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Areas to Bring Before the Lord

50 Prompts for Personal Prayer

Spiritual Growth

  1. Deeper hunger for God's Word and prayer
  2. Freedom from a specific habitual sin
  3. Greater sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's voice
  4. Courage to share my faith with others
  5. Protection from spiritual attack or deception
  6. A renewed passion for worship
  7. Wisdom to discern God's will in a decision
  8. Healing from past spiritual wounds or disappointments
  9. Strength to persevere through a season of waiting
  10. A heart that forgives freely and fully

Relationships & Family

  1. Unity and deeper intimacy in my marriage
  2. Patience and wisdom in parenting
  3. Reconciliation with an estranged family member
  4. Godly friendships that encourage and challenge me
  5. Protection over my children's hearts and minds
  6. Grace to love difficult people well
  7. Healing for a broken or strained relationship
  8. Wisdom to set healthy boundaries
  9. A mentor or accountability partner
  10. Opportunities to invest in the next generation

Work & Calling

  1. Clarity about my purpose and calling
  2. Favor and integrity in my workplace
  3. Wisdom for a difficult work situation
  4. Provision for financial needs
  5. Balance between work and rest
  6. Courage to take a step of faith
  7. Creativity and excellence in my work
  8. Influence to be salt and light where I'm planted
  9. Guidance for a career transition or decision
  10. Protection from burnout and exhaustion

Heart & Character

  1. Freedom from anxiety and fear
  2. Contentment instead of comparison
  3. Humility to receive correction
  4. Self-control in a specific area
  5. Joy that isn't dependent on circumstances
  6. A teachable and moldable spirit
  7. Compassion for those who are hurting
  8. Integrity when no one is watching
  9. Generosity that reflects God's heart
  10. Peace that guards my heart and mind

Physical & Practical

  1. Healing for a health concern
  2. Wisdom for a financial decision
  3. Guidance for a major purchase or move
  4. Discipline in stewardship of my body
  5. Rest and recovery from exhaustion
  6. Protection during travel or transitions
  7. Provision for an unexpected need
  8. Wisdom in managing time and priorities
  9. Clarity in a confusing situation
  10. Strength for the challenges ahead

Scriptures to Pray Over Yourself

For Wisdom — James 1:5

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."

For Peace — Philippians 4:6–7

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

For Strength — 2 Corinthians 12:9

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

For Provision — Philippians 4:19

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

For Guidance — Psalm 32:8

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you."

For Protection — Psalm 91:1–2

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, 'My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'"

For Fear & Courage — Isaiah 41:10

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

For Identity — Ephesians 2:10

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."

For Forgiveness & Cleansing — Psalm 51:10

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."

For God's Presence — Deuteronomy 31:6

"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."

For Hope — Romans 15:13

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."

For Faith — Mark 9:24

"I believe; help my unbelief!"

For Love — Romans 5:5

"God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us."

For Boldness — Hebrews 4:16

"Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

For Temptation — 1 Corinthians 10:13

"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape."

For Heart Transformation — Ezekiel 36:26

"And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh."

For Purpose — Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

For Contentment — Philippians 4:11–12

"I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound."

For Rest — Matthew 11:28

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

For Victory Over Sin — James 4:7

"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." — Matthew 7:7