Bible Verses About Prayer (KJV) With a Prayer

A Prayer for Those Who Find It Hard to Pray

Lord, I do not always know what to say. My mind wanders and my words run dry. Receive my silence, my tiredness, and my good intentions as my prayer.

Teach me to come to You as a child comes to a parent, with nothing to prove. Help me to keep knocking when the door seems closed, and to trust that You hear me even when I cannot feel it.

Plant a habit of prayer in my days, morning and night, and in the small moments between. Let it bring me peace, and let it bring me closer to You. Amen.

How to Pray With These Verses

A good way to pray with Scripture is to read one verse slowly, twice, and let it become your own words. Choose a verse such as Philippians 4:6 and turn it into a conversation: Lord, I am anxious about this. I give it to You with thanks. Then stay quiet for a minute and listen.

If you are not sure where to start, begin with the prayer Jesus taught His disciples, the Our Father (Matthew 6:9-13). Many Catholics also pray the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and the Psalms. Pick a time that is realistic, even five minutes a day, and return to it. A short prayer said faithfully does more than a long one said once.

Scripture to Pray With

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Matthew 6:6 (KJV)

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Matthew 6:9-10 (KJV)

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Matthew 7:7 (KJV)

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Matthew 18:20 (KJV)

Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Mark 11:24 (KJV)

And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Luke 18:1 (KJV)

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Romans 8:26 (KJV)

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Philippians 4:6 (KJV)

Pray without ceasing.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV)

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

James 5:16 (KJV)

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

1 John 5:14 (KJV)

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about prayer?

Scripture teaches us to pray privately (Matthew 6:6), to ask with confidence (Matthew 7:7), to pray constantly (1 Thessalonians 5:17), and to bring our worries to God with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6).

What is the best Bible verse about prayer?

Many people turn to Philippians 4:6 or Matthew 7:7. Both invite us to bring every need to God. Jesus' own teaching on prayer, the Our Father, is found in Matthew 6:9-13.

How often should I pray according to the Bible?

Paul says to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17), and Jesus taught that we ought always to pray and not to faint (Luke 18:1). In practice, this means building a regular habit and turning your thoughts to God throughout the day.

Does God always answer prayer?

Scripture promises that God hears us (1 John 5:14), though His answer may be different or slower than we expect. Catholics trust that He gives what is truly good for us.

What if I do not know what to pray?

Romans 8:26 says the Spirit helps us when we do not know what to pray. You can also begin with a set prayer such as the Our Father or a Psalm.