There are so many ways that a person can make a prayer request. When an individual takes the time to request prayer, they are setting aside special time to develop their relationship with God. It’s important to remember that God is always there with you and for you throughout all of your trials and tribulations. Therefore, when you request prayer, you should always take comfort in the fact that God will hear all of your pleas and intercessions and look kindly on them.
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.
How to Ask for a Prayer Request
When it comes to how to ask for a prayer request, there are several options that you have. Here are a few options when it comes to how to ask for a prayer request:
- Ask your prayer group or a prayer circle for their requests
- Spend time attending mass on a regular basis and feel the inspiration of God
- Pray to the saints for help
- Keep a prayer journal
Prayer Requests Online
Of course, one of the easiest ways to make a prayer request is to make your special prayer requests online. Holy Land Prayer offers a unique way to make prayer requests online. Not only will you be able to make a prayer request, but you will also have the benefit of knowing that your prayer request will be prayed in one of the holiest places in the world, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre. You can submit one prayer request or as many as you need depending on what is going on in your life.
Prayer Request Urgent
There are many people who need a prayer request urgently. These urgent prayer requests often come when a person needs prayers for the sick or even prayers for the dead if a person passes away suddenly. These emergency prayers can help any person to get through a troubling situation and have the peace and assurance that they need to trust that God always has a plan for their life. Here is an example of a prayer that you can use if you need a prayer request for an urgent situation:
Dear God,
I’m in dire need of feeling your love and support around me. Please hear my urgent prayer requests and help me to see the light of your presence. In your name, I pray. Amen.
Ask for Prayer
Do you feel uncomfortable asking a friend, family member or even a stranger for a prayer? If the answer is yes, then you wouldn’t be alone. Although you may pray for yourself, there is a certain level of calmness and unity that comes along with asking another person for a prayer for strength or a prayer for faith. If you need inspiration when it comes to how to ask for prayer, here is an example of a prayer that you can use:
Dear Jesus,
I come to you in supplication and ask you to guide me in the best way to ask my friends and family for prayers. I feel as though I need to feel their love and energy in this part of my life. I ask you to send your Holy Spirit down upon me so that I can find these words and continue to grow in faith and understanding.
Prayer Petition
When you make a prayer petition, you are making a concerted list of prayer intentions that are important in your life. A prayer petition can include prayers for your family or a prayer for a person in their life that may be struggling with health issues. Similar to a prayer request, there are many ways that you can develop a prayer petition. Here is an example of a prayer petition that you can use:
Dear God,
I know that you always hear the pleas of your people. I humbly ask that you hear this prayer petition and my request for prayers. I ask that you not only hear these requests but also look kindly on them and help to guide my steps in what I need to do to bring myself closer to you.