Prison Inmates
Prison Inmates
I N T RO D U C T I O N
The following prayers were
written in response to letters
from prisoners requesting prayers to be used by them in
special circumstances. They may be prayed in agreement with a
prayer partner or intercessor.
I .
P RAY ER FOR AN INMAT E ’ S
P RO T E C T ION AND FUTU RE
Father, I pray that I may become useful and helpful and kind
to those around me, t e n d e rh e a rted (compassion a t e,
understanding,
loving-hearted), forgiving others [readily and freely], as You,
Father, in Christ forgave me my sins.
It is my desire to be an imitator of You, Lord.With the Holy
Spirit as my Helper, I will [copy You and follow Your example], as
a well-beloved child [imitates his/her father]. I purpose to walk
in
love [esteeming and delighting in others], as Christ loves me. As
I attend to Your Word, I depend on Your Holy Spirit to teach me
to live a life of victory in Christ Jesus my Lord.
In the name of Jesus, I am Your child. I am dwelling in the
secret place of the Most High and abiding under the shadow of
the Almighty. I say of You, Lord, that You are my Refuge and
Fortress: my God; in You will I trust. You cover me with Your
feathers, and under Your wings shall I trust: Your truth is my
shield and buckler.
Because You are my Lord, my Refuge and Habitation, no evil
shall befall me — no accident will overtake me — neither shall
any plague or calamity come near me. You give Your angels
[special] charge over me, to keep me in all of my ways [of
obedience and service].
Thank You for hearing my prayer. You are with me in
trouble; You deliver me and satisfy me with long life and show me
Your salvation.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Scripture References
Ephesians
4:32 AMP Psalm 91:9-11 AMP
Ephesians
5:1,2 AMP Psalm 91:15,16
Psalm
91:1,2,4
I I .
P RAY ER FOR AN INCA RC ERAT ED
PA RENT AND HI S / H ER CHI L D REN
Listen, God, I’m calling at the top of my lungs: “Be good to
me! Answer me!”
When my heart whispered, “Seek God,” my whole being
replied, “I’m seeking Him!” Don’t hide from me now.
I didn’t know it before, but I know now that Yo u’ve always
been right here for me; d on’t turn Your back on me now. D on’t
throw me out and don’t abandon me; Yo u’ve always kept the
door open.
Thank You for sending ministers to tell me about You and
Your love for me.
My children say they hate me; they feel abandoned and
alone. Even though their father/mother walked away from them,
I ask You, Father, to take them in.
Lo rd of the harve s t , I ask You to send laborers of the
harvest and wise counselors to my children, who have been hurt
by my action s .
Father, I have sinned against You, against my children, and
against myself. I repent of the sins that have so easily beset me
and
ask You to forgive me.
Father, Your Word assures me that You forgive me and
cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Thank You for forgiving me.
I pray that my children will be willing to forgive me so that we
may be a family again.
In the name of Jesus, I cast the ca re of my children on You and
rest in the assurance that You will perfect that which con c e rns
me.
I put on the garment of praise and delight myself in You.Te a ch
me
Your ways , O Lord, that I may walk and live in Your truth.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Scripture References
Psalm
27:7-10 MESSAGE Isaiah 61:3
Matthew
9:38 Psalm 37:4
1
John 1:9 Psalm 86:11 AMP
1
Peter 5:7 Hebrews 12:1
Psalm
138:8
I I I .
P RAY ER FOR AN INMATE TO PRAY
FOR HI S / H ER FA M I LY AND CA RE G I V ER
Father, I have sinned against You, against my children, and
against myself. I repent of the sins that have so easily beset me
and
ask for Your forgiveness.
Father, Your Word assures me that You forgive me and
cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Thank You for forgiving me.
I pray that my children will be willing to forgive me so that we
may be a family again.
Thank You for the one who has assumed responsibility for
my children while I am away. I pray that You will strengthen
him/her and fill him/her with Your Spirit Who gives him/her
great wisdom, ability, and skill in rearing the children You gave
to
me. I repent for failing to assume my responsibility to my
children,
and I ask You to reward the one who is taking care of them.
His/her mouth shall speak of wisdom ; and the meditation
of his/her heart shall be understanding. I thank You that he/she
is in Christ Jesus, Who has been made unto him/her wisdom
f rom You — his/her righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
He/she is filled with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual
wisdom and understanding so that he/she may live a life worthy
of You and may please You in eve ry way, bearing fruit in every
good work.
Father, I am responsible for my own actions, and I recognize
that what I have done has hurt my entire family. Forgive me for
dishonoring You, my family, my friends, and my children. Give me
the grace to pay my debt and do my assigned work as unto You.
Help me to develop diligence and patience, giving myself to
prayer, study, and meditation in Your Word.
Lord, there is violence within these wall s , but I look to You.
Hide me in the secret place of Your presence from the plots of
others. Keep me secretly in Your pavilion from the stri fe of
tongues.
In the name of Jesus I pray, amen.
Scripture References
1
John 1:9 Colossians 1:9,10 AMP
Psalm
49:3 Colossians 3:23,24
1 Corinthians 1:30 Psalm 31:20
