Bible Verses Prayers For A Struggling Church
1. A Prayer for Spiritual Revival
Dear God, I come to You seeking spiritual revival for our struggling church. Ignite our faith with Your renewing grace. Let Your Spirit breathe life into our worship. Grant us renewal. May Your love restore us.
Psalm 85:6
“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?”
I pray You revive us. Thank You for Your restoring love. Amen.
2. A Prayer for Unity in Faith
Lord, I lift our church to You for unity in faith. Bind us with Your harmonizing grace. Let Your Spirit unite our hearts in belief. Grant us togetherness. May Your love restore us.
Ephesians 4:3
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
I pray You unite us. Thank You for Your harmonizing care. Amen.
3. A Prayer for Strength in Trials
Father, I seek strength in trials for our church with Your steadfast grace. Uphold us with Your power amid struggles. Let Your Spirit fortify our resolve. Grant us courage. May Your love restore us.
James 1:12
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial.”
I pray You uphold us. Thank You for Your steadfast love. Amen.
4. A Prayer for Healing Divisions
God, I come to You for healing divisions in our church. Mend our rifts with Your reconciling grace. Let Your Spirit foster peace among us. Grant us harmony. May Your love restore us.
Colossians 3:13
“Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
I pray You mend us. Thank You for Your reconciling care. Amen.
5. A Prayer for Hope in Despair
Lord, I lift our church to You for hope in despair. Lift our spirits with Your promising grace. Let Your Spirit shine light in our darkness. Grant us optimism. May Your love restore us.
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace.”
I pray You lift us. Thank You for Your hopeful love. Amen.
6. A Prayer for Courageous Leadership
Father, I seek courageous leadership for our church with Your guiding grace. Strengthen our leaders with Your wisdom. Let Your Spirit inspire bold decisions. Grant us direction. May Your love restore us.
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
I pray You strengthen them. Thank You for Your guiding care. Amen.
7. A Prayer for Faithful Worship
God, I ask for faithful worship with Your holy grace. Revive our services with Your presence. Let Your Spirit deepen our praise. Grant us devotion. May Your love restore us.
Psalm 100:2
“Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.”
I pray You revive us. Thank You for Your holy love. Amen.
8. A Prayer for Healing Emotional Wounds
Lord, I lift our church to You for healing emotional wounds. Soothe our hearts with Your comforting grace. Let Your Spirit mend our pain. Grant us peace. May Your love restore us.
Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
I pray You soothe us. Thank You for Your comforting care. Amen.
9. A Prayer for Strength in Service
Father, I seek strength in service for our church with Your servant grace. Empower our efforts with Your energy. Let Your Spirit guide our outreach. Grant us endurance. May Your love restore us.
Galatians 6:9
“Let us not become weary in doing good.”
I pray You empower us. Thank You for Your servant love. Amen.
10. A Prayer for Peaceful Fellowship
God, I come to You for peaceful fellowship. Heal our divisions with Your tranquil grace. Let Your Spirit unite us in love. Grant us harmony. May Your love restore us.
1 John 4:12
“If we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete.”
I pray You unite us. Thank You for Your tranquil care. Amen.
11. A Prayer for Hope in Financial Struggles
Lord, I lift our church to You for hope in financial struggles. Provide for us with Your abundant grace. Let Your Spirit open doors of support. Grant us faith. May Your love restore us.
Philippians 4:19
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory.”
I pray You provide. Thank You for Your abundant love. Amen.
12. A Prayer for Courage in Outreach
Father, I seek courage in outreach with Your bold grace. Strengthen our mission with Your power. Let Your Spirit guide our witness. Grant us bravery. May Your love restore us.
Acts 1:8
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.”
I pray You strengthen us. Thank You for Your bold care. Amen.
13. A Prayer for Healing from Apathy
God, I ask for healing from apathy with Your awakening grace. Stir our hearts with Your passion. Let Your Spirit reignite our zeal. Grant us fervor. May Your love restore us.
Revelation 3:15-16
“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot.”
I pray You stir us. Thank You for Your awakening love. Amen.
14. A Prayer for Unity in Prayer
Lord, I lift our church to You for unity in prayer. Bind us with Your holy grace. Let Your Spirit unite our petitions. Grant us connection. May Your love restore us.
Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
I pray You bind us. Thank You for Your holy care. Amen.
15. A Prayer for Strength in Persecution
Father, I seek strength in persecution with Your protecting grace. Shield our church with Your might. Let Your Spirit sustain us through trials. Grant us resilience. May Your love restore us.
2 Timothy 3:12
“In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life will be persecuted.”
I pray You shield us. Thank You for Your protecting love. Amen.
16. A Prayer for Hope in Decline
God, I come to You for hope in decline. Lift our church with Your renewing grace. Let Your Spirit inspire growth and faith. Grant us vision. May Your love restore us.
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”
I pray You lift us. Thank You for Your renewing care. Amen.
17. A Prayer for Healing Past Hurts
Lord, I lift our church to You for healing past hurts. Mend our wounds with Your gentle grace. Let Your Spirit bring reconciliation. Grant us peace. May Your love restore us.
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
I pray You mend us. Thank You for Your gentle love. Amen.
18. A Prayer for Courageous Faith
Father, I seek courageous faith with Your steadfast grace. Fortify our church with Your strength. Let Your Spirit embolden our witness. Grant us boldness. May Your love restore us.
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for.”
I pray You fortify us. Thank You for Your steadfast care. Amen.
19. A Prayer for Peaceful Worship
God, I ask for peaceful worship with Your serene grace. Calm our services with Your presence. Let Your Spirit fill us with tranquility. Grant us devotion. May Your love restore us.
Psalm 29:11
“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”
I pray You calm us. Thank You for Your serene love. Amen.
20. A Prayer for Strength in Giving
Lord, I lift our church to You for strength in giving. Inspire us with Your generous grace. Let Your Spirit guide our offerings. Grant us joy. May Your love restore us.
2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give.”
I pray You inspire us. Thank You for Your generous care. Amen.
21. A Prayer for Hope in Conflict
Father, I seek hope in conflict with Your reconciling grace. Heal our church with Your peace. Let Your Spirit guide our resolution. Grant us unity. May Your love restore us.
Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
I pray You heal us. Thank You for Your reconciling love. Amen.
22. A Prayer for Healing from Doubt
God, I come to You for healing from doubt. Restore our faith with Your assuring grace. Let Your Spirit reaffirm our trust. Grant us conviction. May Your love restore us.
Mark 9:24
“I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
I pray You restore us. Thank You for Your assuring care. Amen.
23. A Prayer for Courage in Evangelism
Lord, I lift our church to You for courage in evangelism. Empower us with Your bold grace. Let Your Spirit guide our outreach. Grant us bravery. May Your love restore us.
Romans 1:16
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God.”
I pray You empower us. Thank You for Your bold love. Amen.
24. A Prayer for Strength in Prayer
Father, I seek strength in prayer with Your holy grace. Deepen our communion with You. Let Your Spirit inspire our supplications. Grant us power. May Your love restore us.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
“Pray continually.”
I pray You deepen us. Thank You for Your holy care. Amen.
25. A Prayer for Hope in Leadership
God, I ask for hope in leadership with Your guiding grace. Encourage our leaders with Your vision. Let Your Spirit inspire their service. Grant us faith. May Your love restore us.
1 Timothy 4:12
“Set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love.”
I pray You encourage them. Thank You for Your guiding love. Amen.
26. A Prayer for Healing from Fear
Lord, I lift our church to You for healing from fear. Calm us with Your brave grace. Let Your Spirit dispel our anxieties. Grant us courage. May Your love restore us.
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; I will strengthen you.”
I pray You calm us. Thank You for Your brave care. Amen.
27. A Prayer for Unity in Mission
Father, I seek unity in mission with Your purposeful grace. Align our church with Your plan. Let Your Spirit unite our efforts. Grant us focus. May Your love restore us.
Matthew 28:19
“Go and make disciples of all nations.”
I pray You align us. Thank You for Your purposeful love. Amen.
28. A Prayer for Strength in Adversity
God, I come to You for strength in adversity. Sustain our church with Your enduring grace. Let Your Spirit uphold us through storms. Grant us resilience. May Your love restore us.
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
I pray You sustain us. Thank You for Your enduring care. Amen.
29. A Prayer for Hope in Growth
Lord, I lift our church to You for hope in growth. Bless us with Your expanding grace. Let Your Spirit draw new souls to us. Grant us faith. May Your love restore us.
Acts 2:47
“And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”
I pray You bless us. Thank You for Your expanding love. Amen.
30. A Prayer for Healing from Pride
Father, I seek healing from pride with Your humble grace. Soften our hearts with Your humility. Let Your Spirit guide our repentance. Grant us meekness. May Your love restore us.
James 4:10
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
I pray You soften us. Thank You for Your humble care. Amen.
31. A Prayer for Courageous Prayer
God, I ask for courageous prayer with Your bold grace. Strengthen our petitions with Your power. Let Your Spirit embolden our voices. Grant us faith. May Your love restore us.
Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence.”
I pray You strengthen us. Thank You for Your bold love. Amen.
32. A Prayer for Strength in Teaching
Lord, I lift our church to You for strength in teaching. Inspire us with Your wise grace. Let Your Spirit guide our lessons. Grant us clarity. May Your love restore us.
2 Timothy 2:15
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved.”
I pray You inspire us. Thank You for Your wise care. Amen.
33. A Prayer for Hope in Isolation
Father, I seek hope in isolation with Your presence grace. Comfort our church with Your nearness. Let Your Spirit connect us in solitude. Grant us peace. May Your love restore us.
Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil.”
I pray You comfort us. Thank You for Your presence love. Amen.
34. A Prayer for Healing from Division
God, I come to You for healing from division. Unite us with Your reconciling grace. Let Your Spirit mend our fractures. Grant us unity. May Your love restore us.
1 Corinthians 1:10
“That all of you agree with one another in what you say.”
I pray You unite us. Thank You for Your reconciling care. Amen.
35. A Prayer for Strength in Worship
Lord, I lift our church to You for strength in worship. Elevate our praise with Your exalting grace. Let Your Spirit fill our songs. Grant us joy. May Your love restore us.
Psalm 95:1
“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock.”
I pray You elevate us. Thank You for Your exalting love. Amen.
36. A Prayer for Hope in Persecution
Father, I seek hope in persecution with Your sustaining grace. Encourage our church with Your promise. Let Your Spirit uphold us through trials. Grant us faith. May Your love restore us.
Matthew 5:10
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness.”
I pray You encourage us. Thank You for Your sustaining care. Amen.
37. A Prayer for Healing from Burnout
God, I ask for healing from burnout with Your refreshing grace. Renew our church with Your rest. Let Your Spirit restore our energy. Grant us revival. May Your love restore us.
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
I pray You renew us. Thank You for Your refreshing love. Amen.
38. A Prayer for Courage in Teaching
Lord, I lift our church to You for courage in teaching. Empower us with Your bold grace. Let Your Spirit guide our lessons with confidence. Grant us bravery. May Your love restore us.
2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid.”
I pray You empower us. Thank You for Your bold care. Amen.
39. A Prayer for Strength in Community
Father, I seek strength in community with Your uniting grace. Bind our church with Your love. Let Your Spirit foster support among us. Grant us connection. May Your love restore us.
Romans 12:5
“So in Christ we, though many, form one body.”
I pray You bind us. Thank You for Your uniting love. Amen.
40. A Prayer for Hope in Uncertainty
God, I come to You for hope in uncertainty. Guide our church with Your steady grace. Let Your Spirit light our path. Grant us trust. May Your love restore us.
Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.”
I pray You guide us. Thank You for Your steady care. Amen.
41. A Prayer for Healing from Discouragement
Lord, I lift our church to You for healing from discouragement. Lift us with Your encouraging grace. Let Your Spirit renew our spirits. Grant us hope. May Your love restore us.
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”
I pray You lift us. Thank You for Your encouraging love. Amen.
42. A Prayer for Strength in Fasting
Father, I seek strength in fasting with Your holy grace. Sustain our church with Your power. Let Your Spirit deepen our discipline. Grant us endurance. May Your love restore us.
Matthew 6:18
“So that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting.”
I pray You sustain us. Thank You for Your holy care. Amen.
43. A Prayer for Hope in Revival
God, I ask for hope in revival with Your transforming grace. Renew our church with Your spirit. Let Your Spirit draw us closer. Grant us faith. May Your love restore us.
Acts 3:19
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.”
I pray You renew us. Thank You for Your transforming love. Amen.
44. A Prayer for Healing from Conflict
Lord, I lift our church to You for healing from conflict. Restore us with Your peacemaking grace. Let Your Spirit guide our reconciliation. Grant us peace. May Your love restore us.
Romans 12:18
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace.”
I pray You restore us. Thank You for Your peacemaking care. Amen.
45. A Prayer for Strength in Witness
Father, I seek strength in witness with Your proclaiming grace. Empower our church with Your truth. Let Your Spirit guide our testimony. Grant us boldness. May Your love restore us.
Acts 4:29
“Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak.”
I pray You empower us. Thank You for Your proclaiming love. Amen.
46. A Prayer for Hope in Ministry
God, I come to You for hope in ministry. Inspire our church with Your purposeful grace. Let Your Spirit guide our service. Grant us vision. May Your love restore us.
1 Corinthians 15:58
“Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord.”
I pray You inspire us. Thank You for Your purposeful care. Amen.
47. A Prayer for Healing from Weariness
Lord, I lift our church to You for healing from weariness. Refresh us with Your restoring grace. Let Your Spirit renew our strength. Grant us rest. May Your love restore us.
Isaiah 40:29
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
I pray You refresh us. Thank You for Your restoring love. Amen.
48. A Prayer for Courage in Service
Father, I seek courage in service with Your servant grace. Fortify our church with Your power. Let Your Spirit guide our acts. Grant us bravery. May Your love restore us.
1 Peter 4:10
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others.”
I pray You fortify us. Thank You for Your servant care. Amen.
49. A Prayer for Strength in Prayer
God, I ask for strength in prayer with Your holy grace. Deepen our church’s communion with You. Let Your Spirit inspire our cries. Grant us power. May Your love restore us.
Jeremiah 33:3
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things.”
I pray You deepen us. Thank You for Your holy love. Amen.
50. A Prayer for Hope in Unity
Lord, I lift our church to You for hope in unity. Bind us with Your loving grace. Let Your Spirit foster our oneness. Grant us faith. May Your love restore us.
John 17:21
“That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me.”
I pray You bind us. Thank You for Your loving care. Amen.
51. A Prayer for Healing from Neglect
Father, I seek healing from neglect with Your attentive grace. Restore our church with Your care. Let Your Spirit renew our commitment. Grant us devotion. May Your love restore us.
Revelation 2:4
“Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.”
I pray You restore us. Thank You for Your attentive love. Amen.
52. A Prayer for Strength in Teaching
God, I come to You for strength in teaching. Enlighten our church with Your wise grace. Let Your Spirit guide our instruction. Grant us clarity. May Your love restore us.
James 3:17
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure.”
I pray You enlighten us. Thank You for Your wise care. Amen.
53. A Prayer for Hope in Perseverance
Lord, I lift our church to You for hope in perseverance. Sustain us with Your enduring grace. Let Your Spirit strengthen our resolve. Grant us faith. May Your love restore us.
Hebrews 12:1
“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
I pray You sustain us. Thank You for Your enduring love. Amen.
54. A Prayer for Healing from Division
Father, I seek healing from division with Your uniting grace. Mend our church with Your peace. Let Your Spirit reconcile our differences. Grant us harmony. May Your love restore us.
1 Corinthians 1:10
“That all of you agree with one another in what you say.”
I pray You mend us. Thank You for Your uniting care. Amen.
55. A Prayer for Strength in Love
God, I ask for strength in love with Your compassionate grace. Fill our church with Your heart. Let Your Spirit guide our kindness. Grant us unity. May Your love restore us.
1 Corinthians 13:13
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
I pray You fill us. Thank You for Your compassionate love. Amen.