By Open Doors 11 September 2023 4 MIN

Ten Encouraging Bible Verses about Prayer

Prayer is a powerful tool that allows us to communicate with God, especially when we face overwhelming challenges. In this post, we’ll delve into 10 uplifting Bible verses about prayer, praying for the impossible, offering hope and strength in moments of doubt.

The Bible is filled with verses that inspire us to bring these impossible situations to God, trusting that He can make the impossible possible.

1. Matthew 21:22

“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

2. Philippians 4:6-7

“Do not be anxious about anything, 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 your minds in Christ Jesus.”

3. 1 John 5:14-15

“And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of Him.”

4. James 5:16

“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”

5. Mark 11:24

“Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”*

6. Jeremiah 29:12-13

“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

7. Romans 8:26

“Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.”

8. Colossians 4:2

“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”

9. Psalm 145:18

“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.”

10. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

These bible verses about prayer offer a beacon of hope for those facing situations that appear impossible to overcome. They remind us that with unwavering faith, persistent prayer, and reliance on God’s infinite power, what seems unattainable to us becomes achievable through His grace.

When you’re confronted with challenges that test your limits, let these verses guide you in boldly presenting your requests to God and trusting that His answers will transcend what you thought was impossible.

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NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

If you’re like us, some situations seem too dark or too impossible to pray for. But we know that nothing is impossible with God!

Join us this International Day of Prayer as we pray boldly for our persecuted brothers and sisters who follow Jesus in some of the darkest places in the world.

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