130 Powerful Scriptures To Use When Praying

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding solace and connection with the divine can be a grounding force. Prayer, as a timeless practice, serves as a channel to commune with the spiritual realm, seeking guidance, strength, and peace. In the sacred moments of conversation with the Creator, the words we choose hold profound significance.

This blog post is a heartfelt exploration into a collection of scriptures that serve as pillars of inspiration and guidance when engaged in prayer. Whether you are seeking comfort in times of distress, guidance on life’s journey, or simply a deeper connection with the divine, these verses offer a roadmap for your spiritual voyage.

Join us on this reflective journey as we delve into ten carefully selected scriptures to use when praying, each carrying its own unique resonance and wisdom. From the reassuring promises of God’s presence to the empowering verses that instill strength, these timeless words are more than passages; they are keys to unlocking a deeper, more profound connection with the divine.

In the coming paragraphs, let’s embark together on an exploration of these sacred scriptures to use when praying, understanding their context, and discovering how they can enrich and deepen our prayer life. May these verses become not only words on a page but a source of comfort, inspiration, and guidance as you navigate the sacred path of prayer.

Scriptures for Assurance of Answer to Prayer

1. Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV): “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

2. John 14:13-14 (NIV): “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”

3. 1 John 5:14-15 (NIV): “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.”

4. Mark 11:24 (NIV): “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

5. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV): “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

6. James 5:16 (NIV): “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

7. Psalm 145:18 (NIV): “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”

8. Jeremiah 29:12 (NIV): “Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”

9. Psalm 17:1 (NIV): “Hear me, Lord, my plea is just; listen to my cry. Hear my prayer—let it not be from deceitful lips.”

10. 1 Peter 3:12 (NIV): “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

11. Matthew 18:19-20 (NIV): “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

12. Psalm 34:17 (NIV): “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”

13. John 16:24 (NIV): “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.”

14. Psalm 66:19 (NIV): “But God has surely listened and has heard my prayer.”

15. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV): “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

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Bible Verses about Thanksgiving and Gratitude

1. Psalm 100:4 (NIV): “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”

2. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV): “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

3. Colossians 3:15 (NIV): “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”

4. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV): “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

5. Psalm 136:1 (NIV): “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.”

6. Ephesians 5:20 (NIV): “always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

7. Philippians 4:11-12 (NIV): “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.”

8. Psalm 118:1 (NIV): “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”

9. James 1:17 (NIV): “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

10. 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV): “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”

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Intercessory Prayer Scripture

1. 1 Timothy 2:1 (NIV): “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.”

2. James 5:16 (NIV): “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

3. Ephesians 6:18 (NIV): “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”

4. Romans 8:26 (NIV): “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”

5. Colossians 1:9 (NIV): “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.”

6. Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV): “‘“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’”

7. Philippians 1:3-4 (NIV): “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy.”

8. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (NIV): “As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.”

9. 1 Samuel 12:23 (NIV): “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.”

10. Philemon 1:4 (NIV): “I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers.”

Bible Verses on Healing

1. Exodus 15:26 (NIV): “He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.'”

2. James 5:15 (NIV): “And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.”

3. Psalm 103:2-3 (NIV): “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”

4. Isaiah 53:5 (NIV): “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.”

5. Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV): “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.”

6. Matthew 4:23 (NIV): “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.”

7. Psalm 147:3 (NIV): “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

8. Matthew 9:35 (NIV): “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.”

9. 3 John 1:2 (NIV): “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”

10. Mark 5:34 (NIV): “He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.'”

11. Psalm 41:3 (NIV): “The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.”

12. Luke 8:50 (NIV): “But Jesus on hearing this answered him, ‘Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.'”

13. Proverbs 4:20-22 (NIV): “My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.”

14. Acts 10:38 (NIV): “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil because God was with him.”

15. Matthew 8:17 (NIV): “This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.'”

Scriptures To Use When Praying

Here are ten scriptures that you can use as a basis for prayer:

1. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV):

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

2. Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV):

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

3. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV):

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

4. Psalm 23:1 (NIV):

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”

5. James 5:16 (NIV):

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

6. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV):

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

7. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV):

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

8. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV):

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

9. Philippians 4:13 (NIV):

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

10. Romans 8:28 (NIV):

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

These scriptures cover a range of themes, including trust, guidance, provision, healing, and the peace that comes from God. Feel free to personalize your prayers using these verses as a foundation.

Bible Verses for Protection

1. Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV): “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”

2. Psalm 121:7-8 (NIV): “The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”

3. Proverbs 18:10 (NIV): “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

4. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

5. Psalm 46:1 (NIV): “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

6. Psalm 34:7 (NIV): “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”

7. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV): “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”

8. Psalm 140:4 (NIV): “Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent, who devise ways to trip my feet.”

9. Psalm 121:3 (NIV): “He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber.”

10. Exodus 14:14 (NIV): “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

11. Psalm 18:2 (NIV): “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

12. Proverbs 4:6-7 (NIV): “Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”

13. Isaiah 54:17 (NIV): “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.

14. Psalm 121:5-6 (NIV): “The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.”

15. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV): “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Scriptures on Financial Prosperity

1. Malachi 3:10 (NIV): “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.'”

2. Proverbs 3:9-10 (NIV): “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”

3. Philippians 4:19 (NIV): “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”

4. Luke 6:38 (NIV): “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

5. Proverbs 22:4 (NIV): “Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.”

6. Deuteronomy 8:18 (NIV): “But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.”

7. Psalm 1:3 (NIV): “That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.”

8. 2 Corinthians 9:6 (NIV): “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”

9. Proverbs 10:22 (NIV): “The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it.”

10. Haggai 2:8 (NIV): “‘The silver is mine and the gold is mine,’ declares the Lord Almighty.”

It’s important to note that while these scriptures touch on financial prosperity, the Bible also emphasizes the values of contentment, generosity, and stewardship. Seeking a relationship with God and aligning with His principles are at the core of these teachings.

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Bible Verses about Protection from Enemies

1. Psalm 23:4 (NIV): “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

2. Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV): “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”

3. Psalm 27:1 (NIV): “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”

4. Proverbs 18:10 (NIV): “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

5. Psalm 118:6 (NIV): “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

6. Isaiah 54:17 (NIV): “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.

7. Psalm 140:4 (NIV): “Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent, who devise ways to trip my feet.”

8. Psalm 91:4 (NIV): “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”

9. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV): “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”

10. Psalm 64:1 (NIV): “Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy.”

These verses affirm the trust and confidence believers have in God’s protection, acknowledging His role as a shield and refuge against enemies and adversities.

Bible Verses about Protection from Evil

1. Psalm 121:7-8 (NIV): “The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”

2. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV): “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”

3. Psalm 91:9-10 (NIV): “If you say, ‘The Lord is my refuge,’ and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.”

4. Proverbs 2:11-12 (NIV): “Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse.”

5. Psalm 23:4 (NIV): “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

6. Matthew 6:13 (NIV): “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”

7. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV): “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

8. Psalm 140:4 (NIV): “Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent, who devise ways to trip my feet.”

9. James 4:7 (NIV): “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

10. Ephesians 6:12 (NIV): “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

These verses highlight God’s promise of protection from evil, the importance of relying on Him, and the spiritual armor available to believers in their daily battles.

Bible Verses on Protection from Death

1. Psalm 23:4 (NIV): “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

2. Psalm 116:8 (NIV): “For you, Lord, have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.”

3. Psalm 91:16 (NIV): “With long life, I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”

4. John 11:25-26 (NIV): “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'”

5. Proverbs 18:21 (NIV): “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

6. Psalm 118:17 (NIV): “I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done.”

7. Hebrews 2:14-15 (NIV): “Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.”

8. 2 Timothy 1:10 (NIV): “But it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.”

9. Isaiah 25:8 (NIV): “he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken.”

10. 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 (NIV): “When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: ‘Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?'”

These verses emphasize the hope and assurance of eternal life in Christ and the victory over death through faith.

Bible Verses about Protection from Enemies

1. Psalm 91:4-6 (NIV): “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.”

2. Psalm 46:1 (NIV): “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

3. Psalm 18:2 (NIV): “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

4. Proverbs 18:10 (NIV): “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

5. Psalm 27:1 (NIV): “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”

6. Isaiah 54:17 (NIV): “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.

7. Psalm 118:6 (NIV): “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

8. Romans 8:31 (NIV): “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

9. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV): “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”

10. James 4:7 (NIV): “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

These verses emphasize the idea of finding refuge and strength in God when facing enemies and the assurance that God is a protector against harm.