How to Pray Scripture

You can pray Scripture over your own life or the lives of others.

Paul prayed an awesome prayer for the church at Ephesus which gives us a praying Scripture example. It is found in Ephesians 1:17-23.

Dear Father God, I pray for _______________ that You will give them a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. I pray that the eyes of ______________ understanding would be enlightened so they will know the hope of the calling of Christi Jesus and the riches of the glory of Christ Jesus’ inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of Your power which You used to raise Christ Jesus from the dead and seated Him at Your right hand in heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named,  not only in this age but also in the age which is to come. Amen.

The Psalms are a great source for prayer. David freely connects with God with his heartfelt feelings. Any possible emotion experienced can be found in its pages. By reading the Psalms and understanding the thoughts of King David, "a man after God's own heart," you will realize what God desires from your own heart.

See Psalms 139 and 91.

Increasing Prayer in Your Life

(Psalm 5:3; 69:13; Matthew 7:7; 26:41; Luke 18:1; John 16:24)

Prayer is just like talking to a friend. When you pray, share your heart with the Lord and listen with your heart to what He might impress upon you.

Set aside a time each day to focus on the Lord and communicate with Him. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you in your prayers.

Pray to God anytime you are worried about something or someone.

Listen to praise or worship music that focuses on God and think about Him.

Thank God for all the blessings in your life.

Pray with other believers.

Read prayers aloud from the Psalms that you feel drawn to.

Read and pray Scripture.

Pray with your children or other family members on a regular basis. (At meals; before school, at bedtime, etc.)

Set the alarm on your phone or watch to pray for five minutes a few times a day.

Start a prayer journal listing your requests to the Lord. Mark and date when they get answered and what He did in response.

You may wish to express prayer or communication with God through writing, drawing, or other creative avenues. The point is to connect with Him.

He eagerly desires to meet with You!