Supplication is the humble act of bringing our needs, desires, and burdens before God with trust and reverence. It is not a demand, but a heartfelt plea to the One who loves us, hears us, and wisely answers.
In supplication, we express our dependence on God and align our hearts with His will. These prayers, grounded in Scripture, invite you to ask boldly and trust deeply.
Whether you seek wisdom, healing, provision, or peace, may this time of supplication draw you nearer to the Father. He welcomes your voice, understands your heart, and delights to respond in love.
Prayers For Supplication
1. Philippians 4:6
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Paul invites us to bring every concern to God with thanksgiving. Supplication is not worry multiplied but worry surrendered. As we present our requests, gratitude steadies our faith and opens us to God’s peace.
Prayer:
“Father, I lay my anxious thoughts before You. I bring my needs with thanksgiving, trusting Your wisdom and timing. Calm my heart, guide my steps, and provide what I lack. Teach me to rest in Your goodness as I wait for Your answer. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
2. Hebrews 4:16
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
Supplication brings us to a throne of grace, not judgment. Because of Jesus, we come boldly, expecting mercy and timely help. God’s door is open to our cries.
Prayer:
“Gracious Lord, I come boldly to Your throne, needing Your help. Pour out mercy over my weaknesses and grace into my situation. Strengthen my faith to ask and to receive all You know is best. I trust Your heart toward me. Amen.”
3. 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
Supplication includes holy release. We cast, not carry, our cares because God cares personally. Our burdens are safe in His hands.
Prayer:
“Caring Father, I cast my worries onto You—every fear, need, and question. Lift the weight I cannot carry and replace it with Your peace. Care for my heart and lead me in trust, one step at a time. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
4. Matthew 7:7
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”
Jesus teaches persistence: ask, seek, knock. Supplication is steady prayer that trusts a generous Father to open doors according to His will. We keep coming because He keeps caring.
Prayer:
“Lord Jesus, I ask with faith, seek with hope, and knock with perseverance. Open the right doors and close the wrong ones. Lead me into Your best and teach me to recognize Your answer. I surrender to Your timing. Amen.”
5. Jeremiah 33:3
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
God invites us to call and promises to answer with unexpected wisdom. Supplication trusts that He sees what we cannot. His answers reveal His greatness.
Prayer:
“Faithful God, I call upon You for insight and help. Show me great and mighty things I do not know. Align my heart with Your plans and give me courage to follow. I wait for Your answer with hope. Amen.”
6. Psalm 50:15
“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
Trouble is an invitation to pray. God delivers, and we respond with praise. Supplication becomes a testimony of His faithfulness.
Prayer:
“Delivering God, I call on You in my trouble. Reach into my circumstances with Your power and peace. Bring deliverance in Your way, and let my life glorify You. I trust Your rescue and rest in Your promises. Amen.”
7. Psalm 34:17
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
God hears the cries of His people. Supplication is never ignored; He moves to save and sustain. We cry out, confident in His listening love.
Prayer:
“Lord, hear my cry today. See my troubles and deliver me as You have promised. Strengthen my faith, protect my heart, and provide what I need. Let Your nearness be my comfort as I wait. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
8. Psalm 62:8
“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us.”
Supplication is heart-pouring-honest, unguarded, complete. Trust opens the floodgates; God becomes our refuge. Nothing we feel is unsafe with Him.
Prayer:
“Refuge of my soul, I pour out my heart before You. Take my fears, hopes, and hidden aches. Shelter me in Your presence and teach me to trust You at all times. Be my strong place and my steady peace. Amen.”
9. 1 John 5:14
“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.”
Confidence grows when we ask according to God’s will. Supplication is shaped by Scripture and surrendered to His purposes. He hears and responds in wisdom.
Prayer:
“Father, align my requests with Your will. Where I ask amiss, correct me; where I ask rightly, confirm me. Let Your Word shape my desires and Your Spirit guide my prayers. I trust Your answer. Amen.”
10. James 1:5
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God… and it shall be given him.”
Wisdom is a gift for the asking. Supplication seeks God’s mind, not just His hand. He gives generously without reproach.
Prayer:
“God of wisdom, I lack clarity. Grant me wisdom for decisions ahead. Remove confusion, steady my heart, and make straight my path. Let Your counsel anchor my choices and bring peace to my soul. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
11. Psalm 86:1
“Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.”
Supplication begins with humility. We come needy and God comes near. His ear inclines to the lowly in spirit.
Prayer:
“Lord, I come as one in need. Bow down Your ear and hear my prayer. Meet me in my lack with Your abundance, in my weakness with Your strength, and in my worry with Your peace. I depend on You. Amen.”
12. Psalm 116:2
“Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.”
Experiencing God’s listening love fuels lifelong prayer. Supplication becomes a rhythm-call and response with a faithful God.
Prayer:
“Listening Father, thank You for bending low to hear me. I call on You again today. Receive my pleas, comfort my heart, and move on my behalf. Teach me to pray without ceasing and to trust without fear. Amen.”
13. Psalm 145:18
“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.”
Truthful, sincere prayer draws God near. Supplication that is honest invites His intimate presence. We ask with integrity and faith.
Prayer:
“Lord, I call upon You in truth. Search my heart and purify my motives. Draw near as I lay my needs before You. Answer in Your mercy and let Your nearness be my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
14. Psalm 61:1
“Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.”
Simple, earnest cries move heaven. Supplication needs no polish-only sincerity. God attends to the voice that seeks Him.
Prayer:
“O God, hear my cry today. Attend to my prayer and meet me in my place of need. Lift my heart, strengthen my spirit, and provide what I cannot. Be my rock and my refuge now. Amen.”
15. Ephesians 6:18
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit…”
Supplication is part of spiritual armor. We pray in the Spirit-alert, persistent, and connected to God’s power. This is the posture of victory.
Prayer:
“Holy Spirit, help me to pray with vigilance and faith. Stir supplication within me for my needs and for others. Keep me watchful, humble, and dependent on Your strength. Let my prayers be effective and aligned with Your will. Amen.”
16. Romans 8:26
“The Spirit also helpeth our infirmities… the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”
When words fail, the Spirit prays. Supplication is empowered by God Himself within us. Our weakness is not a barrier to His intercession.
Prayer:
“Spirit of God, help me in my weakness. When I don’t know what to pray, pray through me. Translate my tears and sighs into petitions before the Father. Let Your intercession bring peace and guidance. Amen.”
17. Luke 18:1
“Men ought always to pray, and not to faint.”
Supplication perseveres. Jesus calls us to pray continually, refusing discouragement. We keep knocking because we trust God’s character.
Prayer:
“Lord, strengthen my resolve to pray and not lose heart. Revive my hope where it has grown thin. Teach me persistence in supplication and patience in waiting. I trust Your timing and Your goodness. Amen.”
18. Mark 11:24
“What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
Faith is vital in supplication. We believe God hears and will act as aligns with His will. Expectation honors His power and love.
Prayer:
“Father, I bring my desires before You in faith. Align them with Your will and grow my trust as I wait. I believe You are able and willing to do what is good. Let Your answer bring You glory. Amen.”
19. Psalm 5:3
“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning… in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.”
Beginning the day in supplication sets our gaze on God. We look up, expecting His guidance and protection. Morning prayer frames the day with faith.
Prayer:
“Lord, this morning I direct my prayer to You. Guide my steps, guard my heart, and provide what I need. Keep me attentive to Your voice and quick to obey. I look up in hope and trust. Amen.”
20. Psalm 40:1
“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
Supplication often includes waiting. Patience is not passive; it is faith extended over time. God inclines and answers at the right moment.
Prayer:
“Patient God, teach me to wait with trust. I believe You hear my cry and will act in wisdom. Steady my heart, calm my pace, and help me hold to Your promises until I see Your hand. Amen.”
21. Isaiah 65:24
“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.”
God’s response is not delayed by disinterest. He is attentive and proactive, already moving in love. Supplication meets a God who is near.
Prayer:
“Lord, thank You for hearing me even before I finish speaking. Let Your answers unfold in perfect time. Help me notice Your hand at work and give You praise for every sign of Your care. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
22. 2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people… shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face… then will I hear from heaven…”
Supplication begins with humility and seeking God’s face. Personal and corporate repentance open the way for healing. God listens to a contrite people.
Prayer:
“Holy God, we humble ourselves before You. Forgive our sins, heal our land, and turn our hearts fully toward You. Teach us to seek Your face more than Your hand. Hear from heaven and restore us by Your mercy. Amen.”
23. Psalm 10:17
“LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear.”
God prepares our hearts as we pray. Humility tunes us to His will, and He inclines His ear. Supplication transforms us even as it brings answers.
Prayer:
“Lord, prepare my heart to pray rightly. Make me humble and teachable. Hear my desires and shape them to match Yours. Let Your answer change me and honor You. I rest in Your attentive love. Amen.”
24. Psalm 28:6
“Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.”
Gratitude seals supplication. We bless God for hearing, even before we see the outcome. Thanksgiving is the language of faith.
Prayer:
“Blessed be Your name, Lord, for hearing my supplications. I thank You for Your nearness and Your care. Whether Your answer is yes, no, or wait, keep my heart grateful and trusting. Receive my praise as I rest in You. Amen.”
25. Psalm 37:4
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
As we delight in God, our desires are refined. Supplication is shaped by love for Him, not just longing for things. He gives what aligns with holy delight.
Prayer:
“Father, be my delight above all. Shape my desires to reflect Your heart. Grant what glorifies You and brings true good. Teach me joy in Your presence and contentment in Your will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
26. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding… he shall direct thy paths.”
Supplication surrenders our understanding. We trust God to direct and correct our steps. His guidance is a promise to the trusting heart.
Prayer:
“Lord, I trust You with all my heart. Where I cannot see, lead me. Where I would lean on myself, teach me to lean on You. Direct my paths and keep me in Your wisdom and peace. Amen.”
27. Psalm 20:1
“The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee.”
God hears and defends in our trouble. Supplication calls on His name as our shield. His defense brings courage and calm.
Prayer:
“God of Jacob, hear me in this day of trouble. Defend me by Your mighty name. Be a shield around me, confound every scheme against me, and bring Your deliverance. I trust Your protection and power. Amen.”
28. Psalm 17:6
“I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.”
Faith expects God to hear. Supplication is confident appeal to a faithful God. We ask for His attentive ear and decisive help.
Prayer:
“O God, I call upon You, trusting You hear me. Incline Your ear and act for my good and Your glory. Give light for my path, strength for my trial, and peace for my heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
29. Psalm 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
Supplication trades burdens for sustaining grace. God stabilizes and carries His people. We place the weight on Him and stand firm.
Prayer:
“Lord, I cast this burden upon You. Sustain me with Your strength and keep me from being shaken. Carry what I cannot, supply what I lack, and settle my spirit in Your faithfulness. I rest in Your care. Amen.”
30. 2 Corinthians 12:9
“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”
Sometimes God answers supplication with sustaining grace. His strength shines in our weakness, teaching us dependence and contentment. Grace is enough.
Prayer:
“Jesus, where You do not remove the thorn, increase the grace. Be strong in my weakness and glorious in my limits. Satisfy me with Your sufficiency and teach me joy in reliance on You. Let Your power rest upon me. Amen.”
Conclusion
Supplication is a holy conversation-honest requests brought to a trustworthy God. He is not weary of your voice, nor indifferent to your needs. In every season, His invitation remains: ask, seek, and knock, and find grace and help in time of need.
Keep praying with humility and confidence. Let Scripture shape your desires and the Spirit empower your words.
As you practice supplication, expect God’s peace to guard your heart and His wisdom to guide your steps. He hears, He cares, and He will answer in love.