Prayer Tag: Discernment

Prayer for Spain

Dear God,

We lift up Spain to You today, asking for Your blessing and protection upon the people of this nation. We pray that You would guide the leaders of Spain, giving them wisdom and discernment as they make decisions that affect the country.

We pray for the churches in Spain, that they would be strong and vibrant, spreading the good news of Jesus Christ to all corners of the nation. We pray for unity among believers, that they would work together in harmony to serve You and share Your love with others.

We pray for the people of Spain, that they would come to know You and experience Your love and grace. We pray that You would break down any barriers that prevent them from coming to You, and that You would draw them into a deep and meaningful relationship with You.

We pray for peace and prosperity in Spain, that the people would experience abundance and joy as they serve You and follow Your will for their lives. We pray for protection from all harm and danger, and for Your presence to be evident in every aspect of life in Spain.

We pray all of this in the powerful and loving name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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Matthew 18:20 ESV

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”

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Matthew 28:19-20 ESV

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

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Isaiah 43:5 ESV

Fear not, for I am with you;
    I will bring your offspring from the east,
    and from the west I will gather you.

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Matthew 6:33 ESV

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

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Psalm 121:8 ESV

The Lord will keep
    your going out and your coming in
    from this time forth and forevermore.

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Prayer for the Anxious

Heavenly Father,

We come to You today seeking Your peace and guidance. We know that You are with us always and that You care deeply for us. Lord, we are feeling anxious and overwhelmed by the challenges we are facing. We ask that You would give us Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and help us to trust in You.

We ask that You would give us the strength and courage to face each day with confidence, knowing that You are in control. Help us to let go of our fears and to cast our worries upon You, for You promise to sustain us.

We pray for Your wisdom and discernment, that we may make wise decisions and follow Your will for our lives. We also pray for Your protection, that You would keep us safe from harm and that You would guard our minds and hearts from negative thoughts and emotions.

We thank You for Your loving kindness and for the many blessings You have given us. We pray that You would continue to guide and direct us, and that You would use us to be a blessing to others.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

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.

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Psalm 46:1-2 ESV

God is our refuge and strength,
    a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,

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Isaiah 41:10 ESV

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.

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1 Peter 5:7 ESV

casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

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Prayer for the Surgery

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today with a humble and contrite heart, seeking Your guidance and protection as I undergo this surgery. Lord, You are the great physician and healer, and I trust in Your sovereign care for my life.

I ask for Your wisdom and discernment for the doctors and nurses who will be performing the surgery. Give them skill and precision in their work, and protect them from harm as they care for me.

I pray for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery, Lord. I ask for Your grace to sustain me through this time of physical weakness and discomfort. Help me to trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, even when I don’t understand Your ways.

I pray that this experience will draw me closer to You and help me to rely on You more fully. I pray that Your love and peace will surround me and bring comfort to my mind and body.

I offer up this prayer in the powerful name of Jesus, my Savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 103:2-3 ESV

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits,
who forgives all your iniquity,
    who heals all your diseases,

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James 5:14-15 ESV

Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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Prayer for Friend

Dear Lord,

I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude for my dear friend. I thank You for the ways that they have enriched my life and brought joy to my days.

I lift up my friend to You now, asking for Your blessings and protection. I pray that You would surround them with Your love and grace, and give them the strength, wisdom, and courage to face the challenges that come their way.

I ask that You would bless my friend with peace and joy, and help them to always trust in You and Your plan for their life. I pray that You would guide them and direct their steps, and give them the discernment to know Your will for their life.

I also pray that our friendship would be a source of encouragement and support for both of us, and that it would bring glory to Your name. I ask that You would bless our time together and use it for Your purposes.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Proverbs 17:17 ESV

A friend loves at all times,
    and a brother is born for adversity.

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Galatians 6:2 ESV

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

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Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 ESV

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!

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Proverbs 27:17 ESV

Iron sharpens iron,
    and one man sharpens another.

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1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

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Prayer for Psalm 91

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today asking for Your protection and guidance. I turn to Psalm 91 and the words of comfort and assurance that it brings. You are my refuge, my fortress, and my God whom I trust.

I pray that You will cover me with Your feathers and under Your wings I will find refuge. I trust in Your faithfulness to protect me from all harm and danger. I know that You will command Your angels to guard me in all my ways.

I pray that You will set me on high, above the trouble and danger that surrounds me. I will be safe in the shelter of Your tabernacle, and I will trust in the covert of Your wings. Your faithfulness will be my shield and my rampart.

I pray that You will deliver me from the sword, and from the power of the wicked. You will rescue me from the hand of the unrighteous, and from the mouth of the lion. You will set me high, above the reach of my enemies, and I will be safe in Your presence.

I thank You, God, for Your faithfulness and Your protection. I trust in Your love and Your care for me, and I rest secure in Your shelter. I pray that You will continue to guide and protect me, and that I may honor You in all that I do.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

James 5:16 ESV

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

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Philippians 4:6 ESV

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

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Psalm 50:15 ESV

and call upon me in the day of trouble;
    I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.”

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Psalm 91:1 ESV

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

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A Prayer for Safety Travel

Heavenly Father,

I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and a soul seeking Your guidance and protection. As I prepare to travel, I ask that You would go before me and make straight my paths.

I trust in Your promise to be with me always, and I pray that You would surround me with Your loving care. Protect me from all danger, and keep me from harm. Give me the wisdom and discernment to make good decisions, and the strength and courage to face any challenges that may come my way.

Please watch over those who are dear to me and keep them safe in Your loving care. I pray that You would use this journey for Your glory and that I may be a blessing to those I encounter along the way.

I am grateful for Your unfailing love and faithfulness, and I trust in Your sovereign plan for my life.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 91:9-11 ESV

Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place€”
    the Most High, who is my refuge€”
no evil shall be allowed to befall you,
    no plague come near your tent.

For he will command his angels concerning you
    to guard you in all your ways.

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Psalm 121:7-8 ESV

The Lord will keep you from all evil;
    he will keep your life.
The Lord will keep
    your going out and your coming in
    from this time forth and forevermore.

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Isaiah 41:10 ESV

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.

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Prayer for My Husband

Dear Lord,

I come before You today to lift up my husband. Lord, I pray that You would bless him and keep him safe. I pray that You would give him wisdom and discernment in all areas of his life.

I pray that You would help him to grow in his faith and to trust in You. I pray that You would give him strength when he is facing challenges and that You would be with him in times of temptation.

I pray that You would use him to be a light in the world and to be a blessing to those around him. I pray that You would give him joy and peace in all circumstances.

Lord, I also pray for our marriage. I pray that You would help us to grow closer to each other and to You. I pray that You would give us the strength and courage to face the challenges that come our way and to always put each other and our relationship with You first.

I pray that You would bless our home with love, joy, and peace. Lord, I trust in You and Your plan for our lives.

I pray all of these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Ephesians 5:25 ESV

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,

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Colossians 3:19 ESV

Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.

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1 Peter 3:7 ESV

Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.

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Proverbs 18:22 ESV

He who finds a wife finds a good thing
    and obtains favor from the Lord.

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Ephesians 5:33 ESV

However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

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Prayer for Safe Travels

Heavenly Father,

I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and a desire for Your presence to go before me and guide my steps as I embark on this journey.

I pray that You would protect me and all those traveling with me from any danger or harm. Please give us wisdom and discernment as we navigate unfamiliar roads and make important decisions. Keep us focused on You and help us to trust in Your plan for our lives.

I pray that this trip would be a time of growth and learning, and that we would use it to serve and honor You in all that we do. Please give us the strength and courage to face any challenges that may come our way, and to persevere through difficult times.

Lord, I pray that You would be with us every step of the way, providing for all of our needs and watching over us with Your loving care. I trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, and give You all the praise and honor.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 121:7-8 ESV

The Lord will keep you from all evil;
    he will keep your life.
The Lord will keep
    your going out and your coming in
    from this time forth and forevermore.

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Psalm 91:11 ESV

For he will command his angels concerning you
    to guard you in all your ways.

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Proverbs 3:23 ESV

Then you will walk on your way securely,
    and your foot will not stumble.

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Joshua 1:9 ESV

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

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Prayer for Peace of Mind

Dear God,

I come before You today with a humble and contrite heart. I confess that I have been feeling anxious and stressed, and I have struggled to find peace and rest in my mind.

But I know that You are the Prince of Peace, and You offer Your peace to all who come to You in faith. So I turn to You now, asking for Your help and guidance.

I pray that You would fill my heart and mind with Your peace, that surpasses all understanding. Help me to trust in You and Your plan for my life, even when things seem uncertain and scary. Give me the strength to let go of my worries and to rest in Your love.

I also pray that You would give me wisdom and discernment as I navigate through this difficult time. Help me to make good decisions and to seek Your will in all things.

I know that You are sovereign and in control of all things, and that You work everything for the good of those who love You and are called according to Your purpose. So I trust in You and give You all of my concerns and cares.

Please surround me with Your love and protection, and help me to feel Your presence with me always. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

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.

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Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.

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Psalm 23:1-4 ESV

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
    He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
    He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
    for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

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Psalm 28:7 ESV

The Lord is my strength and my shield;
    in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
    and with my song I give thanks to him.

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Prayer for Spiritual Warfare

Dear Lord,

I come to You today asking for Your protection and guidance as I enter into spiritual warfare. I know that there are forces at work that seek to harm me and to tear me away from Your love. But I trust in Your power and Your strength to guide me through any trial or temptation.

I ask that You would fill me with Your Holy Spirit, that I may have the courage and the wisdom to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy. Give me the discernment to recognize the attacks of the enemy, and the strength to resist them.

I pray that You would give me the armor of God, that I may be able to withstand the fiery darts of the enemy. May Your truth be a shield to me, and may Your righteousness be my breastplate. Let Your peace be my helmet, and may Your word be the sword that I wield.

I pray that You would give me the strength to fight this spiritual warfare with faith and with perseverance, knowing that You are with me every step of the way. And I pray that through this struggle, I may grow in my faith and in my relationship with You.

In Your holy and powerful name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Ephesians 6:12 ESV

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

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2 Corinthians 10:3-4 ESV

For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.

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James 4:7 ESV

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

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1 Peter 5:8-9 ESV

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.

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2 Timothy 2:3-4 ESV

Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.

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