As we approach prayer, the Bible tells us the importance of praying according to God’s will. To help myself shape my thoughts and prayers, I put together this Bible study of some Scripture references to remind me of God’s will. It is a good list to contemplate prior to prayer – to keep prayer focused on God’s good and perfect will.
| Holy Spirit | Luke 11:13; Acts 8:15-17 |
| Boldness to witness | Acts 4:23-31 |
| Healing | Numbers 12:5-16, James 5:13-16 |
| Encouraging Others | Philemon 4-6, 3 John 1:2-4 |
| Wisdom | Proverbs 2:3-6, James 1:5-8 |
| God’s help | Nehemiah 1:11, Acts 12:5-16 |
| Salvation | 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 10:1,9-13 |
| Forgiveness | Numbers 14:19, Nehemiah 1:5-6, 1 John 1:7-9 |
| Protection | 2 Kings 19:15-19, Psalm 59 |
| Provision | Matthew 6:25-34 |
| Spiritual guidance | Ephesians 1:18-19, Colossians 1:9-10 |
| Deliverance from evil | Matthew 17:14-21, Acts 16:16-19 |
| Deliverance from sin | Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 19:12-14 |
| Deliverance from temptation | Mark 14:37-38, Luke 21:34-36, 1 Corinthians 10:13 |
| Enemies blessed | Matthew 5:43-45, Luke 6:27-28 |
| Nations blessed | Psalm 122:6-9, Jeremiah 29:4-7 |
| Authorities | Ezra 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 2:1-4 |
| God’s Will | Mark 14:35-39, Colossians 4:2-4 |
| Faith | Mark 9:14-24, Luke 22:31-32 |
| New Heart | Psalm 66:18, Acts 3:19 |