The Bible tells us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:16). But what are we supposed to pray for? Here are 21 things the Bible tells us to pray for.
- Pray for God’s name to be honored. (Mt. 6:9)
- Pray for God’s kingdom to be advanced. (Mt. 6:10)
- Pray to be filled with the knowledge of God’s will, and for his will to be done. (Mt. 6:10; Col. 1:9)
- Pray for God to supply the daily needs of his people. (Mt. 6:11)
- Pray for the forgiveness of trespasses—if you have already forgiven others. (Mt. 6:12)
- Pray that God would not allow you to fall into temptation. (Mt. 6:13)
- Pray for deliverance from evil. (Mt. 6:13)
- Pray that God would save unbelievers. (Rom. 10:1)
- Pray for boldness to share the gospel. (Eph. 6:18-19)
- Pray for more faith and for your faith to stay strong. (Mk. 9:24; Lk. 22:32)
- Pray for wisdom. (Jas. 1:5)
- Pray for miracles. (Acts 4:29-30; Acts 12:5)
- Pray that the gospel would advance and be honored. (2 Thess. 3:1)
- Pray that God would send laborers into the harvest field. (Mt. 9:38)
- Pray for missionaries. (Ro. 15:30-31)
- Pray for the unity of the church. (Jn. 17:20-21)
- Pray for discernment. (Php. 1:9-10)
- Pray to increase in the knowledge of God. (Col. 1:10)
- Pray for help to comprehend the love of Christ. (Eph. 3:14)
- Pray for a greater experience of God’s power. (Eph. 1:16-19; Col. 1:11)
- Pray for the fullness of the Spirit. (Luk. 11:13)