Prayer Tag: Purpose

Prayer for a Traveller

Dear God,

As I embark on this journey, I ask for Your protection and guidance. May You be my shield and my stronghold, keeping me safe from harm. Please give me the strength and courage to face any challenges that may come my way, and help me to trust in Your plan for my life.

I pray that You will use this trip to reveal Your love and purpose for my life. Help me to be a light to those I encounter, and to show Your love and compassion to all those around me.

Please watch over my loved ones at home, and keep them safe in Your loving care.

Thank You for all that You have done, and all that You will do. I trust in Your faithfulness and give You all the glory.

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 121:5-8 ESV

The Lord is your keeper;
    the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day,
    nor the moon by night.

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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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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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 Healing Friend

Dear Lord,

We come to You today with heavy hearts, asking for Your healing touch on our dear friend. We know that You are the Great Physician, and that nothing is impossible for You. We trust in Your power to heal and restore, and we ask that You would bring wholeness and health to our friend’s body, mind, and spirit.

We ask for Your grace and strength to sustain them during this difficult time, and for Your peace to fill their heart and mind. We also ask for wisdom for the medical professionals who are treating them, that they would have the knowledge and skill needed to care for our friend.

We know that You have a plan and a purpose for our friend’s life, and we pray that they would feel Your loving presence with them every step of the way. We pray that they would be a testimony to Your goodness and faithfulness, even in the midst of this trial.

We also ask for Your healing power to be evident to everyone involved in our friend’s life, and that through this difficult experience, many would come to know You and trust in You.

We thank You in advance for Your healing power, and we trust in Your faithfulness and love.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 30:2 ESV

O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,
    and you have healed me.

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Psalm 41:3 ESV

The Lord sustains him on his sickbed;
    in his illness you restore him to full health.

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Prayer of Thankfulness

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today with a heart overflowing with gratitude and thankfulness. I am eternally grateful for Your never-ending love and grace that surrounds me every day. I thank You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ, and for the hope and peace that comes with knowing Him.

I am thankful for the blessings of good health and provision in my life. I am grateful for the roof over my head, the food on my table, and the clothes on my back. I am so blessed to have the people You have placed in my life, for the friends and family who love and support me, and for the community that surrounds me.

I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences You have given me, for the talents and abilities You have bestowed upon me, and for the purpose and direction You have for my life. I trust in Your plan and know that You are working all things together for my good.

Thank You, God, for Your faithfulness and for Your unwavering love. I praise You for Your goodness and for Your mercy that endures forever. I give You all the honor and glory, and I pray that Your will be done in my life.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

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Psalm 100:4-5 ESV

Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
    and his courts with praise!
    Give thanks to him; bless his name!

For the Lord is good;
    his steadfast love endures forever,
    and his faithfulness to all generations.

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Psalm 136:1-3 ESV

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;

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Psalm 9:1 ESV

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart;
    I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.

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Psalm 69:30 ESV

I will praise the name of God with a song;
    I will magnify him with thanksgiving.

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Isaiah 12:4 ESV

And you will say in that day:

“Give thanks to the Lord,
    call upon his name,
make known his deeds among the peoples,
    proclaim that his name is exalted.

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Blessed Morning Prayer

Almighty God,

I come before You this morning with a heart full of gratitude and thanksgiving. I praise and glorify Your holy name for the gift of another day and the opportunity to walk in Your light. Lord, I humbly ask for Your guidance and protection as I embark on this day’s journey.

Please grant me wisdom and understanding to make decisions that are pleasing to You and in line with Your will for my life. I trust in Your goodness and Your unfailing love, knowing that You will never leave me nor forsake me.

I bring before You my thoughts, concerns, and worries, asking for Your peace and direction. Strengthen me, O Lord, to fulfill the purpose and mission You have for me in this world, and to be a shining light that reflects Your glory.

I give You thanks for Your blessings and provision in my life, and I lift up my heart to You in adoration and worship.

I pray all this in the powerful and mighty name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 32:8 ESV

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

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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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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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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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1 John 5:14 ESV

And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.

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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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A Prayer for Workers

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with grateful hearts, giving thanks for the gift of work and the blessings it brings. We ask for Your guidance and wisdom as we labor in our various fields.

Give us the strength and energy to fulfill our responsibilities to the best of our abilities. We pray for protection from harm, and for unity and teamwork among our colleagues.

Help us to be good stewards of the resources You have given us, and to use our skills to serve others and bring glory to Your Name.

We pray that our work will be a reflection of Your love and grace to those around us. We ask that You would use our work to further Your kingdom and bring hope and healing to the world.

We also pray for those who are unemployed and seeking work, that You would provide for their needs and lead them to fulfilling jobs.

We know that everything comes from You and we trust in Your provision. We also know that You have a plan and a purpose for each of our lives and we ask that You would reveal that to us as we trust in You.

We pray all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Colossians 3:23-24 ESV

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

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Ephesians 6:5-8 ESV

Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free.

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1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

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Ecclesiastes 3:13 ESV

also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God’s gift to man.

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Proverbs 14:23 ESV

In all toil there is profit,
    but mere talk tends only to poverty.

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Proverbs 12:11 ESV

Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread,
    but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.

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Prayer for the Worker

Almighty God,

Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You today with grateful hearts to lift up the worker. Lord, we ask that You bless their hands as they labor, their minds as they plan, and their hearts as they serve.

Give them the strength to meet the demands of the day, the wisdom to make good decisions, and the courage to persevere when the going gets tough.

We pray for Your protection over them as they go about their work, and provision for their needs and the needs of their loved ones.

We ask that You fill them with a sense of fulfillment and purpose in their labor, that they may find joy in their work and that it may bring glory to Your name.

Lord, use the work of their hands to bless others, let it be a reflection of Your love and grace. And finally Lord, give them the rest they need to recharge, to come back stronger, and be renewed in Your love.

We pray all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen

Suggested Bible Readings

Colossians 3:23-24 ESV

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

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Ephesians 6:5-8 ESV

Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free.

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Ecclesiastes 9:10 ESV

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.

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1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

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Proverbs 12:24 ESV

The hand of the diligent will rule,
    while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

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Prayer for Women

Heavenly Father,

We come to You today seeking Your wisdom, guidance, and protection. We lift up all the women in our lives—mothers, sisters, friends, and those who are struggling. We ask that You would give them strength to face their challenges with courage and grace.

We pray for the women who are experiencing the pain of infertility, that they would feel Your comfort and that You would open the door for them to have children.

We pray for the women who are facing difficult marriages, that they would feel Your love and that You would bring healing and restoration to their relationships.

We pray for the women who are single, that they would feel Your presence and that You would bring them a Godly partner.

We ask that You would empower all women to live according to Your purpose for their lives. That You would give them a vision for how to use the gifts and talents You have given them for Your glory. We pray that You would give them wisdom to navigate the complexities of this world, and the ability to discern Your will for their lives.

We pray for those women who are facing persecution for their faith, that You would protect them and give them the courage to stand firm. May they know that You are with them always and that You are working everything together for good.

Thank You for the unique and special way that You created women. We praise You for the beauty and diversity that You have placed within them. We trust You to lead them on the path that You have chosen for them.

In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Proverbs 31:10-11 ESV

An excellent wife who can find?
    She is far more precious than jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
    and he will have no lack of gain.

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Isaiah 54:4-5 ESV

“Fear not, for you will not be ashamed;
    be not confounded, for you will not be disgraced;
for you will forget the shame of your youth,
    and the reproach of your widowhood you will remember no more.
For your Maker is your husband,
    the Lord of hosts is his name;
and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer,
    the God of the whole earth he is called.

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1 Peter 3:3-4 ESV

Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.

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Titus 2:3-5 ESV

Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.

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Prayer for Husbands

Heavenly Father,

We come to You today lifting up all the husbands in our lives. We ask that You would grant them wisdom, strength, and integrity as they lead their families.

Father, we pray that they would be faithful and loving husbands, putting their wife’s needs before their own. We pray that they would be examples of Your love and grace to their children and that the love between husband and wife would be a reflection of the love between Christ and His Church.

We pray for the husbands who are facing challenges and struggles, whether in their marriage, at work, or in other areas of their lives. We ask that You would give them the grace and strength to persevere and that they would find their hope and comfort in You.

We pray that all husband’s relationship with You would be strengthened, that they would come to know You more deeply, and that they would find their identity and purpose in You.

We thank You for the men You have blessed us with in our lives, and we trust in Your goodness and faithfulness.

We pray all this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Colossians 3:18-19 ESV

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 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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Genesis 2:24 ESV

Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

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