Often times, we know we should pray but struggle to find the words to say. Or, we don’t even know what we should pray. The Bible has told us both how to pray and gives us examples of prayers that we can recite during our prayer time.

What are Christian prayer examples? Christian prayer examples are prayers from Scripture. By following prayer examples on the topics of The Lord’s prayer, starting your day, love, fear, bedtime, and praise we can pray even when we are unsure what to pray. These 61 prayers should be memorized so when we become unsure of what to pray, we are already prepared.

I hope these Scriptures encourage you and inspire your prayer time to be filled with the Word of God!

 

61 Biblical Examples of Prayers

The Bible is filled with examples of prayers. They can lead and guide us during our prayer time. We can pray them when we are unsure of what to say or even what to pray about. Praying the Word of God is powerful.

One of the most well-known prayers is the Lord’s prayer, let’s begin there.

 

The Lord’s Prayer

This passage of Scripture begins with the disciples asking Jesus how they should pray. His response is found in Matthew 6:9-13. The NIV translation says,

“This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”

Praying this is powerful. You are praying the words that Jesus gave his disciples to know how to pray.

The Message translation puts it this way,

“Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what’s best— as above, so below. Keep us alive with three square meals. Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil. You’re in charge! You can do anything you want! You’re ablaze in beauty! Yes. Yes. Yes.”

While I would recommend memorizing the first example of the Lord’s pray because it is a more direct translation if you struggle memorizing the Message version may be easier to start with and from there memorize the NIV version.

If you are still struggling to memorize, I would recommend listening to songs about the Lord’s prayer to help you remember the pray. One example would be: The Lord’s Prayer by Citizen Way.

 

10 Prayers to Start Your Day

Each one of these 10 prayers will start your day off with your eyes focused on God. You will be honoring Him with your words and mind from the beginning of your day. Regardless of what your day will entail, you can start your day with prayer.

“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” —Psalm 143:8

“Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” —Psalm 25:5

“Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.” —Isaiah 33:2

“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” —Psalm 90:14

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and self-discipline.” —2 Timothy 1:7

“In the morning, O Lord, I will direct my song and my prayer unto You and will look up.” —Psalm 5:3

“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” —Psalm 46:5

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” —Lamentations 3:22-23

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, all that is within me, bless his holy name.” —Psalm 103:1

The prayer offered to God in the morning during your quiet time is the key that unlocks the door of the day. Any athlete knows that it is the start that ensures a good finish. —Adrian Rogers

 

10 Prayers about Love

At any time during the day, we pray and thank God for His love. These 10 prayers about love will encourage you as you speak the truth about God and His perfect love.

If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. —1 Corinthians 13:1

Lord, I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. —Romans 8:38-39

Lord, I thank that I can see what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. —1 John 3:1

Lord, I believe that these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. —1 Corinthians 13:13

Lord, I believe that whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. —Proverbs 21:22

Lord, I know that if I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. —1 Corinthians 13:2

Lord, please let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. —Hebrews 10:24-25

Lord, I thank you that love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. —1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? —Romans 8:35

Lord, help me to do everything in love. —1 Corinthians 16:14

 

20 Prayers against Fear

When you are feeling fearful, you can pray these Scriptures over yourself and whatever situation you are in. These Scriptures will help bring you peace as you ask the Lord to be present in the midst of your fear.

“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” —Psalm 55:22

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” —John 14:27

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?” —Matthew 6:25

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” —2 Timothy 1:7

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” —Deuteronomy 31:6

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” —John 16:33

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” —Matthew 6:34

“Therefore, we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” —Hebrews 13:6

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” —John 14:27

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” —1 Peter 5:7

“Such love has no fear because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.” —1 John 4:18

“My soul also is greatly troubled. But you, O LORD–how long? Turn, O LORD, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love.” —Psalm 6:3-4

“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.” —Joshua 1:9

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” —Colossians 3:15

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:7

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” —Isaiah 41:10

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.” —Isaiah 26:3

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” —Proverbs 12:25

“Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.” —Psalm 71:3

“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you, saying, ‘Destroy them!” —Deuteronomy 33:27

The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, ‘O God, forgive me,’ or ‘Help me.’ —Billy Graham

 

10 Examples of Bedtime Prayers

These 10 bedtime prayers from Scripture will help you be peaceful as you sleep for the night.

“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.” —Proverbs 3:24

“You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” —Psalm 4:7-8

“But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. I cried aloud to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah. I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me.” —Psalm 3:3-5

“For God’s not given me a spirit of fear, But a spirit of love, and of power, and a sound mind, To live each day and glorify his name.” —2 Timothy 1:7

“I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me.” —Psalm 3:5

“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me, even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.” —Psalm 139: 7-12

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” —Matthew 11:28-29

“…for he gives to his beloved sleep.” —Psalm 127:2

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” —John 14:27

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” —Psalm 121:1-4

Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts. —Mother Tereasa

 

10 Prayers of Praise

By praying these 10 prayers of praise, you will fix your eyes on God and glorify Him by reading and memorizing His word.

“All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your name. Selah.” —Psalm 66:4

“Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” —1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

“I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul will make its boast in the LORD; The humble will hear it and rejoice. O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.read more. I sought the LORD, and He answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.” —Psalm 34:1-4

“Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles and the judgments he uttered.” —1 Chronicles 16:10-12

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” —Psalm 100:4

“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will, they existed and were created.” —Revelation 4:11

“May my prayer be counted as incense before You; The lifting up of my hands as the evening offering.” —Psalm 141:2

“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The LORD is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.” —Lamentations 3:21-24

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” —Psalm 63:3-4

“But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress.” —Psalm 59:16

Each one of these prayers is an excellent place to start your prayer time with or to pray throughout the day. Praying the Scripture is powerful because it is the Word of God! We can pray in hardship and in times of joy. Whatever the season, we can pray to God.