Prayers of The Book of Genesis

Written By Sean Owen

The Book of Genesis

The Book of Genesis contains numerous prayers, conversations with God, and expressions of faith. Here are prayer points based on key scriptures from Genesis, using the New King James Version (NKJV):

  1. Prayer of Praise and Gratitude for Creation:

    • Scripture: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1 NKJV)

    • Prayer: "Heavenly Father, we praise You for Your magnificent creation. Thank You for the beauty of the heavens and the earth. We are grateful for Your work and Your creativity."

  2. Prayer for Guidance and Provision:

    • Scripture: "The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it." (Genesis 2:15 NKJV)

    • Prayer: "Lord, guide us in our work and daily lives. Provide us with the wisdom and strength to tend to the responsibilities You have given us. Help us to steward Your creation faithfully."

  3. Prayer for Forgiveness and Restoration:

    • Scripture: "Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, 'Where are you?'" (Genesis 3:9 NKJV)

    • Prayer: "Father, we confess our sins and shortcomings. Forgive us when we stray from Your presence and restore us to a right relationship with You. Seek us out and bring us back to You."

  4. Prayer of Gratitude for God's Covenant:

    • Scripture: "And I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall go into the ark—you, your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives with you." (Genesis 6:18 NKJV)

    • Prayer: "Lord, we thank You for Your faithful covenant with us. Just as You protected Noah and his family, protect us and guide us in Your ways. Help us to trust in Your promises."

  5. Prayer for Blessing and Prosperity:

    • Scripture: "So God blessed Noah and his sons, and said to them: 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth.'" (Genesis 9:1 NKJV)

    • Prayer: "Heavenly Father, we ask for Your blessing and prosperity in our lives. Help us to be fruitful in all our endeavors and to multiply Your goodness on the earth."

  6. Prayer for Faith and Obedience:

    • Scripture: "Then Abram departed as the Lord had spoken to him, and Lot went with him. And Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran." (Genesis 12:4 NKJV)

    • Prayer: "Lord, give us the faith and obedience of Abraham. Help us to trust in Your guidance and to follow Your commands, even when the path is uncertain."

  7. Prayer for Peace and Resolution:

    • Scripture: "So Abram said to Lot, 'Please let there be no strife between you and me, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren.'" (Genesis 13:8 NKJV)

    • Prayer: "God of peace, help us to seek resolution and harmony in our relationships. Let us live in peace with others and avoid strife and conflict."

  8. Prayer for God's Promises and Fulfillment:

    • Scripture: "And behold, the word of the Lord came to him, saying, 'This one shall not be your heir, but one who will come from your own body shall be your heir.'" (Genesis 15:4 NKJV)

    • Prayer: "Father, we trust in Your promises and look forward to their fulfillment. Strengthen our faith and help us to hold on to Your words, knowing that You are faithful to accomplish them."

  9. Prayer for Intercession and Compassion:

    • Scripture: "Then he said, 'Let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak but once more: Suppose ten should be found there?' And He said, 'I will not destroy it for the sake of ten.'" (Genesis 18:32 NKJV)

    • Prayer: "Lord, teach us to intercede for others with compassion and boldness. Help us to pray for mercy and grace for those in need, just as Abraham interceded for Sodom."

  10. Prayer for Provision and Trust:

    • Scripture: "And Abraham said, 'My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering.' So the two of them went together." (Genesis 22:8 NKJV)

    • Prayer: "Heavenly Father, we trust in Your provision. Help us to have faith that You will provide for all our needs according to Your riches in glory."

  11. Prayer for God's Presence and Protection:

    • Scripture: "Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you." (Genesis 28:15 NKJV)

    • Prayer: "Lord, thank You for Your constant presence and protection. Remind us that You are always with us, guiding and keeping us according to Your promises."

  12. Prayer for Wisdom and Leadership:

    • Scripture: "Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.'" (Genesis 41:39 NKJV)

    • Prayer: "God, grant us wisdom and discernment in our decisions. Help us to lead with integrity and righteousness, just as You endowed Joseph with wisdom to lead Egypt."

  13. Prayer for Reconciliation and Forgiveness:

    • Scripture: "But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life." (Genesis 45:5 NKJV)

    • Prayer: "Lord, help us to forgive those who have wronged us and to seek reconciliation. Use our trials for Your greater purpose and for the preservation of life and relationships."

By meditating on these scriptures and aligning our prayers with their themes, we can seek to draw closer to God and grow in our faith, trusting in His promises and His presence in our lives.

Sean Owen
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