8 Blessed Prayers For Communion - The Lord's Supper Prayer

Communion is a very special time where you can take part in remembering all that Jesus did for you on the Cross and through His Resurrection.

This is a time to stop and examine oneself. Use it as a means in which to reflect on your life and your walk with the Lord.

What you say during a Communion prayer, why partake in the giving of thanks, and what is the Lord's Supper, are all questions that will be answered.

The 8 powerful prayers below are anointed and you can use them as often as you like to share in the body and blood of the risen Jesus Christ.

1) Examine Me Father

Father, I bow my knees before You during this time of reflection. Help me examine my faith as I come before You. I will eat this bread and drink this cup as You instruct in the Bible. Thank You because the price that Jesus paid allows me to participate in communion. Your love for me was expressed without question as You gave Your Son for me. Strengthen and cleanse me. Amen.

2) Thank You Lord

Dear God, there is no one like Your Son! He paid the price for me while I was yet a sinner. He was nailed to the Cross on my behalf and I raise my hands in gratitude! Forgive me if I have fallen short. As I take this bread and drink this cup, I do so because of Jesus. I love and reverence You Lord. Amen.

3) It's All About Jesus

Everlasting Father, Jesus came that I might have life through Him. In the scriptures, He showed us how to take the bread and the cup in remembrance of Him. I am following His instructions now and I take this time of reflection seriously. Thank You that through His sacrifice I have been set free indeed. In His Name, amen.

4) Until He Comes Again

God, it is important that I adhere to what Your Word says about the Lord's Supper. I am taking the bread and the cup and will do so until Jesus comes again. I am forever grateful for the hope that has been given to me through His sacrifice. Thank you for Communion. Thank You that I am in relationship with You. My sins have been washed and I am now a child of God. Amen.

5) Everlasting Life

Dear God, Jesus made it clear that if we eat His flesh and drink His blood we can have the promised everlasting life. Hallelujah! I believe and in remembrance of Him I am taking this bread and cup now. Thank You for watching over me and preparing a place in Heaven when my time here on earth is complete. All I want to do is honor You here on earth. In Jesus' Name, amen.

6) None Can Compare

Heavenly Father, You are the Great I Am! None can compare to You! Thank You that through Communion, I can express my relationship with You! I now have eternal life through You. All that Jesus did for me was more than enough that I might spend eternity with You. Words cannot fully express my thankfulness. Amen.

7) The Bread and The Blood

Father, thank You for Jesus. The bread and the blood represent what He did. Communion is a powerful time to remember and acknowledge my wonderful Saviour and Lord. This wine is to be taken reverently. This bread is to be eaten with respect. I am using these two elements to cause me to focus on my relationship with You right now. Amen.

8) One With God

Dear God, I have eternal life through Christ. Jesus said that the bread is His body and the wine is His blood. I take both in remembrance of Him. I now have a spiritual union with You. My sins have been forgiven and I have been washed clean. Through Jesus' great sacrifice, I am now in complete fellowship with You and I am free. Amen.

What is a good prayer for communion?

Dear God, as I take part in this remembrance, I thank You for sending Jesus. Thank You that He paid the price for me so that I can have a relationship with You. His body was broken so that I may be healed and restored. His blood was shed that I might be forgiven. Please forgive and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Fill me with Your Spirit so that I might please You daily. Amen.

What do you say when you take communion?

When participating in the giving of thanks, say what is on your heart. Seek God's mercy and forgiveness as you bring to remembrance the price that was paid on your behalf. Open your heart and let God speak to you.

What are the Bible verses for communion?

The most popular scriptures for communion are the following:

1 Corinthians 11:22-32

1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Hebrews 10:24-25

Acts 2:42

Matthew 26:29

How often can I take communion?

Communion can be done as often as one likes. It is up to the individual. Taking communion is about remembering what Christ did and that can certainly be done daily.

Can any bread be used for communion?

Yes, you can use any bread, whether it's leavened or not. It much more important that your heart and mind are in the right place than the bread that you choose to use to partake in the Lord's Supper.