Prayers to Pray Over Doubts and Troubles

One Easter Sunday we had an illustration of an empty tomb where people could leave their doubts/troubles/etc. As we ponder and think about those doubts and trouble, here are some general categories compiled below for us to pray over when we feel this way:

Jobs – finding a new one, one that people enjoy, uncertainty with what is next

• John 15:7 “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.”
• 1 John 5:14-15 “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.

Anxiety

• Psalm 62:8 “Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.”
• Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Finances – the Lord provides for families, friends, less anxiety for it

• Genesis 21:17-19 “God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.”  Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water. So she went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink.”
• Psalm 55:8 “Cast your burden on the LORD, and He will sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”
• Proverbs 3:9-10 “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”

Meaning in life

• Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
• Ephesians 1:11 “In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,…”

Joy

• John 16:24 “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.”
• Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”

Happiness

• Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
• Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
• Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.”

Trust in the Lord

• Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.  In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
• Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
• Isaiah 26:3-4 “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever,
  for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.

Family members to turn to the Lord

• John 14:6 “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
• Acts 16:31 “They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”
• Friends to turn to the Lord
• John 14:6 “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
• Ephesians 2:8-10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

God’s love

• Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
• John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”
• Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
• 1 John 4:10 “This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
• 1 John 4:19 “We love because he first loved us.”

Healing sickness and disease

• Psalm 103:2-3 “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,”
• James 5:14-15 “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.” 

Temptation

• 1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
• 1 Corinthians 15:57 “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

School

• Proverbs 18:15 “An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”
• 1 Corinthians 10:31 “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

Children to seek the Lord

• Proverbs 22:6 “Start children off on the way they should go,
  and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
• Matthew 19: 14 “But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

Recovery

• Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
• Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” 

Identity

• 2 Corinthians 2:9 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
• Galatians 3:26 “For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.”

World peace

• Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
• 2 Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”

Deeper Faith

• 1 Chronicles 4:10 “Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that You would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request.
• Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Safety

• Psalm 4:8 “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.”
• 2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the LORD is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.”

Directions with choices, people, life

• Ephesians 5:15-16 “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.”
• James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”

Concerns

• 1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.”
• Philippians 4:19 ““And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.”

Graduation

• Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”
• Jeremiah 29:11 “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 hope and a future.”

Life change

• Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:”
• Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

Courage

• Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
• 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

The unknown

• John 16:33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
• Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Read the Bible

• Deuteronomy 6:6-7 “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. ⁷ You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.”
• Psalm 119:11 “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”

Anger

• Ephesians 4:26 “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,”
• James 1:19 “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;”

Depression

• Psalm 34:17-18 “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
• Psalm 42:11 “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.”

Relationship with God

• John 14:23 “Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.”
• Revelation 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”

Exams

• Jeremiah 17:7-8 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
• Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

Overcome pride

• Romans 12:16 “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.”
• Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”

Spouses

• Ecclesiastes 4:9 “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”
• Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”

Comfort

• Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
• 2 Corinthians 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,”

Share the Gospel

• Isaiah 6:8 “And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.””
• Luke 10:2 “And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”