Speaking With God’s Voice (Praying Scripture)

“As the rain and the snow come down from Heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is My Word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:10-11 NIV).

Did you know Scripture wasn’t just meant to be spoken, but it was meant to be prayed? God is speaking through His words. When you pray Scripture, you are using the most powerful voice in the universe over your life. The Bible says, “The word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword” (Hebrews 4:12 NKJV). One day, God told me, “I love that you talk to Me when you pray, but begin to speak My words and watch what I will do.”

So, we began to practice this, starting with our children. We found promises in God’s Word related to each unique child. We circled those Scripture promises and prayed them over each one. Different phases of our children's lives would require different Scriptures. When they needed strength, we prayed Philippians 4:13, which says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (NKJV). When they were afraid, we prayed Isaiah 41:13, “For I, the Lord your God will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you’” (NKJV). If they had to take a test in school, we prayed Proverbs 10:7, “The memory of the righteous is blessed” (NKJV).

As each child faced challenges, we found specific Scriptures to pray over them. Cory needed confidence. For him, we prayed Philippians 1:6, “For I am confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will protect it until the day of Christ Jesus” (NASB1995). Courtney had high expectations and felt down if she didn’t meet them. We would pray Jeremiah 29:11, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’” declares the Lord, “’ plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (NIV). Connor battled autism, which brought anxiety and meltdowns. We prayed Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (NIV).

God did miracles through those prayers. Cory overcame some of his biggest fears. Now, he’s a person of faith and a great encourager to others. Courtney kept dreaming big but never got overly discouraged when things didn’t work out. Now, she’s doing incredible work in the film industry. Connor overcame having meltdowns and is now impacting the world through his inspirational story.

Find Scriptures that speak to the struggles you are carrying. If you are facing financial hardship, find Scriptures on finances and God’s provision. If you need healing, search for Scriptures on healing. If you’re battling with mental health challenges, find out what God’s Word says about worry or anxiety. Let God speak over what you need.

Pray this: Dear God, you said in Your Word that Your promises are yes and amen. As I pray Scriptures, I believe You speak on my behalf. Your voice is powerful. You spoke the world into existence. You spoke and raised Lazarus from the dead. When You speak, miracles happen. I can’t wait to see all that You will do by the power of Your Word. Amen (So be it).

Declare this: I will pray God’s Word and watch God do what He says He will do. Impossible things will become possible. A shift in the atmosphere is happening in my situation. Dreams that seemed out of reach are within my grasp. I believe God will do it again in my life.

Win for today: Find three scriptures focused on what you’re believing God will do and pray those scriptures today.