Mom life ranges from changing diapers all day, driving kids to practices, maintaining a full time job (in and/or outside the home), drinking enough water, working out, and getting enough sleep. The busy overwhelm can get you caught up sometimes, and that happens! This is why I’ve created something just for you! 15 Bible Verses and Guided Prayers for the Busy Christian Mom will help you focus on scripture, and pray it over your life.
Join me on the podcast as I read and pray scripture over you. These prayers for busy Christian moms will encourage you. Simply click through the episodes below, read through the show notes, and if you feel led, check out the guide below. Enjoy!
Read Pray Talk Tell
Reading the Bible is the best way to get to know who God is. He put together an entire book for us! How nice! As we walk through these Bible verses, pray and ask God to speak to you through His word. My Read Pray Talk Tell method will be great to use through these Bible verses. As each one is read, give yourself the opportunity to dig deeper into what the scripture means.
Pray it over your life and the lives of those around you. Spend some time in Christian community discussing these verses and how they impact you. Ask God to give you opportunities to share your faith with what you’re learning. These prayers for busy Christian moms will inspire you to pray encouragement over your life and the lives of those you love.
- Episode 305
- Episode 306
- Episode 307
- Episode 308
EP #305: CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN: Prayers 1-3
Numbers 6:24-26
‘May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.’
Numbers 6:24-26
Guided Prayer: God, thank you for your power to be able to do anything. Thank you for smiling upon me, and being gracious to me. I know I don’t deserve it, yet you still do me this kindness. Thank you for showing me favor and giving me peace. Please guide my steps in a way that honors you. Let me remember this scripture form numbers when I’m feeling hectic in my life. I know that I can only find true peace in you. Thank you for blessing me and my family.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for your family.
Deuteronomy 31:8
Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.
Deuteronomy 31:8
Guided Prayer: God, thank you for surrounding me with your presence. There are times I feel scared, and I know that you have gone before me and will be with me. At times I feel discouraged, and I know that you will never fail me, and you will never leave me. I know that when I crossed the line of faith and decided to follow you, you would always be there for me. Please help me remember all of these promises from this verse in Deuteronomy.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for His promises.
1 Chronicles 4:10
“Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request.
1 Chronicles 4:10
Guided Prayer: God, thank you for showing us this example of prayer in 1 Chronicles. Thank you for blessing me and choosing to love me. As I encounter people throughout my day, I pray that you embolden me to speak of what you’ve done. Please give me the courage to step into those conversations as you expand my spiritual influence. I know that there is suffering on this side of heaven, but help remind me that there is a time limit to that pain.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for being with you.
EP #306: CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN: Prayers 4-7
Psalm 18:30
“God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.”
Psalm 18:30
Guided Prayer: God, thank you for this reminder in the book of Psalms. You are perfect, and the way you do things is perfect. Everything you do is true and right. Help me to remember that your path for me is the absolute best path. Thank you for your shield of protection as I walk in life. Please help me remember to look to you in every decision I make. Thank you for all of these promises from this verse. Let me be quick to remember them when I feel overwhelmed.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for always fulfilling His promises.
Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.“
Proverbs 3:5
Guided Prayer: God, thank you for giving me the exact steps to take when I don’t know what to do. Your wisdom from proverbs is true, and I can trust you with every aspect of my life. Thank you for this reminder that I don’t have to depend on myself to make perfect decisions. When my brain is foggy and I don’t understand a situation, I know that you know exactly what to do. I pray that I remember to fully trust you with all of my heart.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for guiding your steps.
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31
Guided Prayer: God, thank you for giving us the ability to find strength in you. You are the ultimate provider, and I know that I can ask you for strength. When I’m weary, lonely, or unfocused, I know that I can fully trust in you and be renewed. I’ll be able to have holy, powerful, god-given strength to get me through even the darkest seasons in life. Help me remember that you alone can give this strength. Thank you for this promise in Isaiah.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for His strength.
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.“
Jeremiah 29:11
Guided Prayer: God, you know everything, and you are good. As your child, I can lean on the promise that you have good plans to have me prosper, have a future, and have hope. Thank you for these blessings, and let me not take it for granted. When life gets crazy and my plans fail, remind me oft his verse in Jeremiah. help me to remember that you are good, and all of the things you have planned for me are wonderful. Let me find hope in these promises.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for His good plans.
EP #307: CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN: Prayers 8-11
Zephaniah 3:17
“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.“
Zephaniah 3:17
Guided Prayer: God, thank you for being everlasting. You are the same today as you have been all along, and you are here with me. Thank you for delighting in me, even though I know I can be unpleasant at times. Still, you love me and you’re glad. Thank you for the promise in Zephaniah, that you will calm all our fears. In fact, you rejoice over me with joyful songs. Thank you for overdelivering on all of my expectations. you are so generous.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for loving you so well.
Matthew 6:33
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.“
Matthew 6:33
Guided Prayer: God, thank you for giving me the exact order of what my priorities should be. When my life feels busy please remind me that seeking you first is the most important thing I can do. Help me see that busyness should never get in the way of spending time with you. Help me be more intentional with my spiritual walk. Thank you for this promise in Matthew that when I seek you first, everything else that I could ever need falls into place.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for giving you everything you need.
Romans 8:28
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.“
Romans 8:28
Guided Prayer: God, you are so good, and everything you do is good for me. Thank you for calling me, and giving me purpose. Help me see my specific purpose you’ve given to me. Let me honor you with whatever role that is, whether it’s for a season or a lifetime. I know that if it’s not good, it’s not the end. Help me to remember this promise in Romans, and help me feel encouraged to keep pursuing the calling you’ve placed upon my life.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for giving you a purpose.
2 Corinthians 12:9
“Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.“
2 Corinthians 12:9
Guided Prayer: God, thank you for being my strength. Sometimes I feel like I should be doing things so much better, but it’s just too much. Help me remember that the only thing I need is your grace. When my unrealistic expectations creep in, let it remind me that in this state of being, your power shines, not mine. Help me let go of the unnecessary thought that I have to do it all and be it all. Let me remember this promise from 2 Corinthians that all I need is you.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for His graciousness.
EP #308: CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN: Prayers 12-15
Galatians 6:9
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.“
Galatians 6:9
Guided Prayer: God, some seasons are really hard, and I just want to give up. I am so thankful you’re with me every step, especially on the rough days. Remind me of this verse in Galatians; to have faith and know that at the perfect time, I will reap a harvest of blessing. Please give me the strength, energy, and courage to keep doing what is right, and to not give up. Help me trust the process, your plan, and your timing. Please give me holy perspective and faithful patience.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for the promise of harvest seasons.
Ephesians 5:16
“Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.“
Ephesians 5:16
Guided Prayer: God, I know that it’s important to make the most of every opportunity to point others back to you. Please open doors for me to practice this skill, and to recognize these moments as they’re happening. Align my desires and priorities to what you want for me. Show me where I can make the most of any circumstance or life phase I’m experiencing. Give me ears to listen to this scripture in Ephesians. Help me have the courage to act in obedience.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God to opportunities to maximize His name.
Philippians 1:6
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.“
Philippians 1:6
Guided Prayer: God, thank you for this promise in Philippians. I can know, without a doubt, that you will finish the good work you’re doing in me. You won’t forget about me, and you’ll keep working on my until I get to see your face. Thank you for this reminder that you love me so much that you want what’s best for me, even in the refining. Help me remember that everything that gets thrown my way can be turned into a lesson that you’re teaching me.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for finishing a good work in you.
Colossians 3:23
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.“
Colossians 3:23
Guided Prayer: God, thank you for the opportunity to represent you. Help me do my job well, whatever it may be in this life phase. Please give me a spirit of gratitude along the way, especially on the rough days. I know that you will provide the physical, spiritual, and emotional strength to do these tasks gracefully. Help me remember this verse in Colossians, and that in all I do, I do it to the best of my ability. Let me honor you with all of my actions.
Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for the ability to honor Him through hard work.
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