Praying the Promises
The book of Psalms records many sermons King David preached to himself during difficult times. Those sermons focused his thoughts on truth and positioned him to experience God’s power. Like David, when we pray God’s promises, we are telling Him we trust Him to keep His word. Here are ten prayers of promise:
Lord, You promise never to leave me alone nor to abandon me in my time of need. Even when I can’t feel Your presence, I know You are near. Your promises are true. Thank You for Your faithfulness. Lord, teach my heart to rest in Your presence and not to be afraid or anxious. I will trust in You. (See Deuteronomy 31:6; Hebrews 13:5.)
Lord, You promise to work all things together for the good of those who love You. I know that You are at work in my life. No matter how I feel or what troubles I face, You are working things out for my good. Thank You for being a sovereign God who sees the end from the beginning and uses even painful things to bring about good. (See Romans 8:28.)
Lord, You have promised to prepare an eternal home for me in Heaven where sin and sickness and sorrow don’t exist. I can’t wait to be there, Lord! Thank You for my future hope. Thank You that I can rejoice despite the circumstances in this world. Because I know it is just the beginning, I can look beyond this life. Thank You for trusting me with these momentary afflictions on earth, which are preparing for me an eternal weight of glory. Thank You for the hope I have in Jesus. (See Revelation 21:4; 2 Corinthians 4:17-18.)
Lord, You promise to forgive me and to cleanse me from unrighteousness if I confess my sins to You. You are always faithful to forgive—no matter what I’ve done. Thank You for accepting my repentance. I confess my sins, and I trust You to forgive them. Thank You for allowing me to walk in the freedom of Your forgiveness. (See John 1:12; Psalm 51:17.)
Lord, You promise to fight for me. I stand still before You, acknowledging that You are God, You are in control, and You are all-powerful. Thank You for Your protection. Thank You for Your peace that guards my heart and mind as I trust in You. Thank You for upholding Your promises. (See Exodus 14:14; Philippians 4:7.)
Lord, You promise to supply wisdom—all I must do is ask. So now, Lord, I ask for Your wisdom, knowing that You will provide it. Thank You for giving out of Your abundance, and not according to what I deserve. Thank You, Lord, for Your unfailing promises! (See James 1:5; John 14:13-14.)
Lord, You promise to accomplish Your purposes through the Bible. As I pray for [a specific person or circumstance], I trust that Your word will perform its renewing work. Your word is powerful! It teaches what is true and exposes errors. Lord, help me to understand Your truth and equip me for every good work. (See Isaiah 55:11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17.)
Lord, You promise to enact justice. One day, Your truth will be proclaimed throughout the world. When the time is right, You will destroy evil forever. I cry out to You as the great Judge who upholds justice and mercy. God, I trust You to avenge the evil that has touched my life. Thank You that final justice is not my responsibility. I will strive to live at peace with everyone, knowing vengeance is Yours. Lord, I trust Your timing, Your power, and Your promises. (See Psalm 37:8-9; Romans 12:19.)
Lord, You promise to know me intimately. You know the number of hairs on my head. You hold each of my tears in a jar. You know my secrets. You know me better than anyone—better than I know myself! I trust You with all that I am. Lord, will You help me to understand truth? Guide me. Remind me who I am. Give me rest in the knowledge that I am Your child. (See Matthew 10:30; Psalm 56:8; Psalm 44:21.)
Lord, You promise to give me strength. You supply limitless power to the weak, and You increase the strength of those who need it. Thank You for renewing my strength each day as I trust in You. Lord, teach me to wait on You. Lift me up on the wings of eagles so that I can soar above my circumstances. My to-do list is long, and my trials are great, but You give me strength. You have no rival, no equal. You are the Creator of Heaven and earth. Nothing is too much for You! (See Isaiah 40:28-31.)
God will keep every promise He has ever made: “I am watching over My word to perform it” (Jeremiah 1:12). God is unchanging and His word cannot be broken. The Bible says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). May we live each day of our lives in the power of His promises!
—Adapted from DavidJeremiah.org