Prayers of The Book of 2 Chronicles
The Book of 2 Chronicles
The Book of 2 Chronicles recounts the history of Israel's kings, the construction of the temple, and significant events that emphasize prayer, repentance, and seeking God. Here are prayer points derived from 2 Chronicles, using scriptures from the New King James Version (NKJV):
Prayer for Wisdom and Knowledge:
Scripture: "Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people of Yours?" (2 Chronicles 1:10 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, grant us wisdom and knowledge to lead and serve Your people effectively. Help us to make righteous decisions that honor You."
Prayer for Humility and Seeking God:
Scripture: "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14 NKJV)
Prayer: "Heavenly Father, we humble ourselves before You. We seek Your face and turn from our wicked ways. Hear our prayers, forgive our sins, and heal our land."
Prayer for God’s Presence:
Scripture: "Now when Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the temple." (2 Chronicles 7:1 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, we pray for Your presence to fill our lives and our places of worship. Let Your glory be evident among us as we seek to honor You."
Prayer for God’s Deliverance:
Scripture: "O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You." (2 Chronicles 20:12 NKJV)
Prayer: "God, we look to You in times of trouble. Deliver us from our enemies and guide us when we do not know what to do. Our eyes are fixed on You."
Prayer for God’s Blessing and Favor:
Scripture: "And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, 'Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!' So God granted him what he requested." (2 Chronicles 4:10 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, we ask for Your blessing and favor in our lives. Enlarge our territory, keep Your hand upon us, protect us from evil, and help us not to cause pain."
Prayer for Repentance and Renewal:
Scripture: "Nevertheless they were disobedient and rebelled against You, cast Your law behind their backs and killed Your prophets, who testified against them to turn them to Yourself; and they worked great provocations." (2 Chronicles 36:16 NKJV)
Prayer: "Father, we repent for our disobedience and rebellion. Renew our hearts and minds, and help us to follow Your laws and heed Your prophets."
Prayer for Strength and Success:
Scripture: "Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid nor dismayed before the king of Assyria, nor before all the multitude that is with him; for there are more with us than with him." (2 Chronicles 32:7 NKJV)
Prayer: "God, grant us strength and courage in the face of challenges. Help us to trust that You are with us and that we are not alone."
Prayer for God’s Guidance:
Scripture: "So David inquired of God, saying, ‘Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?’ The Lord said to him, ‘Go up, for I will deliver them into your hand.’" (2 Chronicles 14:10 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, we seek Your guidance in our decisions and actions. Show us the way we should go and grant us victory in our endeavors."
Prayer for Revival and Restoration:
Scripture: "And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood above the people and said to them, 'Thus says God: “Why do you transgress the commandments of the Lord, so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the Lord, He also has forsaken you.”'" (2 Chronicles 24:20 NKJV)
Prayer: "Father, send Your Spirit to revive and restore us. Help us to keep Your commandments and prosper in Your ways."
Prayer for National Healing and Unity:
Scripture: "He also repaired the altar of the Lord that was in the vestibule of the Lord; and he gathered all Judah and Benjamin, and those who dwelt with them from Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon." (2 Chronicles 15:8-9 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, we pray for healing and unity in our nation. Repair the broken places and gather us together in unity under Your leadership."
By reflecting on these scriptures and praying in alignment with their themes, believers can seek wisdom, humility, guidance, and God's presence in their lives, drawing closer to Him as outlined in the Book of 2 Chronicles.
