45 Prayer Points for December (with Verses)
Inside: Prayer Points for December with Bible Verses
If you’re walking into December with mixed emotions, gratitude tangled with exhaustion, you’re not alone. This month can feel like a whirlwind of lists and lights, but God invites us to slow down and meet Him in prayer.
These 45 prayer points for December with Bible verses will help you end the year anchored in Christ. Whether you’re praying over family, your next season, or healing from what you’ve been through, let this be your guide to finish the year in peace, not pressure.
Why December needs prayer
December is loud. Parties, deadlines, expectations. But the point of this month is not pace, it’s Presence. This is where we slow down, open our Bibles, tell the truth about our year, and let Jesus lead us into what’s next. These prayer points for December are short, honest, and anchored in Scripture. Use them as you are, tired, hopeful, grieving, rebuilding, and let Christ meet you there.
How to use this list
- Pray 1–3 points each day.
- Read the verse out loud, then pray one honest sentence in your own words.
- Write one line in a journal about how you saw God that day.
- Share a point with a friend and pray together.
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Advent & Waiting on Christ
- Lord, teach me to wait with hope. When I can’t see You working, remind me that You still are. (Psalm 130:5)
- Jesus, be Emmanuel in my home. Let Your presence be what changes the atmosphere. (Matthew 1:23)
- Prepare my heart to receive You. Sweep away distraction and make space for stillness. (Luke 3:4–6)
- Be my light in the dark places. Chase away confusion, fear, and loneliness. (John 8:12)
- Help me rejoice before the answer comes. Teach me joy that doesn’t depend on outcomes. (Philippians 4:4)
- Come quickly, Lord Jesus. Keep me longing for Your return, not just relief. (Revelation 22:20)
Gratitude & Year-End Reflection
- God, thank You for staying close this year. Even when I wandered, You were faithful. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
- Help me see Your fingerprints on my past months. Remind me how You carried me. (Psalm 103:2)
- Teach me to notice grace in small things. A quiet sunrise, a text, a breath — You were there. (Zechariah 4:10)
- You have never failed me. I trace Your steady hand over every season. (Lamentations 3:22–23)
- Lord, help me rest in contentment. Christ, You are enough in lack and in plenty. (Philippians 4:11–13)
Repentance & Renewal
- Search my heart, God. Expose what needs cleansing and healing. (Psalm 139:23–24)
- Restore my first love. I want You more than I want comfort or control. (Revelation 2:4–5)
- Give me a forgiving heart. Help me release what I’ve been gripping too tightly. (Ephesians 4:32)
- Renew my mind, Lord. Break the lies that keep me bound. (Romans 12:2)
- Make me teachable again. I don’t want pride to silence conviction. (Proverbs 9:9)
Guidance for the New Year
- Order my steps. I don’t need to know it all — just help me do the next right thing. (Proverbs 3:5–6)
- Give me wisdom in decisions. Close doors that aren’t from You, even if they look good. (James 1:5)
- Direct my energy to eternal things. Keep me from wasting time on distractions. (Colossians 3:2)
- Give me courage to obey quickly. Not when I feel ready, but when You speak. (Joshua 1:9)
- Reveal the assignments You’ve prepared for me. I want to walk in them, not strive for them. (Ephesians 2:10)
Family & Home
- Fill my home with peace. Let every argument stop at the mention of Your name. (Colossians 3:15)
- Grow patience in me. Teach me to love my family the way You love me — with grace. (1 Peter 4:8)
- Draw my loved ones to Jesus. Soften the hearts I’ve prayed over for years. (Acts 16:31)
- Protect my children and their minds. Root them in truth before the world reaches for them. (Psalm 144:12)
- Comfort those missing someone this Christmas. Be near to the brokenhearted. (Psalm 34:18)
Work, Calling & Provision
- Help me work with diligence and rest. No striving, just steady obedience. (Matthew 11:28–30)
- Let my work reflect integrity. May others see Jesus through how I serve. (Colossians 3:23–24)
- Provide in ways that build my faith. Remind me You are the source, not the paycheck. (Matthew 6:11)
- Make me generous again. Open my hands where fear has closed them. (2 Corinthians 9:6–8)
Peace, Anxiety & Inner Healing
- Lord, I give You my anxious thoughts. Trade my worry for Your peace. (Philippians 4:6–7)
- Teach me to take every thought captive. Fear doesn’t get to lead anymore. (2 Corinthians 10:5)
- Be my peace, Jesus. Let Your calm overpower my chaos. (Ephesians 2:14)
- Give me rest at night. Quiet the noise in my mind so I can sleep in safety. (Psalm 4:8)
- Heal the unseen wounds. Restore what’s broken inside me. (Psalm 147:3)
Strength, Church & Mission
- Renew my strength daily. I’m tired, but You never are. (Isaiah 40:31)
- Revive Your church. Let us be bold in truth, soft in love, and united in grace. (Psalm 85:6)
- Use me as a witness. I don’t want to blend in where You’ve called me to shine. (Acts 4:29–31)
- Give me compassion for the hurting. Open my eyes to needs I’ve overlooked. (Proverbs 19:17)
- Teach me to sow peace in conflict. Help me respond with gentleness. (Matthew 5:9)
Protection & Spiritual Warfare
- Clothe me in Your armor daily. Truth, righteousness, and peace to guard my heart. (Ephesians 6:10–18)
- Deliver me from evil. Protect my family from the enemy’s traps. (Matthew 6:13)
- Be my refuge, Lord. When fear rises, I’ll run to You first. (Psalm 91:1–2)
- Remind me I am not powerless. Greater is He who lives in me. (1 John 4:4)
- Keep me anchored in Your Word. Let truth, not feelings, define my days. (John 17:17)
A simple December prayer (pray this daily)
Jesus, this is Your month, not mine. Search me, cleanse me, steady me. Thank You for how You carried me this year. Lead me into what honors You. I welcome Your peace, Your wisdom, Your presence. Amen.
A short Scripture plan for December
- Week 1 (Advent Hope): Isaiah 9:2–7; Luke 1:26–38
- Week 2 (Peace & Repentance): Psalm 51; John 14:27
- Week 3 (Joy & Gratitude): Luke 1:46–55; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
- Week 4 (Love & Incarnation): John 1:1–14; Luke 2:1–20
- New Year’s Eve (Surrender & Guidance): Proverbs 3:5–6; Romans 12:1–2
FAQ
What is a good prayer for December?
“Lord, prepare my heart for Christ. Thank You for Your faithfulness. Guide my steps, heal what is broken, and help me finish this year in Your peace. Amen.”
How do I use December prayer points?
Read the verse aloud, pray one or two sentences in your own words, and write one line of reflection. Share a point with a friend and pray together.
Can I use these outside December?
Yes. These are evergreen, but they’re especially timely for Advent, year-end reflection, and the turn of a new year.
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About the Author
Starla Jimenez is a biblical counselor, writer, and founder of CoffeeWithStarla.com, an online ministry reaching thousands of Christian women walking through hard seasons. Through devotionals, prayer challenges, and her Bibles & Brew Sisterhood, Starla helps women grow in faith, heal from heartbreak, and find hope rooted in Scripture.
She’s a single mom of two teens, a coffee lover, and a woman learning to trust God deeply in every season. You can find her daily encouragement and free prayer resources inside her Facebook group, Coffee Talk for Christian Women: Hope for the Hard Days.
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