Bible Verses to pray with when seeking for Mercy

At some points in life you may feel empty, drained and overwhelmed with situations. Or maybe you fallen astray and don’t know what to do going forward, all your need is the mercy of God.

You know understand that God’s mercy, love, grace and favor are made available for you through the redemption that’s in Christ Jesus.

You need to also know that in the light of our sins we deserve punishment of death but God showed us mercy and compassion by withholding any form of punishment against us even though we deserve it. Instead He sent his son to take our place. God does not show us mercy because we are good or do good. If he decides to punish us for our sins, it still doesnt make him cruel, it will be just.

Nevertheless, the scriptures listed below will help you pray and seek for mercy as you approach the throne of grace.

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)

“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,” (Ephesians 2:4)

“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” (1 Chronicles 16:34)

“Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.” (Exodus 15:13

Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.” (Numbers 14:19)

“But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.” (2 Samuel 7:15)

“Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. (Psalm 4:1)

“But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.” (Psalm 5:7)

Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.” (Psalm 6:2)

“Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:” (Psalm 9:13)

Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.” (Psalm 25:16)

“Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.” (Psalm 31:9)

“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.” (Psalm 51:1)

“Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.” (Psalm 85:7)

“You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come.” (Psalm 102:13, NIV)

Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy:” (Psalm 109:26)

Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.” (Psalm 119:124)

“Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.” (Psalm 123:3)

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” (Psalm 23:6)

God’s desire is to show you mercy and that you will open your heart to receive it.

Read these scriptures and mediate/prayer fervently on them and experience the mercy of God.

As you seek for his mercy do not forget to show mercy to people also. It’s important that that if you truly desire His mercy.
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.” (James 2:13)

We encourage you to spend at least 10-20minutes of your time praying these prayers.