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15 Things To Pray For - What to Pray About and Topics of Prayer

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian faith. It is a way to connect with God and seek guidance and direction. As we pray, we express our faith, gratitude, and needs to God. Prayer helps us to grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. However, sometimes, we need to figure out what to pray for or what topics to focus on. In this article, we will explore 15 things to pray for, the topics of prayer, and what to pray about to enrich your prayer life.

15 Things To Pray For: What to Pray About and Topics of Prayer

  1. Gratitude: Take time to express gratitude for everything in your life, big or small.
  2. Forgiveness: Ask for forgiveness for your sins and extend forgiveness to others who have wronged you.
  3. Strength: Pray for strength to overcome challenges and trials in life.
  4. Wisdom: Ask for wisdom to make the right decisions in your personal and professional life.
  5. Faith: Pray for the faith to trust God and His plans for your life.
  6. Love: Pray for the capacity to love God and others unconditionally.
  7. Protection: Pray for protection against harm, danger, and evil.
  8. Healing: Pray for healing in all aspects of your life, including physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
  9. Guidance: Ask for guidance and direction, including your career, relationships, and purpose.
  10. Peace: Pray for inner peace and tranquility in your mind, heart, and soul.
  11. Provision: Ask for provision in all areas of your life, including finances, relationships, and health.
  12. Salvation: Pray for the salvation of your loved ones and people worldwide who have not yet accepted Christ.
  13. Compassion: Pray for compassion to serve others and positively impact the world.
  14. Joy: Pray for joy and the ability to spread joy to others.
  15. Thankfulness: Pray for thankfulness in all circumstances, whether good or bad.

Topics of Prayer

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Apart from the 15 things to pray for, there are other topics of prayer that you can focus on, such as:

  • Praise and worship: Express your adoration and worship to God through prayer.
  • Confession: Admit your wrongs and ask for forgiveness.
  • Intercession: Pray for the needs of others, including their salvation, healing, and provision.
  • Petition: Ask God for specific requests and needs in your life and the lives of others.

What to Pray About

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Here are some examples of what to pray about in each topic of prayer:

  • Gratitude: Thank God for His blessings and grace in your life.
  • Confession: Ask for forgiveness for your sins and shortcomings.
  • Praise and worship: Express your love, adoration, and worship to God through prayer.
  • Intercession: Pray for the needs and salvation of your family and friends.



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