It goes without saying that God hears all of the special prayers that are prayed to him. However, there are many people who struggle with putting together special prayers and who they should pray for. If you have special prayers for yourself or for a loved one, you should always make the time to bring them before God. Through these special prayers, you may come to find that you’re able to develop a deeper connection with God and truly come to a better place in your relationship with him.
You will receive photos of your printed prayer request placed on the Stone of Anointing; the place where Jesus’ body was prepared for burial after his crucifixion.
Prayers for Special Intentions
One of the best things about special prayers is that you can adjust them to account for the unique intentions. A good recommendation is to make a prayer list so that you can truly focus on each one of your special prayers on any given day. Here are some examples of prayers for special intentions:
- Special Prayers for Friends
Do you have a friend who may be struggling? If so, you will want to help them in every way possible. Including special prayers for friends onto your prayer list is something that can be truly powerful. Whether that friend is dealing with issues at work or problems with their own family, special prayers for friends is a way that you can include them into
- Special Prayers for Healing
If you or a loved one is struggling with a physical or psychological ailment in their life, then special prayers for healing can help to bring them the comfort that they need. In addition to special prayers for healing, you may also want to include miracle healing prayers in your regular prayers in hopes that God will shine his loving gaze on the person that is suffering. You can also begin a novena for a miracle at any time.
- Special Prayers for Family
It may seem as though a member of your family struggles with something seemingly every day. A special prayers for family can help to bring calmness and peace to their life in a time that could be particularly challenging.
- Special Prayer Request for Deceased Family Member or Friend
A special prayer request for deceased family members or friends can provide you with a tremendous sense of peace during a difficult time in your life. Prayers for the dead could also help a person to feel more connected to the person that passed away when it comes to praying for the repose of their soul.
Special Prayers in the Bible
There have been countless holy people throughout history that have made their own fair share of special prayers. In fact, there are many examples of special prayers in the bible which can help to inspire your own special prayer intentions. Here are some examples:
- The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)
“‘Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. - Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom (Ephesians 1:16-19)
I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength. - Prayer for Good Health (3 John 2)
Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
How Can I Ask for a Prayer?
If you find yourself wondering, “How can I ask for a prayer for a special intention?” Have you considered submitting single prayer requests to Jerusalem? Jerusalem is home to one of the holiest sites in all of Christianity: the Church of the Holy Sepluchre. Holy Land Prayer arranges for your special prayers to be prayed in this holy church which is something that can elevate them in a unique way.