Sometimes, people need help when it comes to what to pray for, or how to make a prayer request. Some of us never knew how to pray, and we had to learn by listening to others pray, and by reading the Bible to learn how to pray, and by being around people who pray a lot.
Jesus taught us to pray, to ask God for the things that we need in this life. In the Lords Prayer, He taught us to pray for the food that we need, to pray for forgiveness, to pray to forgive other people. He taught the multitudes to pray for their daily needs.
God doesn’t want us to just pray about “spiritual” things, but to pray for the things that we need, to pray for the needs of other people, to pray for the circumstances that we need, literally, to pray for all the things that pertain to this life.
Some things we pray for as people make their requests
- peoples’ families, friends, neighbors and loved ones.
- neighborhoods to be safe and protected.
- those with broken or troubled homes.
- marriages to be happy, strong, stable and loving.
- those with broken hearts.
- widows, widowers, for those who live alone.
- blessings and peace of mind for those who have lost loved ones.
- people who are lonely and discouraged.
- people who are in hospitals or nursing homes.
- people who are sick, and for people who are dying, that they would be able to make peace with God.
- the doctors, nurses, medical researchers, and hospital staff who devote their lives to care and bringing healing.
- first responders – EMT’s, ambulance drivers and people who work in Emergency Services.
- Fire and Rescue personnel.
- our police officers and others in law enforcement, for them to be protected and safe, and committed to justice and fairness in all they do.
- our schools, colleges, universities and for the safety of all those who attend them.
- that God will help students with their studies and homework assignments.
- that God will help students as they take exams.
- the teachers who are in the position to shape young lives.
- the little ones in kindergarten.
- churches, that they would truly be about our Father’s business and that the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ would be preached and ministered.
- God to bless the tithes and offerings that are given to Gods work, to reach and help those in need.
- our members jobs and careers, and that they would do well in all things.
- those applying for jobs.
- people who are unemployed and the under employed, that they can get the jobs they need.
- those on public assistance, SSI and welfare.
- people who are traveling, for safe travels and protection.
- elderly people who are facing discouragement.
- homeless people, that they can find shelter, food and nourishment, and that they are protected from those who would victimize them.
- people who are addicted to opioids, heroin and other substances.
- those who struggling with alcoholism, that they can be set free and be able to live sober lives.
- those who are incarcerated.
- governments, local, state, Federal and for government leaders all over the world.
- protection from terrorism, no matter where it occurs.
- an end to mass shootings, terrorist activities.
- unity in our nation, and the strength that comes when a people will acknowledge God and turn away from evil.
- immigrants and those family members left behind.
- single parent homes.
- churches, that they would be places of salvation, prayer safety, healing and growth.
- the safety and protection of our members.
- our country's President for God’s wisdom to rule and overrule.
- God to guide people in their finances, for Him to bring increase, and that He would supply every need of His people.
- missionaries and ministries around the world, who are helping people find Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
- those who visit our website, that they would be encouraged and ministered to.