Prayer Template
Learning to pray can sometimes seem a bit overwhelming and/or intimidating, especially if it’s something you aren’t familiar with it.
Knowing where to start might even be confusing.
It doesn’t have to be.
It’s a process that takes time to learn but with practice it can be mastered.
In an effort to help you get started, I’ve created an example of what to say.
Don’t worry about getting prayer perfect from the start..
Instead, focus on praying from a place of honesty, vulnerability, and respect.
As time goes by, you’ll grow and get a better grasp of it.
(Don’t worry if you cant yet pray this whole thing. Just start with one part. As often as you’re able, add a part or parts until you can pray them all at once.)
Let’s pray:
Father, thank You for your goodness, grace, and mercy.
Thank you for ________ (mention something He has done for you -big or small-: something good that happened today or something that you are grateful for).
Mention why it was good – helpful, comforting, improved your life or someone else’s.
Do this as few or as many times as needed to discuss the things that come to you.
Thank you I can trust You with all parts of my life and that I don’t have to worry but can instead ask You for help in prayer.
Father, I pray for ________ (mention a person or situation you are concerned about).
Give as few or as many details as you are comfortable with.
Do this as few or as many times as needed to discuss the things that come to you.
Lord, I am struggling with ________ (mention some area of sin you are dealing with).
Give as few or as many details as you are comfortable with.
Will you please help me to overcome this?
Thank you I can trust You to help me with these struggles and that You are working on these situations, even when I can’t see it.
Thank you I can trust You to do what is best in each of these situations.
Please give me the courage, strength, and wisdom to follow You, Your way.
Thank you for loving me more than I can ever ask or imagine.
In Jesus name I pray, amen.
Remember –
Your words do not have to be these exact ones. This is just an outline to get you started.
Prayed regularly, with time you’ll grow in this area and no longer need this template. Rejoice when that happens. It’s a good thing!
It is normal, and totally okay, to cry during prayer. If this happens, just let it out. Sometimes a good cry before the Lord can be very healing and cleansing.
Don’t get upset or frustrated if you don’t have the words to say what you are thinking or feeling. The Father sees your heart and understands what you are trying to tell Him. He’ll meet you where you are and honor your efforts. Focus more on looking to Him than on perfectly expressing yourself.
Not all prayers are immediately answered.
Sometimes we have to pray for weeks (or even years!) before we see an answer. Sometimes we begin seeing change immediately.
What’s most important is that we focus on God and on sharing our hearts with Him, looking to Him for help as we learn to walk with Him.
I hope this prayer template helps you improve your prayer time.
If you will continue with it regularly it won’t be long before you will be able to look back and see where He has answered your prayers, guided you through situations, and led you on the best paths!
If you would like more information, or have questions, please feel free to email me. I’d love to hear about your progress!
If you would like to print out the template to carry with you:
Prayer Template – Full Page
Prayer Template – Half Page
Here are a few verses to help you –
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. – James 1:17 NIV
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.– 1 John 1:9 NIV
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV