Prayer points for today
Are you looking for prayer points for today? Whether you’re asking for strength, wisdom, or simply the courage to face the challenges that may come, prayer helps us connect with God and align our hearts with His will. Here are powerful prayer points for today.
Prayer points with Bible verses
1. Prayer for New Beginnings
Lord, lead me into new and prosperous beginnings.
Isaiah 43:19 “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
2. Prayer for Guidance
Father, guide my steps and decisions throughout this year.
Proverbs 3:5-6 “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.”
3. Prayer for Peace
Grant me peace in every area of my life.
Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
4. Prayer for Strength
Lord, give me the strength to overcome challenges.
Isaiah 40:31 “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
5. Prayer for Wisdom
Father, grant me the wisdom to navigate this year wisely.
James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
6. Prayer for Provision
Lord, provide for all my needs.
Philippians 4:19 “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
7. Prayer for Protection
Keep me and my family safe from harm this year.
Psalm 91:4 “He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.”
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8. Prayer for Spiritual Growth
Lord, help me to grow closer to You each day.
Colossians 2:6-7 “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”
9. Prayer for Health
Grant me good health and strength throughout the year.
3 John 1:2 “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.”
10. Prayer for Breakthroughs
Father, let 2024 be a year of breakthroughs.
Micah 2:13 “He who opens the breach goes up before them; they break through and pass the gate, going out by it. Their king passes on before them, the Lord at their head.”
11. Prayer for Joy
Fill my heart with joy and gladness
Nehemiah 8:10 “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
12. Prayer for Courage
Grant me the courage to face any fear.
Joshua 1:9 “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.”
13. Prayer for Faith
Increase my faith and trust in You.
Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”
14. Prayer for Family
Bless and protect my family throughout the year.
Psalm 128:3-4 “Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord.”
15. Prayer for Favor
Lord, let Your favor surround me like a shield.
Psalm 5:12 “For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield.”
16. Prayer for Patience
Grant me patience in every situation.
Romans 12:12 “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
17. Prayer for Forgiveness
Help me to forgive others as You have forgiven me.
Matthew 6:14-15 “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
18. Prayer for Humility
Lord, teach me to walk in humility.
Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”
19. Prayer for God’s Presence
May Your presence be with me throughout the year.
Psalm 16:11 “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
20. Prayer for Purity
Keep my heart and mind pure in 2024.
Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
21. Prayer for Restoration
Restore all that has been lost in my life.
Joel 2:25 “I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten.”
22. Prayer for Hope
Fill me with hope for the future.
Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
23. Prayer for Contentment
Teach me to be content in every situation.
Philippians 4:11-12 “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound.”
24. Prayer for Unity
Bring unity to my relationships and community.
Ephesians 4:3 “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
25. Prayer for Discernment
Grant me discernment to know Your will.
Philippians 1:9-10 “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.”
26. Prayer for Gratitude
Help me to be grateful for all Your blessings.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
27. Prayer for Financial Provision
Lord, provide for me financially.
Deuteronomy 28:12 “The Lord will open to you his good treasury, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hands.”
28. Prayer for Healing
Bring healing to every area of my life.
Jeremiah 30:17 “For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord.”
29. Prayer for Deliverance
Deliver me from every evil plan of the enemy.
Psalm 34:17 “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
30. Prayer for Blessings
Bless me and make me a blessing to others.
Genesis 12:2 “And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.”
31. Prayer for a Heart of Service
Give me a heart to serve others selflessly.
Galatians 5:13 “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”
32. Prayer for God’s Will
Let Your will be done in my life.
Matthew 6:10 “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
33. Prayer for Success
Prosper the work of my hands.
Psalm 90:17 “Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!”
34. Prayer for Redemption
Redeem every mistake and failure of the past.
Romans 8:28 “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
35. Prayer for Boldness
Give me the boldness to share the Gospel.
Acts 4:29 “And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness.”
36. Prayer for Compassion
Fill my heart with compassion for others.
Colossians 3:12 “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.”
37. Prayer for Divine Connection
Connect me with those who will elevate my life.
Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
38. Prayer for Purity of Speech
Guard my words so that they may be pure and uplifting.
Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
39. Prayer for Protection Against Temptation
Keep me strong against all temptations.
1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”
40. Prayer for God’s Favor in the Workplace
Bless the work of my hands and give me favor in my career.
Psalm 90:17 “Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!”
41. Prayer for Overcoming Doubt
Help me overcome any doubts that arise in my heart.
Mark 9:24 “Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, ‘I believe; help my unbelief!'”
42. Prayer for a Generous Heart
Teach me to give generously as You have given to me.
2 Corinthians 9:7 “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
43. Prayer for God’s Mercy
Show me Your mercy and forgive my sins.
Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
44. Prayer for God’s Guidance in Decision-Making
Guide me in all the decisions I make.
Isaiah 30:21 “And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.”
45. Prayer for Deliverance from Anxiety
Deliver me from all forms of anxiety and worry.
Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
46. Prayer for Spiritual Discernment
Grant me discernment to know the truth and avoid deception.
1 John 4:1 “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.”
47. Prayer for an Attitude of Gratitude
Help me to cultivate an attitude of gratitude in every circumstance.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
48. Prayer for Patience in Trials
Teach me to be patient and trust in Your timing.
James 1:2-4 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
49. Prayer for Endurance
Grant me the endurance to run the race You have set before me.
Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”
50. Prayer for Trust in God’s Plan
Help me to trust in Your plan for my life, knowing that it is good.
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
