Miniature Prayers

Miniature Specific Scripture Prayers #29

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Alone with God

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, show me how to have Mathew 6:6 be my main method of prayer. “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”

Prayer with Thanksgiving and Praise

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, remind me to always remember Psalm 100:4 when I get ready to pray. “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.”

Persistence in Prayer

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, direct me to follow the instructions in Luke 18:1. “Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.”

Godly Wisdom

All wise Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, encourage me with the wisdom from James 3:17. “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.”

God Planned for Me

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you that You had a plan for me before I was even born. Jeremiah 1:5a “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you.”

Loving One Another

Lord, in Jesus’ Name, direct me to be able to do 1 Peter 1:22. “Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart.“

Miniature Specific Scripture Prayers #28

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Jesus’ Substitutionary Atonement

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for Jesus taking the punishment for my sin. 1 Peter 2:24 says that Jesus, “Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness-by whose stripes you are healed.”

The Holy Spirit’s Confirmation of New Birth

Lord, thank you for having the Holy Spirit confirm for me my new birth in Jesus Christ. Romans 8:16-17 “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs-heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.”

Living to Receive the Crown of Life

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, direct me to live James 1:12. “Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”

Jesus’ Example of Prayer

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, I ask You to frequently direct me to follow Jesus’ example of prayer in Mark 1:35. “Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.”

God’s Good Thoughts About a Believer

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’s Name, thank you for the wonderful promise You give for the believer in Jesus Christ in Jeremiah 29:11. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Being a Doer of God’s Word

Loving Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, I ask You to direct me to practice James 1:22. “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.“

Miniature Specific Scripture Prayers #27

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God My Defender

All Powerful Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for being my defender. Psalm 27:1 “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

Jesus, Example of Prayer

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, in the midst of chaos and confusion, direct me to follow Jesus’ example in Mathew 14:23. “And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.”

Enjoying the Peace of God

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, direct me to practice Philippians 4:6-7. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Cleansing from Sin

Forgiving Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you that You will reveal to me any sin that needs forgiveness. Psalm 139:23-24a “Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me.”

Thinking Right Thoughts

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, direct me to practice Philippians 4:8. “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things.”

Sin’s Power Destroyed

All powerful Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you that as a believer in Jesus, sin has lost its power over me. Romans 6:6 “Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.“

Miniature Scripture Prayers #26

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Jesus Christ’s Power Against Satan

All powerful Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you that as a believer in Jesus Christ I can quote Mathew 4:10 when tempted. Jesus said, “away with you Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.‘”

The God of All Comfort

Comforting Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for the promise in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

Seeking and Knocking

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, direct me in my pursuing You as stated in Mathew 7:7-8. “‘Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.”

Alert to False Teaching

All wise Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, I ask You to make me very sensitive to the teaching in Mathew 7:15-16a. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits.”

The Dwelling Place of the Holy Spirit

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you that as a believer in Christ the Holy Spirit lives within me. 1 Corinthians 3:16 “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”

Two Greatest Gifts

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for these two precious gifts expressed in the Bible. Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” 1 Corinthians 15:3b “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures.“

Miniature Scripture Prayers #25

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God Has No Limit

All powerful Heavenly Father, thank you for a relationship with You that has no limitations. Ephesians 3:20 “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.”

Trusting God for Guidance

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name I am doing what is expressed in Psalm 25:1-2 and asking for Your response. “To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in You; let me not be ashamed; let not my enemies triumph over me.”

Scripture is God Speaking

Communicating Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name I thank You for speaking clearly. 2 Timothy 3:16 “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.“​

God Hears and Responds

Lord, in Jesus’ Name, thank you that when I am in trouble You hear and respond to my prayer. Psalm 28:6 “Blessed be the LORD, because He has heard the voice of my supplications!”

Advice from God

All wise Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for Your promise to believers in Jesus Christ. Isaiah 40:31 “But those who wait on 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.”

Everything is Possible with God

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for Your following attribute. In Mathew 19:26b Jesus said, “‘with men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.“‘

Miniature Scripture Prayers #24

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Thought Life Controlled by God

All-knowing Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name I ask You to guide and control my thought life. 2 Corinthians 10:5 “Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.”

Confidence in God’s Sovereignty

Sovereign Lord, I ask in Jesus’ Name that You direct me to have the same confidence in Your sovereignty as Job did in Job 42:1-2. “Then Job answered the LORD and said: “I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.‘”

Reconciliation Through Jesus

Loving Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for Jesus’ reconciliation for me. 2 Corinthians 5:21 “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

Power of God’s Holy Spirit

All-powerful Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, direct me to fully understand where strength comes from as expressed in Zechariah 4:6b. ‘”Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of hosts.“‘

God Upholds the Believer

Sustaining Lord, I come to You in the Name of Jesus to thank You for the invite and promise in Psalm 55:22. “Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”

Secure in the Lord

All-powerful Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name I praise and thank You for the peace, joy and comfort of Your promise in Hebrews 13:5b. ‘”I will never leave you nor forsake you.‘”

God, the Ultimate Protector

Protecting Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for providing the perfect protection. Psalm 18:30 “As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.“

Miniature Scripture Prayers #23

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God’s Call to Holiness

Lord, I come to You in Jesus’ Name to ask You to direct me to be obedient to 1 Peter 1:15-16. “But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “be holy, for I am holy.’”

God’s Perfect Wisdom

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name I thank You that as a believer in Jesus Christ I have access to Your perfect wisdom. James 3:17 “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.”

Denying Ungodly Living

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, direct me to be obedient to Your instructions for Godly living found in Titus 2:12. “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age.”

Walking in the Spirit

Heavenly Father, I come in Jesus’ Name to ask You to continually develop Galatians 5:22-23 in my life. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.”

God’s Requirement for His People

Lord, in Jesus’ Name, direct me to be obedient to the instruction in Micah 6:8. “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Controlling Our Words

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name I ask You to do for me Psalm 141:3. “Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.”

Personal Relationship With God

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for my personal relationship with You and for being near to me in all situations as written in Nahum 1:7. “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust Him.“

Miniature Scripture Prayers #22

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Invitation from Jesus

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for the invitation expressed in John 6:35. “And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.'”

Inquiring of the Lord

All wise Heavenly Father, I come in Jesus’ Name to ask You to direct me to always do what You told Israel to do in Amos 5:4. “For thus says the LORD to the house of Israel: “seek Me and live.”

God as Our Shepherd

Lord, I come to You in Your Son’s Name to thank You for the promise in Psalm 23:1 that as a shepherd cares for his sheep You care for me. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Momentary Discomfort Before Joy

Heavenly Father, I come in Jesus’ Name to thank You for Your promise of joy after momentary discomfort. Psalm 30:5b “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”

Filling the Mind With Truth

Lord, in Jesus’ Name, I ask You to direct me to practice Philippians 4:8. “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy-meditate on these things.”

God Hears from Everywhere

Heavenly Father, I come in Jesus’ Name to thank You for not having any restrictions from where You will hear my prayers. Jonah 2:1 “Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly.”

God’s Renewed Mercies in Chaotic Times

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank You for Your encouragement in Lamentations 3:22-23. “Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”

Miniature Scripture Prayers #20

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Freedom in Christ

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for providing freedom in Jesus Christ for me as a believer. Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.”

Glorifying God

Lord, I come in Jesus’ Name to ask You to direct me to continually practice 1 Chronicles 16:10-11. “Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD! Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face evermore!”

Uncovering Sin

Heavenly Father, I come in Your Son’s Name asking You to constantly give me the desire to put into practice Proverbs 28:13. “He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.”

Thanking the Lord

Heavenly Father, I come to You in Your Son’s Name to ask You to remind me often to do 1 Chronicles 16:8-9. “Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples! Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; talk of all His wondrous works!”

God’s Perfect Peace

Lord, I come in Jesus’ wonderful Name to thank You for providing peace. Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”

Deliverance from Sin

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank You for what is described in Colossians 1:13-14. “He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.”

Miniature Scripture Prayers #19

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God’s Mercy

Merciful Heavenly Father, I come in Your Son’s Name to thank You for Your mercy expressed in Psalm 103:8,10. “The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor punished us according to our iniquities.”

​Dead to Sin, Alive to God

Lord, I come to You as a believer, in Jesus’ Name, to thank You for the message in Romans 6:11-12. “Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts.”

The Beauty of Heaven

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for the future glories promised in Revelation 21:4 for believers in Jesus Christ. “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Seeing God’s Awesomeness Through His Creation

Lord, in Jesus’ Name, I ask for more comprehension of Your awesome creation. Psalm 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.”

Destruction of Pride

Heavenly Father, I come in Your Son’s Name to ask the Holy Spirit to show me and correct all my dealings involving pride. Proverbs 16:5 “Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; though they join forces, none will go unpunished.”

Seeking Wise Counsel

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, I ask You to direct me to be open to Godly counsel. Proverbs 15:22 “Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.“