Tag: Holy Spirit

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Glory of Love

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Intercessory Prayer for Love

Loving God, I intercede for those who need love and acceptance in their lives. I pray that You would pour out Your love into their hearts by Your Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

Lord, be their love and their life, their friend and their father. May they know how wide and long and high and deep is Your love for them that surpasses knowledge. May they love You with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love their neighbors as themselves. May they love one another as You have loved them; by this all people will know that they are Your disciples. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

This prayer is based on Romans 5:5, which affirms that God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

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Let’s Rejoice!

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Intercessory Prayer for Joy

Wonderful Father, I intercede for those who need joy and happiness in their lives. I pray that You would fill them with Your joy that is unspeakable and full of glory, overflowing from Your presence and Your salvation.

Lord, be their joy and their crown, their delight and their reward. May they rejoice always in You, giving thanks in all circumstances. May they sing to You a new song, praising You with gladness and gratitude. May they experience Your joy as their strength and their shield. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

This prayer is based on 1 Peter 1:8-9, which says that though we have not seen Him (Jesus), we love Him; though we do not now see Him, we believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory; obtaining the outcome of our faith, the salvation of our souls.

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Security and Protection

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Intercessory Prayer for Protection

Mighty God, I intercede for those who need protection and security in their lives. I pray that You would cover them with Your feathers and under Your wings they would find refuge; Your faithfulness would be their shield and rampart.

Lord, be their fortress and their deliverer, their refuge and their strength. May they dwell in the secret place of the Most High and abide under the shadow of the Almighty. May they not fear the terror of the night or the arrow that flies by day. May they call upon You in trouble and You would answer them and deliver them. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

This prayer is based on Psalm 91:1-4, which declares that he who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty; He will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

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Wisdom

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Intercessory Prayer for Wisdom

Omniscient God, I intercede for those who need wisdom and understanding in their lives. I pray that You would give them a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You, enlightening the eyes of their hearts to know the hope to which You have called them, the riches of Your glorious inheritance in the saints, and the immeasurable greatness of Your power toward us who believe. Lord, be their wisdom and their teacher, their counselor and their guide. May they ask You for wisdom in faith, without doubting, and receive it generously from You. May they apply Your wisdom in all their decisions and actions, glorifying You in everything they do. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

This prayer is based on Ephesians 1:17-19, which prays that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give us a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him

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Everlasting Hope

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Intercessory Prayer for Hope

Lord, I intercede for those who are feeling hopeless or discouraged. I pray that You would fill them with Your hope that does not disappoint, anchoring their souls in Your promises and Your faithfulness. 

Lord, be their hope and their future, their anchor and their assurance. May they look to You as the author and finisher of their faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. May they rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and be constant in prayer. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

This prayer is based on Romans 5:5, which affirms that hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

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Feeling Lukewarm?

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Intercessory Prayer for Revival

Holy Father, I intercede for those who are spiritually dry or lukewarm. I pray that You would revive them by Your Spirit and by Your Word, restoring their first love for You and rekindling their passion for Your glory.

Lord, be their fire and their zeal, their joy, and their delight. May they hunger and thirst for You more than anything else. May they seek You with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. May they worship You in spirit and truth, serving You with gratitude and obedience. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

This prayer is based on Psalm 85:6, which asks God to revive us again so that we may rejoice in Him.

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Ultimate Justice

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Intercessory Prayer for Justice

Righteous God, I intercede for those who are suffering from injustice, oppression, or violence. I pray that You would defend their cause and vindicate their rights.

Lord, be their advocate and avenger, their shield and deliverer. May they see Your justice prevail and Your righteousness shine forth. May they find comfort in Your promises and hope in Your kingdom. May they not lose heart or give up, but trust in You who will judge the world with equity and righteousness. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

This prayer is based on Psalm 9:7-10, which proclaims that the Lord sits enthroned forever; He has established His throne for justice; He judges the world with righteousness; He judges the peoples with uprightness; the Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble; those who know His name put their trust in Him; He does not forsake those who seek Him.

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Peace Beyond Understanding

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Intercessory Prayer for Peace

Lord Almighty, I intercede for those who are living in fear, anxiety, or turmoil. I pray that You would fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Lord, be their refuge and strength, their help and hope. May they cast all their cares upon You, knowing that You care for them. May they experience Your presence and Your power in the midst of their troubles. May they be still and know that You are God. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

This prayer is based on Philippians 4:6-7, which instructs us not to be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let our requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

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Healing for Families

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Intercessory Prayer for Family Restoration

Faithful God, I intercede for those who are facing brokenness and conflict in their families. I pray that You would restore and heal their relationships, bringing reconciliation and forgiveness where there is bitterness and resentment.

Lord, be their peace and their bond of love, their healer and their restorer. May they honor You and each other in their words and actions. May they bear with one another in love and seek to serve one another in humility. May they build each other up and not tear each other down. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

This prayer is based on Ephesians 4:1-3, which urges us to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

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Heart of the Matter

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Intercessory Prayer for Salvation

Merciful God, I intercede for those who do not know You personally and have not received Your gift of salvation. I pray that You would draw them by Your Spirit and by Your grace to repentance and faith in Your Son Jesus Christ.

Lord, open their eyes to see the truth of the gospel and open their hearts to receive Your love and forgiveness. May they confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that You raised Him from the dead. May they be born again into Your family and become Your children. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

This prayer is based on Romans 10:9-10, which declares that if we confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead, we will be saved; for with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.