This collection of Bible verses about prayer offers spiritual wisdom and encouragement to deepen your relationship with God.
Prayer is a powerful way to connect with the Creator, seek guidance, express gratitude, and find peace.
These verses remind us of the importance of prayer in our daily lives, helping us build a solid foundation of faith.
Whether you need strength, guidance, or comfort, these Scriptures will inspire you to pray with purpose and conviction, trusting in God’s divine plan.
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Bible Verses About Prayer
The Power of Prayer
And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith. – Matthew 21:22
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. – James 5:16
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. – Jeremiah 33:3
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. – 2 Chronicles 7:14
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. – Ephesians 6:18
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – Philippians 4:6
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. – Mark 11:24
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. – Colossians 4:2
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people. – 1 Timothy 2:1
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. – Matthew 18:20
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Prayer as a Way to Seek God
But Yahshua often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. – Luke 5:16
And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. – Matthew 6:5
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen; then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. – Matthew 6:6
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. – Matthew 7:7
I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. – Psalm 16:7
But he answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.” – John 5:17
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. – Jeremiah 29:12
Do not pray like the pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. – Matthew 6:7
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. – Psalm 145:18
I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding. – 1 Corinthians 14:15
The Example of Yahshua’s Prayer
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. – Romans 8:26
And going a little farther, he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” – Matthew 26:39
Then Yahshua told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. – Luke 18:1
But Yahshua answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.” – John 5:17
But Yahshua answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” – Matthew 4:4
When Yahshua had finished praying, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” – Luke 11:1
Yahshua replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” – John 13:7
And Yahshua said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” – Luke 23:34
He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed. – Luke 22:41
For I have come down from heaven, not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. – John 6:38
The Role of Prayer in a Christian Life
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 a hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. – Isaiah 40:29
The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. – Psalm 23:1
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. – Isaiah 26:3
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. – John 15:7
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. – John 16:33
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. – 1 John 5:14
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I with them. – Matthew 18:20
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. – Romans 12:12
The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. – Proverbs 15:29
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Praise
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. – 1 Chronicles 16:34
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. – Psalm 150:6
I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High. – Psalm 7:17
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. – Psalm 95:2
Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp. – Psalm 147:7
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Yahshua. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. – Psalm 34:1
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his love endures forever. – Psalm 136:1
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. – Psalm 9:1
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. – Psalm 68:19
