Prayers of The Book of Numbers
The Book of Numbers
The Book of Numbers, also known as the fourth book of Moses, contains numerous events and teachings that can inspire prayer. Here are prayer points derived from the Book of Numbers, using scriptures from the New King James Version (NKJV):
Prayer for Guidance and Leading:
Scripture: "And whenever the cloud was taken up from above the tabernacle, the children of Israel would go onward in all their journeys." (Numbers 9:17 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, just as You guided the Israelites with a cloud, guide us in our journeys. Lead us by Your Spirit and show us the way we should go."
Prayer for Blessing and Protection:
Scripture: "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV)
Prayer: "Heavenly Father, we pray for Your blessing and protection. Shine Your face upon us, be gracious to us, and give us Your peace."
Prayer for Repentance and Forgiveness:
Scripture: "Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 'Speak to the children of Israel: When a man or woman commits any sin that men commit in unfaithfulness against the Lord, and that person is guilty, then he shall confess the sin which he has committed. He shall make restitution for his trespass in full, plus one-fifth of it, and give it to the one he has wronged.'" (Numbers 5:5-7 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, we confess our sins before You and seek Your forgiveness. Help us to make amends and walk in righteousness."
Prayer for Strength and Courage:
Scripture: "And Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, 'Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.'" (Numbers 13:30 NKJV)
Prayer: "Father, give us the strength and courage to face challenges head-on. Help us to trust in Your power to overcome any obstacles in our path."
Prayer for Faithfulness and Obedience:
Scripture: "And the Lord said to Moses, 'How long will these people reject Me? And how long will they not believe Me, with all the signs which I have performed among them?'" (Numbers 14:11 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, help us to be faithful and obedient to You. Strengthen our belief in Your promises and Your power, and help us to live out our faith daily."
Prayer for Deliverance and Healing:
Scripture: "So Moses made a bronze serpent, and put it on a pole; and so it was, if a serpent had bitten anyone, when he looked at the bronze serpent, he lived." (Numbers 21:9 NKJV)
Prayer: "Heavenly Father, we look to You for deliverance and healing. Just as You healed the Israelites, bring Your healing touch to our lives and deliver us from all harm."
Prayer for God’s Presence:
Scripture: "So they will put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them." (Numbers 6:27 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, place Your name upon us and bless us with Your presence. May we always be aware of Your nearness and walk in Your blessings."
Prayer for Provision and Sustenance:
Scripture: "Then the Lord said to Moses, 'Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you. And the people shall go out and gather a certain quota every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in My law or not.'" (Numbers 16:4 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, thank You for providing for our needs. Just as You provided manna for the Israelites, provide for us each day and help us to trust in Your provision."
Prayer for Wisdom and Leadership:
Scripture: "So Moses did as the Lord commanded him. He took Joshua and set him before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation. And he laid his hands on him and inaugurated him, just as the Lord commanded by the hand of Moses." (Numbers 27:22-23 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, grant us wisdom and raise up godly leaders among us. Bless those in positions of leadership and guide them with Your wisdom and discernment."
Prayer for God’s Mercy and Grace:
Scripture: "Then Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly to the door of the tabernacle of meeting, and they fell on their faces. And the glory of the Lord appeared to them." (Numbers 20:6 NKJV)
Prayer: "Lord, we humbly seek Your mercy and grace. Show us Your glory and let Your presence be evident in our lives."
By meditating on these scriptures and praying in alignment with their themes, believers can seek God’s guidance, blessing, and presence in their lives, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness.
