Step #1 PRAY FIRST →

So many times in my life I’ve began something big or new with more worry than prayer. So many times I’ve missed out on God’s full blessing! I almost did it again. Thank you God for redirecting me! Thank you dear friends who’ve prayed with me and for me! Thank you to a fellow author who I’ve never met but God sent my way for guidance within seconds through a simple google search.

Thank you Jenn Soehnlin! 20 Scriptures To Pray As a Christian Blogger and Writer (embracing.life)

I PRAY …

  1. May I be equipped by God’s power and not my own. I pray Acts 1:8.

  2. Help me focus on God’s purpose in all my efforts. I pray Luke 4:18-19.

  3. May I seek God’s approval, more than people’s. I pray Galatians 1:1.

  4. Get behind me Satan! l pray Ephesians 4: 13-17.

  5. Give me the strength to share God’s message without fear. I pray Ephesians 4:19.

  6. Make me obedient to God’s calling. I pray Psalm 71:16-18.

  7. Grant me wisdom that only God can provide. I pray James 1:5.

  8. Help me share God’s message with others through every aspect of life. 1 Timothy 4:13-16

  9. Give me a Godly community of encouraging people. I pray Hebrews 10:24-25.

  10. Bring all that need God’s Word near. I pray Col 1:9

  11. Help me not to be distracted by comparing to others! I pray Galatians 5:26.

  12. Be near me so that I don’t get discouraged. I pray 2 Corinthians 4:1.

  13. May I use God’s word accurately to encourage others. I pray 2 Timothy 3:14-16.

  14. Let your hand be with me. I pray 1 Chronicles 4:10.

  15. May God’s words nurture and heal. I pray Proverbs 16:24.

  16. Give me patience in God’s great plan. I pray Luke 8:14-15.

  17. Use my life to impact God’s kingdom. I pray Revelation 12:11a.

  18. Persevere God’s words and purpose despite obstacles or discouragement. I pray Galatians 6:9.

  19. Surrendered my heart to God and for His glory. I pray Romans 12:1.

  20. Equip me with all that is needed to accomplish His will. I pray Hebrews 13:20-21.

This list of Scriptures is included in the book Prayers for Writers: A Handbook of Praying for Your Writing Life.

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