"I urge, then, first of all, that REQUESTS, PRAYERS, INTERCESSION & THANKSGIVING
be made for everyone..." I Timothy 2:1

Your Own Prayer Time

The Scripture-based prayers in the book, Praying Through the New Testament, are laid out in side-by-side format. The left-side, REQUESTS, PRAYERS & THANKSGIVING, is to pray for yourself. The right-side of the book from the same portion of Scripture is INTERCESSION prayers to pray for others. Each paragraph prayer could be prayed for a different person.

Often I pray the Request prayers for myself, then pray the entire Intercession Page for one person (i.e., one of my children). Then I pray the next page for myself, then pray the entire Intercession Page for a different person (i.e., another one of my children, my husband, etc).

Pray these paragraph prayers for friends, neighbors, church members, missionaries, government leaders, business associates, and others.

The underlined (NEED / DESCRIPTION) on the INTERCESSION side, indicates the type of prayer that follows. Substitute a person's name with that need.

As you intercede, choose the appropriate pronoun (i.e., he/she, him/her) for that person. At first, the composition may seem awkward, but soon you will hardly notice it.

Scripture reference for the prayer is indicated at the top of each page. You may want to read the portion, then pray.

Let the Lord minister to you. Pause to meditate and pray further as the Lord leads.

Praying with a Partner

This is a good way to pray with a friend, prayer partner or your spouse. Pray for each other; then for children, grandchildren, neighbors and more.

One person prays (reads aloud) half of the REQUESTS, PRAYERS & THANKSGIVING prayers. The other person reads (prays) the other half. Or, alternate praying (reading) the paragraph prayers. You could follow with spontaneous prayers for yourselves. Do the same with the INTERCESSION prayers. Some may find this a good way to begin praying aloud, or to grow in prayer by praying God's word back to Him.

Praying in a Group

Download the PDF Scripture Prayer HandOut on the Download Page. Each prayer page is different. One side of the prayer sheet is REQUESTS, PRAYERS & THANKSGIVING; the other side is INTERCESSION. Give a page to each person in your group. Each person prays (reads) a paragraph prayer as he/she feels led.

This way to pray could be used in a Bible Study Group or prayer group, then perhaps finish with spontaneous prayers. It is one way to stay focused; and to pray for yourselves and for others. Some may find it a good way to begin praying out loud in a group.

Planning Meetings, Elders' Meeting, and others

Pray this way in an Elders' meeting, planning committees, or in other meetings. Pray with thanksgiving in your hearts and allow the Lord to minister to you and to others as you pray.

Hold A Place of Prayer Gathering

Download the PDF Scripture HandOut on the Download Page. Print as many copies as you need. One side of the prayer sheet is REQUESTS, PRAYERS & THANKSGIVING; the other side is INTERCESSION. Give a page to each person as they arrive. Follow guidelines in the ReadMe First document in the Download.

Place Scripture-based prayers in Church Bulletin
(52 - one page Scripture prayers)

The church bulletin is an important communication tool. It can also be a way to encourage your entire congregation to pray. Many will pray as they wait for the service to begin, then take the bulletin home to pray during the week.

Download the PDF Scripture Prayer Church Bulletin Inserts on the Download Page. Follow guidelines in the ReadMe First document. Read more details in Place Scripture Prayers in the Church Bulletin No.1

Scripture Prayer for Salvation
The book also contains the prayer, Praying Through to God. This attractive Salvation Scripture prayer leaflet can be Downloaded in PDF form; ready to print and use in your next outreach.

PDF of this Outline available on Download Page