The Jesus Prayer, a timeless invocation of Christ’s mercy, draws you into a deeper communion with Him through humility and repentance. This collection of 35 Scripture-based prayers, rooted in the sacred words “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me,” guides you to seek His grace in every aspect of life.
Powerful Jesus Prayer
From finding peace to embracing service, these prayers invite you to dwell in His presence. Begin today with the Jesus Prayer to transform your heart, finding strength and love in His divine mercy.
1. Jesus Prayer for Mercy
Dear Jesus, today I seek Your mercy. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Forgive my wrongs and cleanse my heart. Help me live in Your love. Thank You for Your boundless grace. May I rest in Your mercy today. Amen.
Luke 18:13
“But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’”
2. Jesus Prayer for Humility
Dear Jesus, today I seek humility. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Teach me to serve others with a meek heart. Help me put You first. Thank You for Your humble example. May I be humble today. Amen.
Philippians 2:8
“And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!”
3. Jesus Prayer for Guidance
Dear Jesus, today I seek Your guidance. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Lead me on Your path of truth. Help me follow Your will. Thank You for Your light. May I be guided today. Amen.
John 16:13
“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.”
4. Jesus Prayer for Strength
Dear Jesus, today I seek strength. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Empower me to face challenges with faith. Help me rely on Your might. Thank You for Your power. May I be strong today. Amen.
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
5. Jesus Prayer for Peace
Dear Jesus, today I seek peace. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Calm my heart with Your presence. Help me rest in Your love. Thank You for Your tranquility. May I find peace today. Amen.
John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.”
6. Jesus Prayer for Forgiveness
Dear Jesus, today I seek forgiveness. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Cleanse me of my sins and renew my spirit. Help me turn to You. Thank You for Your mercy. May I be forgiven today. Amen.
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins.”
7. Jesus Prayer for Love
Dear Jesus, today I seek Your love. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Fill me with Your compassion to share with others. Help me love as You do. Thank You for Your heart. May I love today. Amen.
John 13:34
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
8. Jesus Prayer for Faith
Dear Jesus, today I seek faith. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Strengthen my trust in Your promises. Help me believe in Your truth. Thank You for Your faithfulness. May my faith grow today. Amen.
Mark 11:22
“‘Have faith in God,’ Jesus answered.”
9. Jesus Prayer for Healing
Dear Jesus, today I seek healing. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Touch my body and soul with Your grace. Help me trust Your care. Thank You for Your love. May I be healed today. Amen.
Matthew 9:22
“Jesus turned and saw her. ‘Take heart, daughter,’ he said, ‘your faith has healed you.’”
10. Jesus Prayer for Patience
Dear Jesus, today I seek patience. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Grant me calm to wait on Your timing. Help me endure with grace. Thank You for Your peace. May I be patient today. Amen.
James 5:7
“Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming.”
11. Jesus Prayer for Trust
Dear Jesus, today I seek trust. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Help me rely on Your perfect plan. Fill me with Your assurance. Thank You for Your faithfulness. May I trust You today. Amen.
John 14:1
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”
12. Jesus Prayer for Joy
Dear Jesus, today I seek joy. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Fill my heart with Your gladness. Help me shine Your light. Thank You for Your happiness. May I be joyful today. Amen.
John 15:11
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
13. Jesus Prayer for Protection
Dear Jesus, today I seek protection. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Shield me from harm with Your love. Help me trust Your care. Thank You for Your safety. May I be protected today. Amen.
John 17:15
“My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.”
14. Jesus Prayer for Wisdom
Dear Jesus, today I seek wisdom. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Guide my choices with Your truth. Help me act with discernment. Thank You for Your insight. May I be wise today. Amen.
Colossians 2:3
“In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
15. Jesus Prayer for Hope
Dear Jesus, today I seek hope. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Renew my heart with Your promises. Help me trust Your plan. Thank You for Your hope. May I hope today. Amen.
1 Peter 1:3
“In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”
16. Jesus Prayer for Purity
Dear Jesus, today I seek purity. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Cleanse my heart from sin. Help me live in Your holiness. Thank You for Your grace. May I be pure today. Amen.
Matthew 5:8
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
17. Jesus Prayer for Perseverance
Dear Jesus, today I seek perseverance. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Strengthen me to endure trials. Help me stay faithful. Thank You for Your support. May I persevere today. Amen.
Hebrews 12:1
“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
18. Jesus Prayer for Compassion
Dear Jesus, today I seek compassion. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Fill me with Your heart for others. Help me show kindness. Thank You for Your love. May I be compassionate today. Amen.
Matthew 9:36
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless.”
19. Jesus Prayer for Unity
Dear Jesus, today I seek unity. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Unite us in Your love. Help me foster peace with others. Thank You for Your harmony. May we be one today. Amen.
John 17:21
“That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.”
20. Jesus Prayer for Spiritual Focus
Dear Jesus, today I seek focus. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Keep my heart fixed on You. Help me avoid distractions. Thank You for Your presence. May I stay focused today. Amen.
Hebrews 12:2
“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”
21. Jesus Prayer for Gratitude
Dear Jesus, today I seek gratitude. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Fill my heart with thanks for Your love. Help me praise You. Thank You for Your gifts. May I be grateful today. Amen.
Luke 17:16
“He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.”
22. Jesus Prayer for Courage
Dear Jesus, today I seek courage. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Empower me to face fears boldly. Help me trust Your strength. Thank You for Your power. May I be courageous today. Amen.
Mark 6:50
“Immediately he spoke to them and said, ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.’”
23. Jesus Prayer for Repentance
Dear Jesus, today I seek repentance. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Forgive my sins and turn my heart to You. Help me change. Thank You for Your mercy. May I repent today. Amen.
Luke 5:32
“I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
24. Jesus Prayer for Family
Dear Jesus, today I pray for my family. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us. Bless and unite us in Your love. Help us grow in faith. Thank You for Your care. May we be blessed today. Amen.
Mark 10:9
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
25. Jesus Prayer for Community
Dear Jesus, today I pray for my community. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us. Unite us in Your truth. Help us serve one another. Thank You for Your love. May we thrive today. Amen.
Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
26. Jesus Prayer for Service
Dear Jesus, today I seek to serve. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Empower me to help others humbly. Help me follow Your example. Thank You for Your call. May I serve today. Amen.
Mark 10:45
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.”
27. Jesus Prayer for Spiritual Growth
Dear Jesus, today I seek growth. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Deepen my faith in Your love. Help me grow closer to You. Thank You for Your guidance. May I grow today. Amen.
John 15:5
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.”
28. Jesus Prayer for Contentment
Dear Jesus, today I seek contentment. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Fill me with peace in Your provision. Help me trust Your care. Thank You for Your love. May I be content today. Amen.
Matthew 6:33
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
29. Jesus Prayer for Overcoming Fear
Dear Jesus, today I seek freedom from fear. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Fill me with Your courage. Help me trust Your protection. Thank You for Your peace. May I be fearless today. Amen.
Luke 12:32
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”
30. Jesus Prayer for Mission
Dear Jesus, today I seek Your mission. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Inspire me to share Your love. Help me spread Your gospel. Thank You for Your call. May I serve You today. Amen.
Matthew 28:19
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
31. Jesus Prayer for Trust in Trials
Dear Jesus, today I seek trust in trials. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Help me rely on You in hardships. Fill me with Your strength. Thank You for Your care. May I trust today. Amen.
John 16:33
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
32. Jesus Prayer for Purity of Heart
Dear Jesus, today I seek a pure heart. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Cleanse my thoughts and desires. Help me live for You. Thank You for Your grace. May my heart be pure today. Amen.
Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
33. Jesus Prayer for Eternal Life
Dear Jesus, today I seek eternal life. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Guide me to Your kingdom. Help me trust Your promise. Thank You for Your salvation. May I seek You today. Amen.
John 10:28
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
34. Jesus Prayer for Worship
Dear Jesus, today I seek to worship. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Fill my heart with praise for You. Help me honor Your name. Thank You for Your glory. May I worship today. Amen.
John 4:23
“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth.”
35. Jesus Prayer for Surrender
Dear Jesus, today I surrender to You. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me. Take my will and make it Yours. Help me follow You fully. Thank You for Your love. May I surrender today. Amen.
Luke 22:42
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”
