Prayers of The Book of Ezekiel
The Book of Ezekiel
The Book of Ezekiel is rich with visions, prophecies, and messages that call for repentance, renewal, and the promise of restoration. It does not have specific prayers, but it provides themes and instructions that can be turned into prayer points. Here are some prayer points based on scriptures from the Book of Ezekiel, using the New King James Version (NKJV):
Prayer for a New Heart and Spirit:
Scripture: "Then I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within them, and take the stony heart out of their flesh and give them a heart of flesh." (Ezekiel 11:19 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, give us a new heart and a new spirit. Remove our stubborn, stony hearts and replace them with hearts that are tender and responsive to Your will."
Prayer for God’s Presence and Glory:
Scripture: "And the glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city and stood on the mountain which is on the east side of the city." (Ezekiel 11:23 NKJV)
Prayer: "Father, we long for Your glory to dwell among us. Manifest Your presence in our midst and guide us with Your glory as we seek to honor You."
Prayer for Restoration and Rebuilding:
Scripture: "I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land. Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols." (Ezekiel 36:24-25 NKJV)
Prayer: "God, bring us back from our scattered places and restore us to Yourself. Cleanse us from all our impurities and idols, and make us a pure and holy people."
Prayer for the Power of the Spirit:
Scripture: "But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you." (Ezekiel 37:14 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, fill us with Your Spirit, who gives life. Revive us in our spiritual deadness and empower us to live according to Your will."
Prayer for Obedience to God’s Commands:
Scripture: "Thus says the Lord God: ‘I will also let the house of Israel inquire of Me to do this for them: I will increase their men like a flock.’" (Ezekiel 36:37 NKJV)
Prayer: "Heavenly Father, help us to be obedient to Your commands. Increase our faith and strengthen us to follow You closely, as we seek Your guidance and provision."
Prayer for Deliverance from Idolatry:
Scripture: "For they have committed adultery, and blood is on their hands. They have committed adultery with their idols, and even sacrificed their sons whom they bore to Me, passing them through the fire, to devour them." (Ezekiel 23:37 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, forgive us for our idolatry and for placing anything above You. Deliver us from all forms of spiritual adultery and help us to devote ourselves fully to You."
Prayer for Justice and Righteousness:
Scripture: "So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one." (Ezekiel 22:30 NKJV)
Prayer: "God, raise up people who will stand in the gap for justice and righteousness. Let us be those who intercede for our land and work towards Your justice and peace."
Prayer for Renewal of the Covenant:
Scripture: "And I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me forever, for the good of them and their children after them." (Ezekiel 11:19 NKJV)
Prayer: "Father, renew our covenant with You. Give us unity of heart and purpose, and let our reverence for You extend to future generations."
Prayer for God’s Guidance and Protection:
Scripture: "And I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Then the nations will know that I am the Lord who sanctifies Israel, when My sanctuary is in their midst forevermore." (Ezekiel 37:27-28 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, be our God and let us be Your people. Guide and protect us, and let Your presence be evident among us as a testimony to the nations."
By using these scriptures to guide prayer, believers can align their hearts with the themes of repentance, renewal, and restoration that are central to the Book of Ezekiel.
