Do you ever find yourself struggling to know what to pray for? You want to include prayer in your daily routine, but you feel like you’re repeating yourself and want to freshen things up. If this is how you feel, you’re not alone. For some Christians, prayer can typically feel stale or dry. Prayer is talking to someone who knows you intimately and loves you deeply, so it might be challenging to admit or deal with when the conversation dries up.
Part of the issue can also be the temptation to see prayer as talking to God instead of talking with Him. However, everyone goes through periods when praying feels like walking uphill. So, here are the top 10 prayer requests. Hopefully, they’ll inspire you whenever you feel like things are going stale.
The Health of Family and Friends
Father, Your Word says that we have access to abundant living. I pray for Your healing anointing and the power of Your resurrection over myself, over my family, over my friends and to those overcoming an illness. Be with them, Father.
God’s Guidance and Wisdom
Who is like unto You? You Created the Heavens and the Earth. By Your Will was life called into existence. All knowing, all wise and all loving Heavenly Father, graciously pour on me Your Wisdom. Guide my life with the strength of Your Right Arm. Be a light unto my feet as I walk along the unfolding path of Your Will.
Love, Peace, and Happiness
As children of God, we have an inheritance of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Lord, help me remember my inheritance and walk in it daily. The enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy this manifold blessing, but because of You -- I AM MORE THAN A CONQUEROR. Therefore, love, peace and unspeakable joy are mine!
Finances, Jobs, and Exams
Jehovah Jireh = My Provider. Lord, Your Word says before I was in my mother’s womb, you knew me. You knew I would face trials, temptation and testing. I know how the story ends; victory is mine! As I face this trial, I remind myself to be of good cheer because you have overcome the world, and there is nothing you can’t handle. I retrieve the blessings of Abraham for my finances, career and all life endeavors. I humbly submit to your provision and cast all my worry and care your way -- because YOU care for me. You are my rock and firm foundation!
Personal Health
Breathe on me this day, Father—the breath of life. Breathe healing and wholeness into every area of my body. Strengthen me to handle the tasks you have set before me this day. Grant me eternal health that happens first in my spirit and transcends outward.
The Salvation of Others
God, because you loved the people in this world, you chose to die so that they could be with You forever and ever in Your Kingdom. I know that and am grateful for Your mercy and plan of love -- what a family reunion that will be! Father, my heart today is to see those children who are lost, saved and won back to the Father. Just like the prodigal son, we pray that they will realize that they were made for higher, holy and free living and not enslaved to the passions and lusts of this world. Break the chains, Father, send laborers. Send me.
Family Issues
Father, I pray for my marriage, whether it’s the one I have or the one I’m patiently awaiting. I thank you for the spouse you created just for me! The love demonstration that lives between us. The challenges we face and the strength to endure them -- TOGETHER!
Children’s Protection
Children are truly a gift from God. Thank You, Father, for the children that You have entrusted under my care. As I work each day to be the best parent I can be, I know that, ultimately, their protection is in Your hands. Give your angels charge over them. Walk beside them, protecting them from all dangers seen and unseen. I rest them in your protective care this day -- You’re a Good Papa!
The Impoverished Population
Father, help us remember that “whatever we do to the least of these, we have done to You.” With that said, keep us ever mindful of those who are less fortunate. Soften our hearts to be readily generous, whether it’s in prayer or our finances. May this prayer spark someone in one of these directions today. Be with Your children who are hungry and discouraged.
Those Who Are Grieving
Remember in the Garden of Gethsemane, You said, “My soul is sorrowful, even until death...” It feels like that. I need Your Holy Spirit to comfort me. To peel back the layers of pain and grief that are upon me. Just like You calmed the raging seas, calm this storm in life. I will continue to lean on this promise -- I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST, WHO STRENGTHENS ME. Strengthen me today, Lord, strengthen me today.
If your prayer life feels like it’s stuck in a rut, ask yourself what it would look like to enjoy time with God truly. The Bible talks a lot about enjoying God, and it’s part of how He shapes us and helps us know what to pray for. It also helps us know what we need from Him. In Psalms 37:4, we’re told to take delight in Him, and He’ll give us the desires of our hearts. So, if you need help with what to pray for, these popular prayer requests may help spark your prayer to God.
