Week 2: Anchored in the Word
Day 12 — Praying Scripture
Scripture Reading:
““This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’”
Matthew 6:9-13 NIV
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”
Ephesians 3:16-19 NIV
Devotional Thought
Have you ever stopped to pray and found yourself lost for words? Did you know that the Bible can immediately solve that challenge?! Prayer becomes powerful and personal when we root it in God’s Word. Sometimes we don’t know what to say, or our minds feel scattered, or we can’t find the right words. Scripture gives us language — God’s own language — to guide our prayers.
When you pray Scripture, you are agreeing with what God has already said. You’re allowing His truth to shape your desires, steady your thoughts, and lift your faith. You’re letting the Holy Spirit align your heart with God’s heart.
This is why Psalm 119:105 says God’s Word is a lamp for our feet — it guides both our steps and our prayers. Jesus Himself gave us a prayer to pray (Matthew 6:9–13), and the early church prayed Scripture constantly. God’s Word is not just for reading; it is a well you can draw from when your heart needs strength.
Here’s the beautiful part: When you pray Scripture, you are praying with confidence, because you are praying God’s truth back to Him. Your prayer becomes anchored, not in emotion, but in revelation.
Practice for Today
Choose one short verse — Psalm 23:1, John 14:27, or Ephesians 3:16.
Turn it into a prayer.
For example:
“Lord, You are my shepherd; lead me today. Help me rest in Your care.”
Reflection Questions
Which verse from today’s reading can you turn into a personal prayer?
““This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’”
Matthew 6:9-13 NIV
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”
Ephesians 3:16-19 NIV
Devotional Thought
Have you ever stopped to pray and found yourself lost for words? Did you know that the Bible can immediately solve that challenge?! Prayer becomes powerful and personal when we root it in God’s Word. Sometimes we don’t know what to say, or our minds feel scattered, or we can’t find the right words. Scripture gives us language — God’s own language — to guide our prayers.
When you pray Scripture, you are agreeing with what God has already said. You’re allowing His truth to shape your desires, steady your thoughts, and lift your faith. You’re letting the Holy Spirit align your heart with God’s heart.
This is why Psalm 119:105 says God’s Word is a lamp for our feet — it guides both our steps and our prayers. Jesus Himself gave us a prayer to pray (Matthew 6:9–13), and the early church prayed Scripture constantly. God’s Word is not just for reading; it is a well you can draw from when your heart needs strength.
Here’s the beautiful part: When you pray Scripture, you are praying with confidence, because you are praying God’s truth back to Him. Your prayer becomes anchored, not in emotion, but in revelation.
Practice for Today
Choose one short verse — Psalm 23:1, John 14:27, or Ephesians 3:16.
Turn it into a prayer.
For example:
“Lord, You are my shepherd; lead me today. Help me rest in Your care.”
Reflection Questions
Which verse from today’s reading can you turn into a personal prayer?