Biblical Prayer For the Congregation

People’s spiritual growth. Ephesians 1:17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,

People will have the right perspective of life. Ephesians 1:18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

Love and unity in the church. Philippians 1:9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment,

Church’s spiritual discernment. Philippians 1:10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
People might be pure and blameless (see above)

People will know the will of God Colossians 1:9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

People’s conduct might be pleasing to God Colossians 1:10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.

People will fulfill God’s purpose 2 Thessalonians 1:11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power,

Physical and emotional needs of the people James 5:14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 3 John 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.

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By James MacDonald