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Prayer for Grace

Heavenly Father,

I come before You today with a humble and contrite heart. I acknowledge that I am a sinner and that I fall short of Your glory every day. I ask for Your forgiveness and for Your grace to fill my life to overflowing. I pray for Your strength to resist temptation and for the wisdom to make decisions that honor You.

I also lift up any specific needs or concerns I have, knowing that You are a loving and compassionate God who cares for me deeply. I ask that You would provide for me in all my needs, both physical and spiritual and that You would grant me the peace that passes understanding. I also pray for those who do not yet know You, that they would come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

I give You all the glory, honor, and praise, for You alone are worthy of my worship and devotion.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen

Suggested Bible Readings

Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

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Romans 5:17 ESV

For if, because of one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ.

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2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV

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.

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Hebrews 4:16 ESV

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.

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James 4:6 ESV

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

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The Birthday Prayer

Almighty God,

On this special day, we come before You to give thanks for the gift of life. We thank You for the birth of [Name], and for all the blessings You have bestowed upon him/her.

We pray that You continue to guide and protect [Name] as he/she navigates the journey of life. May Your love, grace, and mercy be evident in all areas of his/her life. We ask for Your wisdom and guidance in his/her decisions, and for Your strength and courage to face any challenges that may come his/her way.

We also pray for Your blessings upon [Name]’s relationships, that You would bring people into his/her life who will encourage and support him/her in his/her walk with You.

We give thanks to You, Lord, for the gift of salvation and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. We pray that [Name] will continue to grow in his/her faith and that he/she may be a shining light for You in this world.

This is our prayer in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 118:24 ESV

This is the day that the Lord has made;
    let us rejoice and be glad in it.

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Psalm 71:6 ESV

Upon you I have leaned from before my birth;
    you are he who took me from my mother’s womb.
My praise is continually of you.

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Job 14:5 ESV

Since his days are determined,
    and the number of his months is with you,
    and you have appointed his limits that he cannot pass,

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James 1:17 ESV

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

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Prayer to Repent

Heavenly Father,

I come before You in humility and repentance. I acknowledge my sins and the ways in which I have fallen short of Your glory. I confess that I have not always lived according to Your will and have disobeyed Your commandments.

I realize that I am in need of Your forgiveness, grace, and mercy. I humbly ask that You would wash me clean of my sins and renew my heart, so that I may walk in Your ways and live a life that is pleasing to You.

I trust in Your love and faithfulness. I thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die for my sins and provide me with eternal salvation.

I pray that You would guide me in Your truth and teach me Your ways, so that I may grow in my understanding of who You are and what You require of me. I ask that You empower me through Your Holy Spirit to put to death the things of this world and live for You and Your glory.

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

Suggested Bible Readings

Isaiah 55:6-7 ESV

Seek the Lord while he may be found;
    call upon him while he is near;
let the wicked forsake his way,
    and the unrighteous man his thoughts;
let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him,
    and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

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Romans 3:23-24 ESV

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,

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1 John 1:9 ESV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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2 Corinthians 7:10 ESV

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.

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Luke 13:3 ESV

No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.

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Prayer for a Peaceful Mind

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today seeking peace for my mind. The worries and anxieties of this world weigh heavily on me, and I struggle to find rest and tranquility. I ask that You would fill me with Your peace, and help me to cast all of my cares upon You. I trust in Your promise that You will never leave me or forsake me, and that You will be with me always, even in the midst of my struggles.

I pray for the peace of Your kingdom to reign in my heart and mind. Help me to fix my thoughts on You and Your goodness, and to find comfort and strength in Your word. I pray that You would give me the wisdom and discernment to navigate the challenges of life with grace and courage, and that You would help me to be a vessel of Your peace to those around me.

In the name of Jesus Christ, my Savior and Lord, I pray. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

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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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Isaiah 26:3 ESV

You keep him in perfect peace
    whose mind is stayed on you,
    because he trusts in you.

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John 16:33 ESV

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

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Prayer for Healing from Sickness

Almighty God,

We come before You today asking for Your healing touch. We believe in Your power to restore health and wholeness to our bodies, and we trust in Your goodness and mercy.

We ask that You would bring healing to every part of our being – spirit, soul, and body. We pray for the restoration of strength and vitality, and for the removal of all sickness and disease.

We pray that You would give us the faith and the courage to trust in Your will, and to accept Your plan for our lives. We know that You are sovereign over all things, and that nothing is impossible for You.

We pray that You would use this time of illness to draw us closer to You, and to teach us the lessons that You have for us. May we grow in our relationship with You, and may Your love and grace be evident in our lives.

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

Suggested Bible Readings

James 5:14-16 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. 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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Psalm 103:1-5 ESV

Of David.

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and all that is within me,
    bless his holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits,
who forgives all your iniquity,
    who heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit,
    who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
who satisfies you with good
    so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

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