Prayer Points for Seeking the Help of The Holy Ghost

Seeking the help of the Holy Spirit through prayer is a fundamental practice for Christians. Here are some prayer points along with corresponding Bible verses to guide you in seeking the Holy Spirit’s assistance:

1. Praying for the Presence of the Holy Spirit:

• Psalm 51:11 (NIV): “Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.”
• Prayer Point: “Lord, I invite Your Holy Spirit to dwell in me and guide me. May I never lose the presence of the Holy Spirit in my life.”

2. Praying for Wisdom and Understanding:

• Isaiah 11:2 (NIV): “The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord.”
• Prayer Point: “Holy Spirit, grant me wisdom, understanding, and discernment in all my decisions and actions. Fill me with Your counsel and knowledge.”

3. Praying for Guidance:

• John 16:13 (NIV): “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.”
• Prayer Point: “Holy Spirit, be my guide in all areas of my life. Lead me into the truth and help me make choices that align with Your will.”

4. Praying for Empowerment:

• Acts 1:8 (NIV): “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
• Prayer Point: “Fill me with Your power, Holy Spirit, so that I may boldly witness for Christ and carry out His work.”

5. Praying for Strength and Comfort:

• Romans 8:26 (NIV): “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”
• Prayer Point: “Holy Spirit, in my moments of weakness and difficulty, be my strength and comfort. Intercede for me when I don’t know how to pray.”

6. Praying for Fruitfulness:

• Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV): “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
• Prayer Point: “Lord, produce the fruit of the Spirit in my life. Help me to manifest love, joy, peace, and all the qualities that reflect Your character.”

7. Praying for Sanctification:

• 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NIV): “May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
• Prayer Point: “Holy Spirit, sanctify me completely. Purify my spirit, soul, and body so that I may be blameless before God.”

8. Praying for Boldness in Witnessing:

• Acts 4:31 (NIV): “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.”
• Prayer Point: “Grant me Holy Spirit boldness to share the gospel fearlessly and effectively with those around me.”

9. Praying for Spiritual Gifts:

• 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 (NIV): “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.”
• Prayer Point: “Holy Spirit, grant me spiritual gifts for the edification of the church and the benefit of others.”

10. Praying for a Responsive Heart: – Ezekiel 36:26-27 (NIV): “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.” – Prayer Point: “Lord, transform my heart, making it responsive to Your leading through the Holy Spirit. Help me follow Your decrees and live in obedience.”