Importance of Praying with Water

Water is the foundation of the earth. It was said in the book of Genesis chapter 1 that the spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Even when Jesus was on earth there were many times, He performed miracles with water. His first miracle was turning water into wine. Jesus used water as a point of reference for healing people. To even show how important water is, when we first become Christian, we are baptized with water to wash us clean and purge us from our iniquities and old ways. Praying with water is very significant and it serves as a point of contact between us and God.

In today’s topic we are going to tell us what we can do if we want to pray with water and give us prayer points to pray with. Water doesn’t have an enemy. Everybody uses water. We know there are many uses of water such as for bathing, cooking, washing. Water is known as the foundation to the things that exist here on earth.

Scientifically it is said that water covers 75% of the earth’s surface. Praying with water is significant therefore in today’s topic we will be dealing with prayer points that can be prayed with water. Before retiring to bed at night, get a glass of clean water, hold it in your hand and declare over it. (The declaration is below) After declaring, keep it next to your bed on the floor and sleep.

In the morning before your daily routine, pray with a glass of water, ask God for anything at all desire from Him and He will grant it unto you. After praying drink, a bit and wash your face with the rest. It is important to note that we are to do this prophetic exercise with all seriousness and religiousness. Let’s read the bible chapter below; Ezekiel 36:25-38.

Importance of Praying with Water:

• Symbol of Cleansing: Water is often seen as a symbol of purification and cleansing in many religious traditions, including Christianity. Praying with water can symbolize a desire for spiritual purification and renewal.
• Baptism: Water is a central element in Christian baptism, representing the washing away of sins and the new birth in Christ. Praying with water can connect individuals to their baptismal vows and reaffirm their commitment to living a Christian life.
• Physical Reminder: Using water in prayer can serve as a tangible reminder of God’s presence and the importance of staying spiritually refreshed and hydrated in one’s faith journey.
• Humility: The act of washing one’s hands or face with water before prayer can symbolize humility and the desire to approach God with a pure heart.
• Sacred Ritual: In some Christian traditions, blessing or consecrating water is a sacred ritual performed by clergy. Praying with this blessed water can be a way of invoking God’s blessings and protection.

Forty Prayer Points That Can Be Prayed with Water (with Bible Verses):

1. Cleansing Prayer: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10)
2. Renewal of Faith: “Renew our days as of old.” (Lamentations 5:21)
3. Forgiveness of Sins: “Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.” (Psalm 51:2)
4. Protection: “I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleanness’s.” (Ezekiel 36:25)
5. Spiritual Refreshment: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.” (Psalm 23:1-2)
6. Faith: “But whoever drinks the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:14)
7. Healing: “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” (James 5:14)
8. Baptismal Renewal: “And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.” (Acts 22:16)
9. Guidance: “For this God is our God forever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” (Psalm 48:14)
10. Deliverance: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you.” (Isaiah 43:2)
11. Thanksgiving: “Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!” (Psalm 107:8)
12. Peace: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)
13. Protection from Evil: “He will cover you with his opinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.” (Psalm 91:4)
14. Strength: “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.” (Isaiah 40:31)
15. Joy: “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Psalm 16:11)
16. Confession of Faith: “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
17. Protection from Temptation: “Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13)
18. Wisdom: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him.” (James 1:5)
19. Healing for Others: “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another that you may be healed.” (James 5:16)
20. Guidance for Leaders: “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:6)
21. Protection for Children: “He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with the young.” (Isaiah 40:11)
22. Comfort in Grief: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
23. Patience: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” (James 1:2-3)
24. Courage: “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)
25. Unity: “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you.” (1 Corinthians 1:10)
26. Comfort for the Afflicted: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.” (2 Corinthians 1:3)
27. Protection from Anxiety: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6)
28. Restoration: “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit.” (Psalm 51:12)
29. Gratitude for God’s Word: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.” (Psalm 119:18)
30. Strength in Weakness: “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
31. Protection from Fear: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1)
32. Protection from Despair: “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” (Psalm 42:11)
33. Confession of Sin: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
34. Protection from Adversaries: “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
35. Intercession for the Nations: “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people.” (1 Timothy 2:1)
36. Wisdom in Decision-Making: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)
37. Forgiveness of Others: “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” (Matthew 6:14)
38. Protection from Sin: “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions.” (Romans 6:12)
39. Comfort in Affliction: “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.” (Matthew 5:11)
40. Eternal Life: “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)

These prayer points, accompanied by corresponding Bible verses, can be used in a personal or communal prayer practice with water as a symbol of purification and renewal in the Christian faith. It is important to remember that the act of prayer, regardless of the method, is a deeply personal and meaningful way to connect with God and seek His guidance, forgiveness, and blessings.