10 Scriptures to Pray In a Time of War
How should we respond in a time of war? What can we do when we feel so helpless? Where can we take our emotions of brokenness over all of the death and destruction?
In times of war we must be men and women of fervent fasting and prayer on behalf of those who are surrounded and suffering. Here are ten Scriptures to pray in this season of war:
1. Pray for a Demonstration of True Love towards Enemies
Matthew 5:44 “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”
2. Pray for Repentance from Wickedness
2 Chronicles 7:14 “if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
3. Pray for the Lord’s Salvation of the Lost
Romans 10:1 “Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.”
4. Pray Humbly and Dependently for God’s Protection Over those in Danger
Ezra 8:21–23 “Then I proclaimed a fast there … that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from him a safe journey for ourselves, our children, and all our goods. … So we fasted and implored our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty”
5. Pray for the Endurance and Witness of God’s People in God’s Power
2 Corinthians 4:8–10 “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.”
6. Pray for Christian Courage, Confidence and Strength
Isaiah 41:9–10 “I have chosen you and not cast you off; fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
7. Pray for the Honoring of Christ in Life & in Death
Philippians 1:20–21 “that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
8. Pray for Trust in Jesus’ Future Justice, Wrath, and Vengeance
Revelation 20:10 “the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.”
9. Pray for Faithfulness Unto Death
Revelation 2:10 “Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.”
10. Pray for an Eager Hope in Jesus’ Future Return
Luke 21:27–28 “And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”