Prayers to inspire you
The Bible records many instances where various biblical figures prayed specific, powerful prayers, and God heard them. These examples can serve as models or inspiration when you are unsure what to pray:
Then shall you call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
Jeremiah 29:12
Prayer is essentially simple and personal communion with God, just as you would communicate with another person. It is not about using a “formula” but about genuine, heartfelt conversation. If you are not sure on how or what to pray the following give you a direction.
How to pray
The Bible offers valuable guidance and examples. When the disciples asked Jesus how to pray, he provided the Lord’s Prayer (found in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4), which serves as a comprehensive model covering all key aspects of prayer:
- Request for Guidance and Protection (“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”)
- Adoration/Worship (“Hallowed be your name”)
- Submission/Alignment with God’s will (“Your kingdom come, your will be done”)
- Supplication for Needs (“Give us this day our daily bread”)
- Confession and Forgiveness (“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors”)
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6 (NIV)
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
Mark 11:24 (NIV)
prayer themes
Key Prayers and Themes in the Bible.
Jesus Christ : Surrender & Obedience (in Gethsemane)
“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” (Luke 22:42)
David : Repentance and Cleansing (Psalm 51)
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10)
Solomon: Wisdom and Discernment
“Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil.” (1 Kings 3:9)
Hannah : Fervent Supplication and Vow (for a child)
“O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me… but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life.” (1 Samuel 1:11)
The Tax Collector: Crying out for Mercy
“God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” (Luke 18:13)
Paul (for the Church)Spiritual Strength and Knowledge
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you…” (Ephesians 1:18)
The Church (for Peter)Corporate Prayer for Deliverance/Intercession
“…but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.” (Acts 12:5)
What prayer can be ..
The key is to approach God with faith, honesty, and humility, as all these biblical figures did..
Simple and Direct
“Lord, help me!” – Matthew 15:25.
Full of Praise and Thanksgiving
The Psalms
Deeply Confessional
Psalm 51
Focused on Spiritual Growth
Paul’s prayers
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