Jeremiah's prayer of hope

 Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts and plans I have for you – plans not for your harm but for your peace and well-being to give you a future and a hope.”

 

What a blessing to know You have a plan for each of us, Lord! Thank You that we can trust You to work for our good – always! Thank You for giving us a future to look forward to as we place our faith in You.

 

Help us to put aside fears and false modesty and embrace the purpose for which we were created. Help us never to forget the hope we have in You.

In Jesus' Name, amen.

(from the book, Kneeling on the Promises of God)

 

For more on what the Bible says about hope, see the encouraging word on Honor God with hope. Also see "People Need Hope! posted In the Christian Writer's blog.

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If you've been following this blog for a while, you know it's dedicated to providing you with actual prayers from God's Word. Here, you'll also find Bible promises God has given us, followed by contemporary prayers used as examples of ways to claim those promises in agreement with God's Will and Word. 

In addition to these biblical aids, the new Bible Prayers website brings discussions and things to consider about prayer from a Christian perspective. 

If either or both of these sites in any way help to strengthen your faith or enhance your prayer life, it will be a blessing to see your smiling "Likes," your encouraging Comments, your suggestions for prayer topics, and/or your personal requests for prayer.

May you and your beloved life in Christ be empowered and blessed in Jesus' Name.

A prayer of Hagar

When Hagar fled into the desert to escape her mistress, the expectant mother thought she would surely die. But an angel of the Lord appeared to her with comfort and a prophetic word. Then Hagar said:

"You are EL Roi!

You are the God Who sees me!

You watch over me,"

Genesis 16:13.

1 Kings 18:36-37 – a prayer of Elijah

O, Lord God of my ancestors,

a time of offering draws near.

 

Now, let everyone know

You are God,

and I am here to serve You

in obedience to Your word.

 

Answer me, O Lord, answer me,

so people who gather will know

You are Lord.

 

You are God, and only You

can turn hearts back to You.

[from the Book of Bible Prayers]

Romans 15:5–6, 13 – a prayer of Paul

God Who gives us

endurance

and encouragement,

please give us

a spirit of unity

among ourselves.

 

As we follow Christ Jesus,

may we glorify You –

God and Father

of our Lord Jesus Christ –

with one heart, one mouth. 

 

God of hope, fill us

with all joy and peace

as we trust You –

as our hope overflows

by the power

of Your Holy Spirit.

from the Book of Bible Prayers

A Matter of Life or Death!

 

Deuteronomy 30:15-16 – “Look. I have set before you today life or death, prosperity or adversity. If you obey the instructions of the Lord your God and walk in God’s ways and keep God’s commands, you chose life. Then you will multiply and have the blessings of the Lord on you wherever you go.”

Oh, Lord, help us to choose life! Of course, we prefer prosperity over adversity, but choosing life isn’t always as clear. Please remind us with every decision to ask ourselves, “Will this lead to life? Will this be for good? Will this be pleasing to You? Will this be in line with Your will and ways?”

Thank You, Lord God, for giving us free will. Help us to freely choose Your will for us in Jesus' Name. Amen.

from the book, Kneeling on the Promises of God

 

Deuteronomy 7:9 - a prayer of Moses

Deuteronomy 7:9 – “Know this: The Lord is God, and you can trust Him to keep His promises. God is faithful, loving, and kind to all of His followers who love Him. Even a thousand generations from now will see evidence of this!”

 

In times of stress or misunderstanding, family and friends might seem unkind or disloyal, but not You, Lord! No circumstance can deter You from being true to Yourself and true to Your love for us.

Help us, Heavenly Father, to keep our promise to be true to You. Praise You for reassuring us that our descendants will be able to see and renew the effects of Your fellowship from one generation to the next.

 

 from the book, Kneeling on the Promises of God

1 Timothy 2:1-6 – a prayer of Paul

 

Remind us, Lord,

to make our requests –

our prayers,

intercession,

and thanksgiving –

for everyone,

including our leaders

and all those in authority,

so we may live

peaceful,

quiet,

godly,

holy lives.

 

Surely this pleases You,

God our Savior,

for You want everyone

to be saved

and come to know

the truth in You.

 

You alone are God,

and we have One

mediator between You

and other people –

the One, Christ Jesus,

Who gave Himself

as a ransom for us

 

and everyone.

 

 

from the Book of Bible Prayers

1 Kings 8:41-43 – a prayer of King Solomon

  

Someday, Lord, people who do not belong
to You will learn of You. 

Your Name will draw them from distant lands
for they will hear of Your great Name and strength. 

And when they pray in Your presence, hear them
from heaven where You live, and grant what they ask. 

Then all people on earth will eventually come to 
know and awe You as Your people do now!

They, too, will see the sanctuary honors Your Name.

…

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