Top Bible verses about prayer

Here are our top 10 scriptures on prayer—including free wallpapers!

God wants to hear from you. He listens to you and loves you. He wants you to pray for one another.

Here are some of our favourite Bible verses about prayer.

1. John 5:14 —This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

2. 1 Chronicles 16:11 —Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Download this verse as a wallpaper for your phone! (Wait a few seconds for download).

This a great prayer for strength.

3. Jeremiah 29:12 —Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

4. Proverbs 15:8 —The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

5. Romans 12:2 —Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

This verse speaks of the power of prayer. Pray that God would be renewing your mind.

6. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 —pray continually. Download this verse as a wallpaper for your phone! (Wait a few seconds for download).

7. Philippians 4:6 —Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

8. Psalm 4:1 —Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

9. Ephesians 6:18 —And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

10. James 5:13 —Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.