word and the best way to pray is to pray His Word. Let’s pray!
1. General Short Prayer for Closing a Bible Study
One of the greatest promises Christ Jesus gave us is His presence. He promises that when we’re gathered in His name, during Bible studies, praying together, or worshiping He will be with us. This is a simple prayer to finish off a small group session.
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
Matthew 18:20
Gracious Father, thank you for the time we’ve had together in this group. We’re trusting that your presence was with us. May we reflect on the lessons from today’s meeting so that they stay in our hearts and we also apply them in our daily lives. Protect and guide us as we leave this place. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
2. Prayer for Provision for Small Group Members
God loves us and as our heavenly Father, He wants to provide for our needs. He is all-powerful and we can turn to Him trusting and having faith in his provision.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19 NIV
Faithful Father, thank you for granting us the opportunity to come together and study the Bible. We appreciate the guidance and wisdom we had in our time together. Help us as we continue to seek you and follow your ways.
Today, we bring every member of this small group to you. There are so many needs among us and we know that you Lord supply all our needs according to your riches in glory. Meet us at the point of our needs.
May those that are sick and need healing receive their healing today in Jesus’ name. Others amongst us are struggling financially, please open doors for them so that their needs are met by others in this group or the community.
We pray for those in need of comfort, breakthroughs, and emotional healing amongst us. May they look up to you as their hope and source of provision. We thank you in advance for your miracles, open doors, and provision. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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3. Prayer for protection for the group
We live in a world filled with danger and chaos. The enemy of our souls wants to cause us harm but we run to God for safety and security.
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil].”
Proverbs 18:10 AMP
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, we come to you today with hearts full of gratitude for your mercy and faithfulness in our lives. You have chosen us to be in your kingdom and allowed us this opportunity to be together as a group to learn from you.
We live in a dark and dangerous world. The people around us are not always loving and kind. Some want to harm us and our families. We pray that you would protect us. Your holy name is a strong tower that we can call upon to be our refuge in times of trouble.
May God’s presence follow us as we return to our daily lives. Spirit of God, surround us, protect us, and deliver us from harm. We are hidden in you Jesus and you are our main source of safety and security.
We dwell in the Shelter of the Most High God because we know that He is all-powerful. Guard us against the evil one, cover us with your glory, and watch over us as we rest in the shadow of your wings. Amen.
4. Prayer for God’s Will in Our Lives
Our Savior Jesus Christ was perfect in every way. Even though it was hard for Him to go to the cross and bear all our sins, He did it because He loves us and it was God’s will.
Doing the will of the Father is not easy but it’s an important way of showing that we love and obey Him so we can use this simple prayer to ask for His help in this area.
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”
Luke 22:42 NIV
Dear Father, as we come to the end of this Bible study session, we thank you for your grace. We have learned some important truths and principles. Give us the strength and courage to practice and obey your will daily. There is a blessing in following you and letting you lead in our lives. Guide us as we leave this place. Amen.
5. Prayer for Strength as We Navigate Difficult Times
As members of a Bible study group, some may be going through tough times and need God’s help and strength through it all. Pray for any specific circumstances members have shared in your session and use the following prayer as a guide.
“O Lord, do not stay far away!
You are my strength; come quickly to my aid!”
Psalm 22:19 NLT
“So be strong and courageous,
all you who put your hope in the Lord!”
Psalm 31:24 NLT
Dear God, your word today has come at the right time. We deal with so many different situations and the most difficult people in our lives. Your promises give us strength and courage to stand firm in our faith.
Come quickly and help us Lord for our hope is in you. Hold us in your right hand, prepare us, and strengthen us for the battles and difficult times we will face when we leave this place. Amen.
6. Prayer for Trusting God in Your Small Group
Trusting God is a journey. It takes time as we see His faithfulness and goodness in different situations and understand that He is with us and for us always.
We need to trust God in good times and in challenging ones too. He allows the tough times for a reason because He knows what we need to go through to get to our purpose. You can use the following prayer and ask God to strengthen you and give you hope.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5 NIV
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 NIV
Dear God, we honor you today as your children. Thank you for always looking out for us. Forgive us for doubting you, for worrying, and for trying so hard to work everything out on our own.
As we go through this spiritual journey, give us faith in you to believe in the Word of God and trust your promises. You are always good to us no matter what. You are faithful even when we are not. Help us to trust you more and to overcome our unbelief. We recognize and believe that you can accomplish far more and do far greater than we ever thought possible.
Holy Spirit, teach us to have faith in you and confidence in your power. May we rely on you completely with our lives and those of our loved ones. Help us not to do things our own way but to trust that everything happens for our good and our personal growth.
There are great things that you have planned for us only if we can wait on you. As we have read and studied your word together in this meeting, may we trust in your promises and hold onto them for they will sustain us in all situations. Amen.
7. Prayer for Understanding and Discernment in Learning God’s Word
As believers, we need to be able to discern between good and evil. This is something you can pray for in your Bible study. The enemy schemes and plots and can deceive us so this is something we need God’s help and grace to watch out for.
“But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.”
Hebrews 5:14 NIV
Gracious God, we come to you today asking that you may help us understand your word as we study it. Give us insights and wisdom as we learn from each other. We pray for discernment and understanding of the times we are in as your children. Holy Spirit, be with us and help us to always make the right decisions according to your truth. Amen.
8. Prayer for Thanksgiving for all God has Provided
Having an attitude of gratitude is an important way to honor the Lord. He wants us to always be thankful for what He does for us. Because He loves us and is generous, we should always be thankful for the time we have with others studying the Bible.
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Faithful Father, thank you for the wonderful time we’ve had learning from you. Thank you that as we gather here we have a common purpose to get to know you more and grow in our individual relationships with you.
We appreciate that God’s Word today has refreshed us, made us wiser, and given us direction, comfort, and hope. Thank You for this community of believers that you’ve blessed us with. We appreciate you and your presence tonight. Amen.
9. A Short Prayer to Apply God’s Word
One great way to remember God’s Word is to apply it in our daily lives. Pray that you not only be inspired by others in the Bible study group but that you apply the biblical principles in your daily lives as well.
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
James 1:22 ESV
Dear Lord, may your goodness and mercy follow us for the rest of the week. Lead us as we return to our daily lives and remind us of the truth of your word and the promises you’ve given us. We need God’s guidance so that we’re not only hearers of the word but doers as well. May your truth continue to guide us in the week ahead. Amen.
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10. Short Prayer to Become Obedient to God’s Word
The Bible is filled with principles that transform our lives. But it’s not always easy to accept them because of our sinful nature. Let’s pray the following prayer asking for God’s grace and His help to make us obedient to His word.
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”
Ezekiel 36:26 NIV
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for opening our eyes to your truth. Remove the heart of stone that we have which makes us disobey you and become rebellious. Put a new spirit in us and let your word change us to become more Christ-like. We pray for this in your name Jesus Christ. Amen.
11. Prayer to Close a Bible Study at Home
Hosting a group Bible study in your home is a wonderful way of showing hospitality. If you have the opportunity to bring people together in your home, use it and you’ll surely receive the Lord’s blessing.
You don’t need to have the perfect Instagram house, but just the right humble attitude of receiving others, loving them, and sharing what God has given you.
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.”
Romans 12:13 ESV
Father God Thank you for the opportunity to host fellow believers in our home. May we continue to find mutual encouragement in this Bible Study group so that we can grow closer to each other and closer to you. Spirit of God, help us to bear fruit in our lives through your grace and power.
As we have come to the end of a Bible Study session, may you equip us to be true ambassadors of Christ in our homes, workplaces, school, and the community we are in. May we offer God’s help to those who are lost and seeking God in their lives. May we shine with your grace and mercy and be a light in the darkness, wherever we are today.
Now as everyone leaves, may you go with them, guide them and protect them until they reach their homes. Bless the ones in this home who are staying behind and may your peace, love, and joy continue to be amongst us all. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
12. Prayer for God’s Blessing for the Bible Study Group
As you close the Bible study time, pray for God’s blessing upon each member. Ask the Lord to bless even those who could not attend and their families too.
“The Lord bless you
and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26 NIV
Dear God, thank you for this wonderful meeting and community. Thank you for the love that we share in the body of Christ. We pray and ask humbly that You would bless each member of this small group. May your face shine on them in their homes and wherever they go.
We pray for you to give them your perfect peace and grace. Bless us so we can be a blessing to others.
We remember those who could not attend today and ask that you would bless them too until we meet again. May the spirit of God continue to be with us as we leave this place.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
What better way to round out your small group time than by coming together and closing in prayer? It’s important to ask if anyone in the group has prayer requests and pray for their specific needs.
May these long and short closing prayers equip you as you close a Bible study session. Use them to guide you as you close your Bible study time in the best way.
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