Prayer for Holiness and Righteousness: One of the most important things we can do in life is to pray for holiness and righteousness. As Christians, we are called to be holy and righteous in all that we do. This involves asking God to help us become more like Him, to grow in our understanding of His ways, and to be obedient to His commandments.
It also includes seeking His guidance in every aspect of our lives, so that we may walk in His path and fulfill the purpose He has for us.
Prayer is one of the most powerful weapons we have in our fight against sin and temptation. Through prayer, we can draw closer to God, seeking His guidance and strength. We can also ask Him to help us overcome any areas of weakness in our lives. Kindly read our Practical guide on How to Pray for a quick answer, you won’t regret it.
Keep reading If you would like to pray for holiness and righteousness in your own life.
Scriptural Reading:
2Timothy 1 :9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. KJV
Psalm 119:9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?
by taking heed thereto according to thy word. KJV
Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. KJV
1Peter 1:15-16. 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. KJV
2Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. KJV
Hebrews 12:1-3. 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. NIV
Praise and Worship
After the scriptural reading, shower praises and Worship to God your creator.
Prayer Points for Holiness and Righteousness
- Holy thirst and hunger for the things of God, fall upon me, in the name of Jesus.
- O God, arise and bombard me with spiritual gifts, in the name of Jesus.
- Thou power of spiritual carelessness, die by fire, in the name of Jesus.
- My Father, give me the eyes of Elisha and the ears of Samuel, in Jesus’ name.
- Ministerial scandals, run away from my calling in the name of Jesus.
- I reject, ministerial embarrassment, by the power in the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.
- Lord, ignite in me an unquenchable passion for growth, in the name of Jesus.
- Holy Ghost, fulfil your purpose in me now, in the name of Jesus
- Holy Ghost, fill me that I might bring forth good fruit, in the name of Jesus
- Holy Ghost fire, begin to arrest the spirit of deceit in every department life, in the name of Jesus,
- Holy Ghost fire, begin to arrest unforgiving spirit in every department life, in the name of Jesus.
- Holy Ghost, grant me a glimpse of Your glory now, in Jesus’ name.
- Holy Ghost, quicken me, in the name of Jesus.
- Holy Ghost, breathe on me now, in the name of Jesus.
- I speak and think of whatever is of good report, in the name of Jesus.
- My heart will not be a stony ground for the word of God, in the name of Jesus.
- My heart will not be a way side ground for the word of God, in the name of Jesus.
- My heart will not be a ground of thorns, in the name of Jesus.
- O God, give to me the spirit of revelation and wisdom in the knowledge of Yourself in the name of Jesus.
- Holy ghost fire, purge my spirit, soul and body of every desire to do evil, in the name of Jesus.
- O Lord my God, deliver me from sin that so easily entangles in the name of Jesus.