100 Things to Pray For When You Don’t Know What to Pray!

By Sunshyne | February 10, 2024 |

Have you ever desired to have a deeper prayer life? Me too! I think we have all been there. Prayer does not come naturally to me. In fact, it is an area of my relationship with God that I have to be very intentional in. Reading God’s Word comes more naturally. Being in God’s Word is how He talks to me and prayer is how I talk to Him. Both are vital to spiritual growth, dependence on your Heavenly Father and an intimate relationship with Him. In this article, you will find a list of 100 things to pray for when you are standing in the throne room of the Most High God.

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Best Bible Verses About Prayer

Check out these Bible verses about prayer and find encouragement as you depend on God to deepen your prayer lives. God’s Word speaks powerfully to the importance of prayer.

Philippians 4:6-7 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 6:6 – But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

James 5:16 – Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

Matthew 7:7-8 – Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.

Jeremiah 29:12 – Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.

Luke 11:1-4 – Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.’

Mark 11:24 – Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Psalm 145:18 – The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

1 Peter 3:12 – For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

Matthew 26:41 – Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Colossians 4:2 – Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

Psalm 17:1 – Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry! Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit!

John 14:13-14 – Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.

1 John 5:14 – And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.

Psalm 102:17 – He regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer.

Ephesians 6:18 – Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.

2 Chronicles 7:14 – If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

Psalm 145:19 – He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.

1 Timothy 2:1-2 – First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

How to Cultivate a Rich Prayer Life

Prayer is part of the Christian life and is often part of your daily quiet time. As I’ve mentioned before, prayer is an area of my faith walk that I have to be intentional on a daily basis. I find that prayer naturally becomes a part of my personal quiet time. This is a great place to start. Do you have a designated prayer time and space when you can meet with God? Establishing a routine to meet with God is so helpful as you invest in cultivating a rich prayer life. Some find it helpful to have a little book or prayer journal to track their prayer time with God.

Not Sure What to Pray?

If you find you are entering the throne room of God and not sure where to start, having a prayer list can be very helpful. In order to organize my prayer life and ensure I’m lifting up the areas of my heart, I have started using notecards. On one side of the notecard is a broad category such as “unsaved family and friends” and then their names on the backside. Sometimes those cards carry difficult situations that I am lifting up on behalf of others and in my own life. We will get to the list of 100 things to pray for to help you as well.

Adoration & Gratitude

Additional things to keep in mind as you strive to cultivate a rich prayer life is to weave in adoration for the character of our Lord. For example, praising God’s healing or Christ’s love is a great place to great place to start. Express gratitude to Him because it is from Him that we have all that we need. Silent listening is also a part of prayer time for many. Confession is also an important part of daily prayer time- confession is releasing the sin that weighs on our heart. We have the privilege of receiving God’s ongoing cleansing through confession and receiving forgiveness.

And finally, pray Scripture. There is nothing more powerful than praying and proclaiming the true Words of God to Him. When I declare the Truth of Scripture it is like lining my heart with the Lord’s comfort.

Powerful Prayers- ACTS Method

James 5:16b – The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

The ACTS method of prayer is an acronym giving a little guidance to our prayer life. Each letter stands for a specific focus or aspect of prayer. This method is often used as a guide to help organize our thoughts. The ACTS method stands for:

Adoration

When starting prayer, spending time praising the character of God not only sets my heart right when I am in the throne room, but it shifts my heart to a heart of worship.

Confession

Confession is also a vital part of prayer time. It’s an opportunity to sweep your heart clean and receive God’s forgiveness. This part of the prayer is an opportunity for self-reflection before God. It’s a time to be honest about your thoughts, words and actions.

Thanksgiving

Express gratitude for the blessings, gifts, and the good things in your life. Thanksgiving is an essential component of prayer, emphasizing appreciation for the goodness in your life, whether big or small. I find it’s especially helpful to shift my focus from the bad to the good.

Supplication (Requests)

In this part of the prayer, make specific requests for yourself and others. Whether you are lifting up your own tough times or other people’s lives, God is delighted to hear from you. Ask for help, guidance, healing or any other concerns you may have. The Living God is always delighted to see you poke your head into the throne room. His great love for you is unimagineable.

Get a free outline of the ACTS Prayer Method.

Learn more about the Power of Prayer here.

Ways to Pray Passage of Scripture

Praying scripture, also known as praying with or using the Bible in prayer, involves incorporating verses, passages, or themes from God’s Word into your prayers. This practice is powerful way to speak God’s Word and beneficial as you align your heart to God’s heart by praying His Words. You can use passages of Scripture alongside the 100 things to pray for.

Here’s what it generally means to pray Scripture:

Meditation on Scripture
- Read and meditate on specific verses or passages from the Bible. Choose verses that resonate with your current situation, thoughts or feelings you want to address in your prayers.
Incorporating Scripture into Prayers
- Use the Words of Scripture as part of your prayers. This can involve paraphrasing or directly quoting verses in your communication with the Lord. You may use the Scripture to express your thoughts, feelings, gratitude, requests, or repentance.
Aligning with God’s Word
- Praying Scripture is often seen as a way to align one’s prayers with the teachings and will of God.
Personalizing Verses
- Personalize the verses you choose by applying them to your specific circumstances. This involves making the Scripture relevant to your life, needs, and experiences. It allows you to find comfort, guidance, or inspiration in the words of God. I personally like to put my name before reading a promise of God. My heart gets flooded with strength and comfort.
Memorization and Recitation
- You may choose to memorize particular Scriptures and recite them as part of their prayers.
Praying God’s Promises
- Many Scriptures contain promises or assurances from your Heavenly Father. Praying Scripture involves affirming these promises in your life. As I mentioned earlier, praying God’s promises flood my heart with strength and hope.

Prayer Points: 100 Things to Pray For

There are plenty of things to pray for! Before I get into a list of 100 things to prayer for, I want to give you broad topics to consider applying the list of 100 things to pray for. Prayer is a great time to lift up both personal prayers and God’s people as well as the hearts of others. Everyone has daily needs. Categories of people that to consider praying for include church leaders, a family member, community leaders and world leaders. As I mentioned earlier, to help organize my prayer life I have notecards with broad categories and then on the back I have a specific list of people to lift up to our Heavenly Father. Who is God calling you to bring into His throne room with you? Have you considered that you might be the only person praying for this person?