The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. — Psalm 145:18, ESV
Praying God’s Word is a great way to engage with both prayer and Scripture. You can pray Scripture over yourself or others in times of joy and in times of sorrow. Allow God to shape your prayers through his very words. Here is a guideline for praying Scripture:
1. Opening: Start by asking God to direct your time as you approach his Word. Ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you, guide your prayer and open your heart.
2. Find Scripture: Select a verse or passage to pray through. The Psalms can be great for praying Scripture. Or, if there is a Biblical story that reminds you of your own circumstance, try praying through that.
3. Thanksgiving: Close by thanking God for communing with you and making himself known to us through his written Word.