What Should We Ask God For?
- Wisdom — James 1:5
- God's Kingdom and righteousness — Matthew 6:33
- Daily necessities — Matthew 6:11
- Forgiveness — Matthew 6:12
- Help with temptation — Matthew 6:13; Matthew 26:41
- Protection from evil — Matthew 6:13; John 17:15
- Strength to endure trials — Matthew 26:41; Luke 21:36
- Laborers for the harvest — Matthew 9:38
- That God's will be done — Matthew 6:10
- Understanding — Psalm 119:18, 34
- Mercy — Hebrews 4:16
- Grace and help in time of need — Hebrews 4:16
- Boldness to speak God's word — Acts 4:29–30; Ephesians 6:19
- Healing — James 5:14–16
- For the needs of others — 1 Timothy 2:1; James 5:16
- Peace — Philippians 4:6–7
- Contentment rather than excessive wealth — Proverbs 30:8–9
- What we need to accomplish God's purposes — 2 Corinthians 9:8; Philippians 4:19
The Lord's Prayer
“Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
Let your Kingdom come.
Let your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.
Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”
— Matthew 6:9–13 WEB
Everything
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
Philippians 4:6 WEB