Prayers of The Book of 2 Kings
The Book of 2 Kings
The Book of 2 Kings is filled with narratives that highlight the importance of faithfulness to God, repentance, seeking God's guidance, and His miraculous interventions. Although the book contains many historical accounts, it also provides ample inspiration for prayer. Here are some prayer points derived from the Book of 2 Kings, using scriptures from the New King James Version (NKJV):
Prayer for God’s Guidance and Wisdom:
Scripture: "And Elisha said, ‘As the Lord of hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not look at you, nor see you. But now bring me a musician.’ Then it happened, when the musician played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him." (2 Kings 3:14-15 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, grant us Your guidance and wisdom as we seek to make decisions. May Your Spirit come upon us and lead us in Your ways."
Prayer for Healing and Restoration:
Scripture: "And he returned to the man of God, he and all his aides, and came and stood before him; and he said, ‘Indeed, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel; now therefore, please take a gift from your servant.’ But he said, ‘As the Lord lives, before whom I stand, I will receive nothing.’ And he urged him to take it, but he refused." (2 Kings 5:15-16 NKJV)
Prayer: "Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that You are the true God who heals and restores. Just as You healed Naaman, we ask for Your healing touch upon our lives and our loved ones."
Prayer for Deliverance from Adversity:
Scripture: "So it was, when Elisha, the man of God, heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, ‘Why have you torn your clothes? Please let him come to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel.’" (2 Kings 5:8 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, deliver us from our adversities and challenges. Show Your power and let it be known that You are with us and that You are our deliverer."
Prayer for Protection and Spiritual Sight:
Scripture: "And Elisha prayed, and said, ‘Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.’ Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha." (2 Kings 6:17 NKJV)
Prayer: "Father, open our eyes to see Your protection around us. Help us to trust in Your divine presence and not to fear the challenges we face."
Prayer for Provision in Times of Need:
Scripture: "Then Elisha said, ‘Hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord: “Tomorrow about this time a seah of fine flour shall be sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley for a shekel, at the gate of Samaria.”’" (2 Kings 7:1 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, we trust in Your provision. Just as You provided for the people of Samaria, we ask that You meet our needs and provide for us in times of scarcity."
Prayer for Repentance and Humility:
Scripture: "And when he was in distress, he implored the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, and prayed to Him; and He received his entreaty, heard his supplication, and brought him back to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord was God." (2 Kings 21:12-13 NKJV)
Prayer: "Father, we humble ourselves before You and repent of our sins. Hear our supplications and restore us to a right relationship with You."
Prayer for Renewal and Revival:
Scripture: "Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, ‘I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the Lord.’ And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it." (2 Kings 22:8 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, bring renewal and revival to our hearts and our communities. Help us to rediscover Your Word and live according to Your commandments."
Prayer for God's Sovereignty in Leadership:
Scripture: "Then he said, ‘Take the arrows’; so he took them. And he said to the king of Israel, ‘Strike the ground’; so he struck three times, and stopped. And the man of God was angry with him, and said, ‘You should have struck five or six times; then you would have struck Syria till you had destroyed it! But now you will strike Syria only three times.’" (2 Kings 13:18-19 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, guide our leaders with Your wisdom and courage. Help them to seek Your will and to act decisively according to Your purposes."
Prayer for Faith in God's Promises:
Scripture: "And Elisha said to her, ‘What shall I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?’ And she said, ‘Your maidservant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.’ Then he said, ‘Go, borrow vessels from everywhere, from all your neighbors—empty vessels; do not gather just a few.’" (2 Kings 4:2-3 NKJV)
Prayer: "Father, increase our faith in Your promises. Help us to trust that You can multiply our small resources and bring about miraculous provision."
Prayer for Justice and Righteousness:
Scripture: "But he did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, as his fathers had done; he did not depart from the sins of Jeroboam, who made Israel sin." (2 Kings 13:2 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, guide us to live justly and righteously. Help us to depart from sin and follow Your ways, bringing honor to Your name."
These prayer points reflect the themes and teachings of 2 Kings, encouraging believers to seek God's guidance, provision, protection, and restoration, while also emphasizing repentance, faith, and righteousness.
