These 7 communion prayers in the Bible will lead you into a prayerful and thoughtful meditation of the love of the Lord Jesus Christ. Communion is a wonderful opportunity for God’s children to remember the selfless sacrifice of our Savior and Lord.
Receiving the elements with a prayerful heart makes it all meaningful.
Let us pray.
Prayers for Communion in the Bible
Short Prayer
Lord, as I prepare to take communion, I remember Your sacrifice and the precious blood You shed for me. Help me to approach Your table with a pure heart and grateful spirit, truly understanding the depth of Your love. Amen.
📖 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
"For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, 'This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.' For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes."
Short Prayer for Communion
Heavenly Father, I come to You in prayer so full of hope and faith. I am so thankful for the gift of communion and for the chance to remember what You have done for Your people. I pray that my heart would be opened and that I would be able to receive all that You have for me. I ask that You would cleanse me of anything that is not of You and that Your Holy Spirit would fill me. I surrender everything to You now and ask that You would use me for Your glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
📖 Matthew 26:26-28
"While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, 'Take and eat; this is my body.' Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.'"
Communion Prayer in the Bible on Salvation
Loving Father, I thank you for sending the Lord Jesus, the author, and finisher of my faith. In Him I have redemption, through the precious blood He had shed on the cross for my sin. By faith in His saving grace, I have access to Your throne. A friend to sinners, a mediator to the sinning, Jesus, my Lord has made salvation certain and permanent for me. Thank you for not withholding your only begotten Son so that anyone who comes in childlike faith and surrender may be partakers of His grace and heirs of salvation. Oh, merciful Father, as I take communion at this time, I meditate on your amazing grace. Thank you for saving me. Thank you for your undeserved grace. Praise be unto you, my Lord and my God. Amen.
📖 John 6:53-56
"Jesus said to them, 'Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.'"
Communion Prayer for Faithfulness
Eternal Father, I take communion in praise and worship of you. You are forever faithful, and your love is steadfast. I remember the promise of the Scriptures that Christ loves His own and He loves them to the end. Nothing can ever separate me from your love. Not anything in this world, nor anything that is yet to come. Neither life nor death can separate me from your enduring love. Thank you for your great faithfulness and love. Enable me to stay faithful to you as you are faithful to me. Let Your Spirit keep me close, don’t ever let me drift away. In your presence, let me take refuge and find rest. Amen.
📖 1 Corinthians 11:27-29
"So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves."
Communion Prayer of Worship
Gracious Father, as I take communion, I pause to worship and praise the Bread of life who came down from heaven to give life to the world. The Lord Jesus promised that whosoever comes to Him will not hunger. Whoever places their faith in Him will no longer thirst. The Lord Jesus Christ is my fulfillment. Every need in Him is satisfied. I am strengthened, I am strong. I partake of the bread and thank my Savior that I live forever. I praise you God for your life-giving sacrifice. Praise the Lord. Amen.
📖 Luke 22:19-20
"And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.'"
Communion Prayer of Thanksgiving
Sovereign Lord, praise be unto you for sending your only begotten Son to fulfill Scriptures. The Gospel is true and it is sure. Christ suffered, died, and was buried to pay for my sins. He ransomed me from the chains of sin, death, and hell. On the third day, He rose victorious against sin, death, and the evil one. He has swallowed up death in victory. By this Gospel, I am forever saved through faith in Christ’s finished work. And as I receive the elements, the bread as a token of your broken body, the wine, as a token of your shed blood, my heart bows in humility and gratitude. Thank you, Triune God. You have given me victory in every way. Nothing can move me because I am an overcomer through the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen and amen.
📖 John 15:4-5
"Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."
Communion Prayer of Remembrance
Dear God, as I break the bread of remembrance, I meditate on your body that was broken for me. Your side was pierced because of my sin. You were crushed for all my iniquity. The due punishment meant for my rebellion was placed upon you. Because of your wounds, I found healing. Oh, Lord Jesus, I am forever grateful for your sacrifice on the cross. Thank you for dying for my sins, and thank you for the command to observe communion as often as we can to remember your redeeming sacrifice. I do not want to forget, and I won’t ever forget that through the Cross I have now crossed from death to life. Praise you, Father, Praise you God the Son and praise you the Holy Spirit. All three in one, I praise you for salvation full and free. Amen.
📖 1 Peter 2:24
"He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed."
Communion Prayer for Selfless Love
Father in heaven, as I drink the cup of remembrance, I meditate on your shed blood on the cross. Your blood washed away all my sins. You are the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. I am forever changed by your selfless love. You have greatly shown the truth that there is no greater love than to lay one’s life for his friends. Oh, dear Jesus, teach me to love as you love, especially my enemies. Teach me to pray for those who persecute me and to share your saving Word even to them, given the chance. Empower me to love my neighbors and to be concerned for their welfare the way I am naturally concerned about my own affairs. Above all, create in me the desire and ability to love the Father with all my heart, mind, soul, and strength. Be pleased with my heart, oh, my Lord and Savior, Amen.
📖 Romans 5:8
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Communion Prayer to Abide
Redeeming God, as I remember the death of Christ, I think of His last words to the disciples. He came to give us life, not just any life, but abundant life. He came to give us joy, and in Him, our joy is truly complete. Help me to abide in Christ, for without Him I am helpless. Apart from Christ, life has no meaning. It has no lasting purpose. In Christ, I live, move, and have my being. He created me and He completes me. In Him, I can do all things. Oh, Father, teach me to understand and remember that as the branch is forever dependent on the vine, I am forever dependent on You for life, growth, success, and satisfaction. Thank you for the cross. Without I can never be found in Christ. In the Cross are my hope and glory. Praise be to God, Amen.
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Prayer Points for Communion in the Bible
Use these prayer points to guide your personal prayer time:
- Pray for a heart of genuine gratitude as you remember Christ's sacrifice on the cross
- Ask God to help you examine your heart and confess any known sins before taking communion
- Thank Jesus for His broken body and shed blood that brought you salvation and healing
- Pray for deeper understanding of the covenant relationship you have with God through Christ's blood
- Ask the Holy Spirit to help you remain faithful to Christ in all areas of your life
- Pray for a spirit of worship and reverence as you partake of the communion elements
- Thank God for the forgiveness of sins made possible through Jesus' selfless sacrifice
- Ask God to help you abide in Christ daily, remaining connected to Him as the vine
- Pray for strength to live a life worthy of the sacrifice Christ made for you
- Ask God to deepen your love for Jesus and appreciation for what He endured for your sake
- Pray for unity with other believers as you share in communion together
- Thank God for the promise of eternal life and resurrection through faith in Christ
- Ask the Lord to help you proclaim His death and resurrection until He comes again
- Pray for grace to live righteously and die to sin through the power of Christ's sacrifice
- Ask God to open your eyes to see the spiritual significance of communion each time you partake
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Bible Verses for Communion in the Bible
Find strength and comfort in these scriptures:
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
"For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, 'This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.' For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes."
Matthew 26:26-28
"While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, 'Take and eat; this is my body.' Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.'"
John 6:53-56
"Jesus said to them, 'Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.'"
1 Corinthians 11:27-29
"So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves."
Luke 22:19-20
"And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.'"
John 15:4-5
"Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."
1 Peter 2:24
"He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed."
Romans 5:8
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."