When You Don't Know What to Ask For

Solomon's Prayer for Wisdom — Solomon is young, untested, and newly crowned king. Then comes a defining moment: God appears to him and says, "Ask me for whatever you want." It's a blank check. What would you ask for? Solomon could have asked for power, wealth, or success—but instead, he prays for wisdom. He remembers how faithful God has been, and he prays for a heart that can lead with understanding. This week, we look at how prayer begins not with asking for what we want, but recognizing who God is—and trusting Him for what we need.

1 Kings 3:6–9 → Read on YouVersion

When You Need God to Show Up

Elijah’s Prayer on Mount — Carmel It’s the ultimate showdown: one prophet of God versus 450 prophets of Baal. All of Israel is watching. And in this defining moment, Elijah doesn’t panic. He doesn’t posture. He prays. It’s a short, confident plea: “Answer me, Lord, so these people will know that You are God.” And God shows up fire from heaven, hearts turned back, glory revealed. What do you pray when the pressure is high? When you’re outnumbered? When you need more than a clever solution? —When you need God? This week is a reminder that bold prayers invite bold responses.

1 Kings 18:36–37 → Read on YouVersion

When You Can’t See a Way Forward

Elisha’s Prayer for Open Eyes - Elisha’s servant wakes up, looks outside, and sees the city surrounded by a fierce enemy army. Fear floods in. Panic takes over. But Elisha sees something else— and he prays not for rescue, but for vision. “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” What if the help you need is already there, but you just can’t see it yet? What if your defining prayer is asking God to help someone else believe? This week, we’ll look at the power of perspective— and how prayer opens our eyes to God’s faithfulness and strength.

2 Kings 6:16–17 → Read on YouVersion

When You’ve Hit Rock Bottom

Jonah ran as far and as fast as he could from God—and ended up in the belly of a fish. It looked like punishment, but it was actually mercy. From the depths, Jonah prays a raw, honest prayer of repentance. He realizes that even in the darkest place, God is near. What is it like to pray at your lowest—when you’ve made the mistake, hit the wall, or felt the weight of your own choices. God hears. And He is always ready to restore.

Jonah 2:1–9 → Read on YouVersion

When You Choose to Forgive

Stephen’s Prayer for His Enemies - As the stones are hurled and the crowd turns violent, Stephen sees Jesus standing at the right hand of God—and prays, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” It's almost unthinkable. In his final breaths, he echoes the words of Jesus and chooses mercy over revenge. This week, we explore one of the most radical prayers in Scripture. How do you forgive someone who has hurt you? What kind of heart prays for their enemies? In our defining moments, God invites us to let go—and to trust that He is the one who makes things right.

Acts 7:59–60 → Read on YouVersion

When You’re Sinking

Peter’s Prayer for Help - Peter steps out of the boat into the impossible—he’s walking on water! But then fear sets in, the wind picks up, and he starts to sink. His prayer is simple and desperate: “Lord, save me!” And Jesus immediately reaches out. This week is for anyone who has started in faith but ended up overwhelmed. Anyone who’s sinking under pressure or possibility. Sometimes the most powerful prayer is the shortest one. God is near, even when we fall.

Matthew 14:22–31 → Read on YouVersion

When You’re Afraid to Speak Up

The Church Prays for Boldness - Peter and John have just been threatened—told to stay silent about Jesus. The church gathers not to retreat or complain but to pray. And what they pray for isn’t protection—it’s boldness. God answers with an earthquake and fresh power. Have you ever been tempted to go quiet about your faith? When the defining moment comes, will you ask God for safety—or strength?

Acts 4:23–31 → Read on YouVersion