Prayer For The Fear of the Lord




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Heavenly Father, You who are clothed in majesty and righteousness, I come before You seeking the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom. Teach me, O God, to hold a reverential awe for Your holy name.

Let my heart be struck with the beauty of Your purity, the depth of Your love, and the gravity of Your justice. Instill in me a profound respect and a holy tremor that recognizes Your omnipotence and Your sovereignty over all creation.

Guide me in understanding that fearing You is not to be terrified, but to be filled with awe, to honor You as God Almighty, and to acknowledge Your dominion in my life.

May this lead me not into hiding but into a closer embrace with Your Spirit. Teach me Your ways that it may become the compass of my soul, directing my every thought, word, and deed.

Proverbs 8:13 – The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Prayer for Obedience and Submission

Lord, instill in me a heart that seeks to obey Your commands and submit to Your will in all things. Let the fear of the Lord guide me away from temptation and sin, and toward a life of righteousness and service.

In moments of choice, may this remind me of Your sovereignty and Your love, steering me towards decisions that reflect Your purity and Your desires for my life.

Grant me the courage to forsake the patterns of this world, to deny ungodliness, and to pursue a life that testifies to the transforming power of Your grace. May my walk be blameless and my heart be steadfast, living in Your light.

Cultivating a Heart that Reveres You

Lord, mold my heart to reflect the fear of You in every aspect of my life. In my choices and actions, let me consider first Your divine will. May my daily conduct be a mirror of my reverence for You, shaping my behavior and anchoring my morals in Your eternal truth.

Keep me from sin not just through awareness of consequence but through a deep desire to please You and to live up to the calling You have placed upon my life.

As I walk through my days, let the fear of the Lord be a light unto my path, a deterrent from evil, and a catalyst for godly wisdom. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me that delights in Your commands and trembles at Your word.

Psalm 34:11 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous.

The Joy and Refuge in Fearing You

Almighty God, I recognize that in fearing You there is great joy and a refuge for my soul. This holy fear is not a burden but a blessing that leads to life. Help me to experience the joy that comes from walking in Your ways, the deep, abiding joy that is untouchable by earthly circumstances.

In fearing You, I find the strength to resist the temptations of this world, and the wisdom to embrace a life that leads to contentment and peace.

Teach me to find comfort in the boundaries You have set, knowing they are there not to restrict, but to protect and to guide me into greater freedom. The fear of the Lord is clean, leading to a life marked by Your presence. May my life be a testament to this liberating fear, a sanctuary of Your peace, and a conduit of Your joy.

Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

Walking in Wisdom and Obedience

Father, as I journey with You, I pray for the wisdom that comes from fearing You. Let this wisdom be the foundation upon which my life is built, and the lens through which I view the world.

Let my actions reflect a life lived in the fear of the Lord, one that seeks to do Your will and to walk in obedience. As I make decisions, big and small, remind me of Your presence and guide me according to Your divine wisdom.

Through the fear of the Lord, let me understand the depths of Your love, and the demands of Your holiness. This reverential fear is not to make me timid, but to embolden me with a godly courage, a courage that stands in the face of evil and chooses Your ways over the ways of the world.

Job 28:28 And he said to the human race, ‘The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.’

Ecclesiastes 12:13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

The Fear of God Within Me

Lord, You are my center and my guide, take control, take the steering wheel. I love You and cannot continue on without You by my side.

Sovereign Lord, I pray that the fear of You would permeate my being, guiding me in Your wisdom and sheltering me in Your love. May my life be a fragrant offering, pleasing to You, as I walk in the fear of the Lord each day.

With the Love of God within me, I chose to step out in faith on this day to become a better person and be a blessing to my fellowmen wherever I go. I chose to live by the Word, follow and execute it within my life, in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!

John 1:5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.

2 Corinthians 7:1 – Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.


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12 thoughts on “Prayer For The Fear of the Lord”

  1. Thank you father GOD for this prayer . Thank you for today lord. I worship your holy name . Father pls continue always and forever to protect me and my family from evil keep us healthy and remove any worldly strong holds that keeps us away from you let them catch fire in the name of JESUS . Father GOD pls help my sister with her issues remove anything that makes her sad and depressed . Replace it with your peace healing and love . In JESUS name I pray amen amen amen . Thank you father for Allways listening to me . I love you always forever ❤️

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  2. Hello!
    I need desperately God’s favour in my life. I need guidance from Holy Spirit in this time of my life more than before. I’m single and desperately want to be married by godly men and to continue to serve God together. I need to open opportunity for my job and anointing by Holy Spirit to serve God whenever He want me to be.

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  3. Dear Father God,
    I praise You,I thank You,I honoring You and I worship You,Amen.
    I thank You to open my eyes to see the truth,open my ears to hear Your word,open my heart to gain understanding Your eternal wisdom.
    Today,I choose to live by the Word with the fear of God within me.
    The Fear of The Lord is wisdom and turn from evil is understanding.
    Proverbs1:7-The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,but fools despite wisdom and instructions.
    Today,I step out in faith to become a better person.
    I rest in Your care as I surrender myself to You.
    I will honoring You,Lord Jesus,for You also bless me with the gift of this life. Amen.
    Thank You Lord,for answered my prayer.
    In Jesus mighty name I pray.
    Amen and Amen.

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  4. Please pray for me. I’m being attacked by the enemy in every area of my life. I’m praying, trusting and believing that God will send deliverance. Illness in my body, my son in prison, I’m being harassed and threatened because I have guardianship for my grandchild, being treated badly at church and I need a financial breakthrough.
    I’m a warrior. I am a conqueror. I am an overcomer and in the name of Jesus I have already got the VICTORY. Amen

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  5. My prayer today is our faithful God to infill me the spirit of Elijah, help me save just a soul and God bless my family, ophans and widows. Thanks

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  6. Amen thank you for the prayers. Lord Jesus I ask to be among my family. We need your guidance and help. I praise you. Amen

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  7. Lord Jesus I ask you to have mercy on me and if you will and heal my mind, heart, spirit, soul,body,Thank you God, lord and savour Jesus Amen

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  8. Amen! Thank you Cheryce. I always fear the Lord. This is a beautiful prayer for every day
    Almighty Father,
    Precious in Your sight I want to be
    With fear and trembling as I carry out my duties
    Help me Lord choose the path righteous
    In the fear of You may I make right choices.
    Amen! 

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