God isn’t impressed with flowery, poetic, or grammatically correct prayers. He listens to our hearts. We don't have to say certain words in order to be heard. Our heavenly Father loves us and wants us to talk to Him throughout our day.
And while there isn't anything magical about praying Scripture, some passages especially lend themselves to this purpose and can be a powerful and meaningful addition to our prayer life.
We should read Scripture, recite it, memorize it, obey it, trust it, and pray it because “the word of God is alive and active” (Hebrews 4:12).
Sometimes I type Scripture passages on cards and pray them for specific people.
Today, I’m going to pray for you as an example, and “this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.” Philippians 1:9-11
As you consider praying Scriptures, these resources can be especially helpful. I encourage you to pin or bookmark them so you can access them easily:
6 Good Prayers from the Epistles
Benefits of Praying Philippians 1:9-11
6 Reasons to Pray Colossians 1:9
10 Good Prayers from the Psalms
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I love this idea! It is so anointed!
ReplyDeleteGail, as always, your posts are powerful and practical. I also pray Scripture for myself and for others. One of my favorites is Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Thanks for praying God's Word for us today!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful - there is power in prayer, and power in the Word of God - great to combine!! I will be incorporating this into my prayer time. Thank you for bringing this wonderful topic up and giving us an example.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Nicole @ WKH
THANK YOU GAIL...THIS IS AN INSPIRATION TO ME AND TO MY SPECIAL FRIEND...WHO LEARN EACH DAY ABOUT CHRIST AND NOW HE AND HIS KIDS GROW IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST....GRACE BE WITH YOU DEAR.
ReplyDeleteThat is a blessing to hear, Lilia.
DeleteI pray that you all will continue to grow in Christ!
Gail
Phil. 4 - 9
DeleteI can do all thibgs thru Christ...
Philippians 4: 6-9 New International Version (NIV)
ReplyDelete6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
It is a blessing. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this wonderful article.
ReplyDeleteTrust in the Lord with all your heart lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct the paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
ReplyDeleteThank You! I like to read Psalms 91 the prayer of protection.
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ReplyDeletePSALMS 91 : 1-4
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."
3 Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.