Scripture Inspired Prayers

Here are some examples of written prayers from the scriptures. Always go with the Holy Spirit's leading first. However, for those who struggle to find the right words and wish to grow in their prayer language, use this tool to help you grow and do greater things with the LORD.

Unity in the Body - Ephesians 4:1-14 NLT

Lord, I want to live a life worthy of my calling and be completely humble, gentle, and patient while bearing with one another with love. Please give me the character I need to maintain this calling, leaving a legacy in your name behind. I want to run the race well. Please pick my teachers, mentors, friends, and, if you are willing, spiritual parents. You are a good, good father and only want what is best for your children.

 

Lord, teach me how to do my part to strengthen the body, helping maintain and create unity around me as one spirit and one body. Teach me how to be an effective peacekeeper. Lord, please give me your heart and mind to stay aligned with your will. I need more spiritual wisdom and understanding to discern your will and to strengthen others.  I want to speak the truth in love, so all things in the body will grow up into you, who is the head. Lord, teach me how to do this. Let me be super sensitive to your spirit and hear you clearly. My heart is entirely yours to do as you will. I will receive you fully. I love you, Lord, with all my heart, mind, and soul. In Jesus' mighty name, amen, and thank you. 

Having the Attitude of Christ - Philippians 2: 1-11 NLT

Thank you, Lord, for answering this prayer and building my character to be more like Christ. Thank you for your patience and desire to see me grow in the process. Thank you for not leaving me as you found me. Thank you for applying this prayer to all I am praying for and holding me to the same standards I have been praying for them. The standard is that of Christ.

 

Thank you for your encouragement, comfort and love because I belong to you, Jesus. Thank you for the opportunity to fellowship together in your spirit as one. Thank you for making my heart tender and compassionate. We are delighted when we agree wholeheartedly with each other, love one another, and work together with one mind and purpose. Father, thank you for changing me so I am not selfish and no longer try to impress others. Thank you for not giving up on me as I grow into who you made me to be. Make me humble, thinking of others as better than myself. I don't want to look for only my interests, but take an interest in others too. Make me have the same attitude that Jesus had in Phil 2:6-11. That I have the same humble obedience as he did to you, Father. The standard is high, but I want to do my best to follow his ways in love for what was done for me on the cross.  Not as a religious obedience but as an act of loving obedience, full of intimacy with you. You are my heart's desire. I love you with all my heart, mind, and soul. Help me to love others as you love them, Jesus. In your mighty name, Jesus, amen, and thank you.

Lord, I pray that you find me working hard to see the results of my salvation. You paid a heavy price for me, and I am forever grateful for your sacrifice. I want to be found obeying God with deep reverence and affection. Thank you for working in me, God, granting me the desire and power that pleases you.

I want to do everything without complaining and arguing. Not only to be found pleasing to you, but also so no one can criticize me. I want to live a clean and innocent life as a child of God, shining like a blazing bright light in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Let me hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ's return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless. That there are no regrets!!! I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a drink offering to your God. Just as my faithful service is an offering to you, God, I want all of my siblings to share in that joy so that we can rejoice and share in the joy. Thank you, Father, for providing the strength, courage, boldness and faith to answer this prayer. In Jesus' mighty name, amen, and thank you!

Shine Brightly for Christ - Philippians 2:12 NLT

Treasure in Fragile Clay Jars - 2 Corinthians 4 NLT

Thank you for your mercy, which has given me a new way. We never give up. I reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. I don't try to trick anyone or distort the word of God; I will tell the truth before God.

I pray that your good news is not hidden from people who are perishing and that the veil is lifted so they can see Christ and turn to him.

I don't want to preach about myself. I pray that you flow through me to preach about Jesus instead. I pray that I don't quench you, Holy Spirit, that I am an easy, open vessel to flow through. I am your servant, LORD Jesus.

Thank you for your light shining in my heart and allowing me to know your Glory, God.  The Glory that is seen in the face of Jesus. Father, I pray for clarity in knowing your Glory and sensing it. I also pray that I will be able to see it. Please and thank you. Thank you for entrusting me with this treasure, even though I am just a fragile clay jar holding it. Thank you for protecting this clay jar. This makes it clear that all the power comes from you.  All the Glory, honour and praise to you, King Jesus, amen and thank you.

Father, I ask for complete knowledge of your will, spiritual wisdom, and understanding so I can live in a way that always honours and pleases you, LORD. So my life will produce every kind of good fruit for you. I want to grow and know you better, God.

I also ask to be strengthened by your glorious power so I will have the endurance and Patience I need. May my heart always be grateful and filled with your joy. May it flow out to those around me, strengthening the body. May I bring Glory to your name forever and ever. In Jesus' name, amen, and thank you.

Renewal of My Mind - Colossians 1: 9-12 NLT

Putting Your Name Where Love is - 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 NLT

LORD, I prophesy that:

[name] is patient, [name] is kind.

[name] does not envy, [name] does not boast.

[name] is not proud. [name] does not dishonour others.

[name] is not self-seeking; [name] is not easily angered.

[name]keeps no records of wrongs.

 [name] does not delight in evil but rejoices with truth.

[name] always perseveres.

As this is written, let it be according to your will. Jesus, fill me with your wisdom. In Jesus' name, amen, and thank you.

Dear Heavenly Father,

  I pray that you would expose and cancel every evil plot and scheme of the enemy devised against [this person]  in the powerful name of Jesus; I come against every enemy assignment aimed at causing [them] harm or fear. I rebuke every false accusation and scheme of darkness against [them]. I command them to be exposed, dismantled and rendered powerless.

  I pray for your angels to surround [them], creating an impenetrable protection field. Cover [their] mind, body, soul, and every aspect of [their] life with your blood. Shielding from all dear and anxiety, sickness, and disease.

  In Jesus' name, I pray, amen, and thank you.

Protection From Hidden Dangers -  (unknown Facebook reel)

Bible Verses to Pray Over Your Job
- (unknown Facebook reel)

(Colossians 3:17,23)

LORD, thank you for the opportunity to serve you through my work. May all that I do and say throughout my work day be done not for people but for you, LORD.

(Deuteronomy 31:8)

As I start my workday, I know I don't do it alone, but you go before me and will be with me; you will never leave or forsake me. I will not be afraid; I will not be discouraged.

(1 Corinthians 1:10)

LORD, I pray that my coworkers and I will agree with one another in what we say, that there will be no divisions among us, and that we will be perfectly united in mind and thought.

( Proverbs 2:7)

Please grant them a treasure of common sense, LORD.

(Deuteronomy 28:7)

I pray that you, LORD, shall cause my enemies who rise up against me to be defeated before you; they will come out against me one way and flee before me seven ways.

( Galatians 6:9)

  And finally, LORD, let me not get tired of doing good because, in time, I'll have a harvest if I don't give up.

In Jesus' name, amen, and thank you—all the glory to the king, worthy of it all, King Jesus.

  May I operate in a spirit of excellence like Daniel and not in a spirit of striving. May I keep my eyes on you, Jesus, and fully surrender my heart to you. Not my will but your will be done.

In Jesus' name, amen, and thank you.

Offensive Prayer ( unknown Facebook Reel)

God, please remove the keys from the enemy's supply routes. So the next time they try to pass into the territory you have given me, they will be denied entry. Turn your attention to the trespassers so they will be caused anguish and be removed. Breathe your breath, God, into the wind and blow it into the enemy's camp, causing pain, confusion and anguish. Blind them every time they look upon my territory, my dominion, or anything connected to it. Block the doors they have used, replace them with blocks of angels guarding the pathways, and cover the doorways to my home and my dominion with the Blood of Jesus to declare no entrance.

 

I ask you to tread down my enemies as you did for King David. Please extract seven times whatever they have stolen from my territory. Write down the names of the evil spirits who have meddled and inflicted double punishment for interfering with the LORD's anointing for the trouble these defeated trespassers have caused me. Please double my territory as you promised in Isaiah 61:7

 

I repent for self-righteousness and any other worship of false gods, idols, money, power, position, or even skills that I have accidentally allowed my heart to trust. I ask for the provision of the LORD, not the provision of man. In Jesus' mighty name, amen, and thank you.

Psalm 101 NLT

Father God, I pray that I will sing of your love and justice, LORD.
I will praise you with songs and my life.
I pray that I will carefully live a blameless life
Strengthen me, LORD, to make this possible,
To lead a life of integrity in my own home.
I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar.
I hate all who deal crookedly;
I will have nothing to do with them.
I will reject perverse ideas
And stay away from every evil.
I will not tolerate people who slander
Their neighbours,
I will not endure conceit and pride.

 

I will search for faithful people.
To be my companions.
Only those who are above reproach
Will be allowed to serve me.
I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house,
And liars will not stay in my presence.
My daily task will be to ferret out the wicked
And free the city of the LORD from their grip
In Jesus' name, Amen, and thank you.

Spiritual Wisdom for Those Strong in the Faith - Ephesians 1:15-23 NLT

Thank you, Father, for [those] with firm faith in the LORD. May we continue to be grateful to know such strong faith ( I pray that my faith will be just as strong.)  Whenever [these] warriors in the faith are remembered, may we pray for more spiritual wisdom and insight.  So that [they] might flow into your knowledge, God. I pray that [their] hearts will be flooded with light so that [they] can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called-his Holy people, who are his rich and glorious inheritance.

 

I also pray that [they] will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honour at God's right hand in heavenly realms. Now, he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else- not only in this world but also in the world to come. God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church. And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills ALL things everywhere with himself.

 

In Jesus' mighty name, amen, and thank you.

Must keep Moving Forward- Psalm 23 NLT

Thank you, LORD, for being my good Shepherd.
Through you, I have all I need.
You let me rest in green meadows. (Thank you)
You lead me beside peaceful streams. (Thank you)
You renew my strength (thank you)
You guide me along the right paths. (Thank you)
Bringing honour to your name. ( May I walk in it well)
Even when I walk
through the darkest valley
I will not be afraid,
For you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
   protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies, (Thank you, LORD)
You honour me by anointing my head
   with oil. (May I honour you well in this LORD)
My cup overflows with blessings. (You are so so good, God.)
Surely your goodness and unfailing love
  will pursue me
All the days of my life,
And I will live in the house of the LORD forever. Amen, and amen.

Father, I lift up all believers to you. Especially the spiritually dull and immature. I pray that everyone has a firm foundation in the milk of righteous life in you, Jesus. The foundations:

  1. Foundation of repentance.

  2. Faith in God.

  3. Baptism.

  4. Laying of hands.

  5. The resurrection of the dead.

  6. Eternal judgment

  Let the babies of the faith be well-fed and grow well. For those who are no longer babies, I pray that their desire for solid food of your word and ways burns uncontrollably in their lives. That they keep pressing forward to maturity. When they do fall, let them understand that they can get back up and carry on pressing forward.

That they will be able to have the skill to recognize right from wrong based on your standards, Jesus, I pray that these believers won't grow dull and indifferent. That they continue to follow you all the way to the Father, Jesus. You are the way, the truth and the life. I pray that the believers won't be satisfied to linger in "the way" but will go all the way to the "life."  I pray that they will keep loving others all their life to ensure that what they hope for will come true. That they will inherit God's promises because of their faith and endurance.

A Call to Spiritual Growth - Hebrews 5: 11, 6:12 NLT

Living the New Life - Colossians 3: 1-17 NLT

Thank you, Father, for raising me to this new life with Christ. Help me to set my sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honour at your right hand. Help me not think of things of earth. For Jesus died for this life, and my real life is hidden with Christ in God. Thank you for being able to share in his glory when you reveal Christ to the world, Father.

  I choose today to put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within me. I will have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust and evil desires; I won't be a greedy person who is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. These things happened in my old life living in the world, but now I live as part of Christ.

I no longer partner with anger, rage, malicious behaviour, slander, dirty language, and lying. That is my old nature, and now I put on my new nature in Christ. Thank you, LORD, for making this possible, no matter my background.

I choose to walk out your holiness as you call us to that life. This means I will clothe myself with tender-hearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Making allowance for each other's faults and forgiving anyone who offends me.  I have been forgiven of much. Above all, let me be clothed in your love, binding me together in perfect harmony. Father, let the peace that comes from Christ rule in my heart so I can live in peace as one body, always being grateful.

  Let the message about Christ in all its richness fill my life. LORD, help me to teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom you give, LORD.

  I will sing praise and worship songs and lift up spiritual songs to God with a thankful heart.

  May I never forget that I am a representative of the LORD Jesus, and whatever I say and do reflect that. Thank you, LORD, that your grace is sufficient when I fall short, allowing me to get back up again. I am forever grateful for the grace and mercy I have received from you. In Jesus' name, amen, and thank you.