Prayer Vocabulary: Common Words, Meanings, and Usage

1. Beseech

To ask earnestly, humbly, and intensely.

"We beseech Thee, O Lord, to hear our prayer."

Simple meaning: Taos-puso kaming nakikiusap.

2. Implore

To beg or ask very earnestly.

"We implore Your mercy, O Lord."

Simple meaning: Lubos na nakikiusap.

3. Entreat

To make a sincere and humble request.

"We entreat You to protect our families."

4. Petition

A specific request made to God.

"Lord, hear the petitions we bring before You."

5. Supplication

A humble and earnest request to God.

"Receive our prayers and supplications."

6. Plead

To make a sincere and urgent appeal.

"We plead for Your mercy."

7. Invoke

To call upon God, the Holy Spirit, or a saint for assistance.

"We invoke the Holy Spirit before beginning our prayer."

8. Cry Out

To call upon God intensely, especially during suffering.

"In our distress, we cry out to You, Lord."

9. Ask

To present a request to God.

"We ask this through Christ our Lord."

10. Seek

To desire and search for God, His wisdom, or His will.

"Lord, help us to seek Your face."

11. Knock

A biblical image for persistently asking God.

"Ask, seek, and knock."

12. Appeal

To make a serious request.

"We appeal to Your infinite mercy."

13. Intercede

To pray or plead on behalf of another person.

"Saint Joseph, intercede for us."

14. Intercession

Prayer made for another person or group.

"We ask for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary."

15. Intercessor

One who prays for another.

"Saint Joseph, be our powerful intercessor."

16. Pray for Us

A request asking another Christian, especially a saint in heaven, to intercede before God.

"Saint Michael the Archangel, pray for us."

17. Commend

To entrust someone to God's care.

"We commend our departed brother to the mercy of God."

18. Entrust

To place someone or something into God's care.

"Jesus, I entrust my family to You."

19. Advocate

Someone who pleads or speaks on behalf of another.

Mary is sometimes described devotionally as an advocate who prays for us.

20. Mediation

Acting between two parties. In Catholic theology, Christ is the one unique Mediator between God and humanity; the saints' intercession participates in Christ's mediation and does not replace it.

21. Communion of Saints

The spiritual union of the faithful on earth, the souls being purified, and the saints in heaven in Christ.

Catholic intercessory prayer is understood within the Communion of Saints.

22. Consecrate

To dedicate a person, place, object, or life to God for a sacred purpose.

"I consecrate myself to the Sacred Heart of Jesus."

23. Consecration

The act of setting something apart for God.

"Prayer of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary."

24. Dedicate

To give something to God for His service.

"We dedicate this ministry to Your glory."

25. Offer

To give something spiritually to God.

"Lord, I offer You my work, joys, and sufferings."

26. Offering

Something presented to God in prayer or worship.

"Accept this morning offering, O Lord."

27. Oblation

A solemn offering made to God.

Christ's sacrifice is the perfect oblation to the Father.

28. Surrender

To give control of one's life or situation to God.

"Jesus, I surrender this problem to You."

29. Abandonment

Complete trustful surrender to God's providence.

"Lord, grant me holy abandonment to Your will."

30. Entrustment

Placing oneself or someone else under God's care.

"An act of entrustment to Mary."

31. Sacrifice

Something given up or offered to God out of love.

"May my small sacrifices be offered for the good of others."

32. Oblation of Self

Offering one's entire life to God.

"I offer myself entirely to Your service."

33. Bind

In some Christian prayers, to restrain or prevent evil from acting.

"Lord Jesus, bind every influence that leads us away from You."

Spiritual authority comes from Christ, not from magical formulas. Lay Catholics should normally pray to God for protection and deliverance, rather than issuing commands as though personally possessing the authority of an exorcist.

34. Binding

Prayer asking God to restrain evil or harmful spiritual influences.

35. Loose

To release or free. It also appears in biblical language about "binding and loosing."

"Lord, loose us from everything that keeps us from loving You."

36. Deliver

To rescue from evil, danger, temptation, or oppression.

"Deliver us from evil."

37. Deliverance

God's act of freeing a person from evil or spiritual oppression.

"We pray for God's deliverance and protection."

38. Renounce

To reject formally and deliberately.

"I renounce sin and everything that leads me away from God."

39. Rebuke

To express strong disapproval or command something to cease.

Scripture sometimes describes Jesus rebuking demons or storms.

40. Resist

To stand firmly against temptation or evil.

"Give us grace to resist temptation."

41. Protect

To keep someone safe.

"Lord, protect us from every danger."

42. Guard

To watch over and protect.

"Guardian Angel, guard me throughout this day."

43. Shield

To protect from harm.

"Lord, shield us from the attacks of the enemy."

44. Defend

To protect against danger or attack.

"Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle."

45. Refuge

A safe place or source of protection.

"God is our refuge and our strength."

46. Stronghold

A place of protection; spiritually, Scripture may also use it figuratively for entrenched patterns or opposition.

"The Lord is the stronghold of my life."

47. Snare

A trap, often used figuratively for temptation or evil.

"Deliver us from the snare of the enemy."

48. Wiles

Deceptive schemes or tricks.

"Protect us against the wickedness and snares of the devil."

49. Assault

An attack. In spiritual prayers, it can describe severe temptation or spiritual opposition.

50. Oppression

A heavy burden or affliction; in spiritual contexts it can describe perceived spiritual harassment, though it is not automatically evidence of demonic activity.

51. Temptation

An enticement toward sin.

"Lead us not into temptation."

52. Armor of God

Biblical imagery from Ephesians 6 describing spiritual virtues and God's protection.

53. Breastplate

Protective armor; spiritually used in prayers such as the Breastplate of St. Patrick.

54. Knot

In devotional language, a knot represents a difficult, complicated, sinful, painful, or seemingly impossible situation.

In the devotion to Mary, Undoer of Knots, Catholics ask Mary's intercession so that God may resolve the "knots" of their lives.

55. Undo

To untangle or resolve.

"Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for us."

56. Mercy

God's compassionate love toward sinners and those who suffer.

"Lord, have mercy."

57. Kyrie Eleison

Greek for "Lord, have mercy."

58. Christe Eleison

Greek for "Christ, have mercy."

59. Pardon

Forgiveness.

"Grant us pardon and peace."

60. Forgive

To release someone from the guilt of wrongdoing.

"Forgive us our trespasses."

61. Contrition

Genuine sorrow for sin because it offends God.

"Act of Contrition."

62. Contrite

Truly sorry and repentant.

"A humbled and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise."

63. Repent

To turn away from sin and return to God.

64. Repentance

Conversion of heart involving sorrow for sin and a decision to change.

65. Penitence

Sorrow for sin expressed through repentance.

66. Penance

Acts of prayer, sacrifice, or charity undertaken in repentance; also part of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

67. Atonement

Reconciliation brought about through Christ's saving sacrifice.

68. Reparation

Prayer or sacrifice offered in response to sins and offenses against God.

"We offer this prayer in reparation for sins."

69. Expiation

The removal or cleansing of guilt through sacrifice. Catholic theology recognizes Christ's sacrifice as the perfect expiation for sin.

70. Absolution

Sacramental forgiveness pronounced by a priest in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

71. Remission

Forgiveness or cancellation of sin or its consequences.

"For the remission of sins."

72. Iniquity

Serious wrongdoing or sin.

"Wash away my iniquity."

73. Transgression

Violation of God's law.

74. Trespass

Sin or offense against God or another person.

75. Heal

To restore physically, emotionally, or spiritually.

76. Healing

God's restoring grace, which may concern body, mind, relationships, or spiritual life.

77. Restore

To bring something back to wholeness.

"Lord, restore our hearts."

78. Renew

To make spiritually fresh or new.

"Renew a steadfast spirit within me."

79. Revive

To bring renewed spiritual life or strength.

80. Console

To comfort someone in sorrow.

"Holy Spirit, console those who mourn."

81. Consolation

Spiritual comfort, encouragement, or peace.

82. Comfort

Relief and encouragement during pain or grief.

83. Strengthen

To give courage or spiritual power.

"Lord, strengthen my faith."

84. Sustain

To support and keep someone going.

"Sustain us by Your grace."

85. Uphold

To support and preserve.

"Uphold me with Your righteous hand."

86. Purify

To cleanse from sin or anything opposed to holiness.

87. Cleanse

To wash spiritually from sin or impurity.

88. Sanctify

To make holy through God's grace.

"Sanctify us, O Lord."

89. Sanctification

The process of becoming holy through God's grace.

90. Adore

To worship God as God.

"We adore You, O Christ."

91. Adoration

Worship directed to God alone.

92. Praise

To proclaim God's greatness and goodness.

93. Glorify

To give glory and honor to God.

94. Magnify

To proclaim or celebrate God's greatness.

"My soul magnifies the Lord."

95. Exalt

To praise and lift up in honor.

96. Bless

Depending on context, to praise God or ask God to bestow His favor.

97. Blessing

God's favor, protection, or grace; also a prayer asking for these gifts.

98. Thanksgiving

Giving thanks to God.

99. Eucharist

From Greek eucharistia, meaning thanksgiving; the Sacrament of Christ's Body and Blood.

100. Doxology

A short prayer giving glory to God.

"Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…"

101. Gloria

Latin for glory; commonly associated with the Mass prayer "Glory to God in the highest."

102. Hosanna

Originally "Save us, we pray," later becoming an expression of joyful praise.

103. Alleluia / Hallelujah

"Praise the Lord."

104. Faith

The theological virtue by which we believe in God and what He has revealed.

105. Trust

Confidence in God's goodness and providence.

106. Hope

Confidence in God's promises and eternal life.

107. Charity

Supernatural love of God and neighbor.

108. Providence

God's loving guidance and care over creation.

109. Divine Providence

God's wise and loving ordering of creation and human history.

110. Grace

God's free and undeserved gift of His divine life and help.

111. Actual Grace

God's temporary help enabling a person to do good or avoid sin.

112. Sanctifying Grace

God's abiding divine life in the soul.

113. Favor

Blessing, kindness, or gracious assistance.

114. Will of God

God's loving purpose and desire.

115. Fiat

Latin for "Let it be done." Associated especially with Mary's response: "Let it be done to me according to your word."

116. Thee

You — object form.

"We praise Thee."

117. Thou

You — subject form.

"Thou art holy."

118. Thy

Your.

"Thy kingdom come."

119. Thine

Yours, or "your" before a vowel in older English.

"For Thine is the kingdom."

120. Art

Are.

"Blessed art Thou."

121. Hast

Have.

"Thou hast redeemed us."

122. Dost

Do.

"Thou dost know all things."

123. Wilt

Will.

"If Thou wilt, Thou canst heal me."

124. Shalt

Shall.

"Thou shalt love the Lord thy God."

125. Canst

Can.

"Thou canst make me clean."

126. Wouldst

Would.

127. Shouldst

Should.

128. Mayest

May.

129. Knowest

Know.

"Lord, Thou knowest my heart."

130. Cometh

Comes.

"Blessed is He who cometh in the name of the Lord."

131. Dwelleth

Dwells or lives.

132. Abideth

Remains or stays.

133. Speaketh

Speaks.

134. Maketh

Makes.

135. Leadeth

Leads.

"He leadeth me beside still waters."

136. Grant

Give or permit.

"Grant us peace, O Lord."

137. Vouchsafe

To graciously grant something.

"Vouchsafe, O Lord, to hear our prayers."

138. Harken / Hearken

Listen attentively.

"Hearken unto our prayer."

139. Unto

To.

"Glory unto God."

140. Wherefore

Therefore or for which reason.

141. Henceforth

From this time onward.

142. Evermore

Forever.

143. Begotten

Generated or coming from; used theologically of the Son's eternal relationship to the Father.

"Only Begotten Son of God."

144. Holy

Set apart for God; sharing in God's goodness.

145. Sacred

Dedicated to God or connected with divine worship.

146. Hallowed

Holy or honored as sacred.

"Hallowed be Thy name."

147. Divine

Belonging to or coming from God.

148. Pious

Devout and reverent toward God.

149. Devout

Deeply committed to prayer and worship.

150. Devotion

A prayerful practice or deep dedication to God.

151. Reverence

Profound respect for God and sacred things.

152. Veneration

Honor given to saints because of God's work in them.

153. Adoration / Latria

Worship owed to God alone.

154. Dulia

The theological term for the honor given to saints.

155. Hyperdulia

The special honor given to the Blessed Virgin Mary above all other saints, while remaining completely distinct from worship of God.

156. Hail

A greeting expressing honor or joy.

"Hail, Mary, full of grace."

157. Full of Grace

A biblical title connected with the angel Gabriel's greeting to Mary.

158. Blessed Among Women

Biblical language praising Mary's unique role in salvation history.

159. Handmaid

Female servant.

"Behold the handmaid of the Lord."

160. Immaculate

Without stain. In Marian theology, associated especially with Mary's Immaculate Conception.

161. Immaculate Conception

Mary's preservation from original sin from the first moment of her conception.

162. Theotokos

Greek for God-bearer / Mother of God.

163. Mother of God

Mary is Mother of Jesus Christ, who is truly God and truly man.

164. Queen of Heaven

Marian title rooted in Christ's kingship and biblical queen-mother imagery.

165. Refuge of Sinners

Marian title expressing confidence in Mary's intercession for sinners.

166. Mediatrix

A traditional Marian title emphasizing Mary's subordinate participation in Christ's saving work and intercession. Christ remains the one Mediator.

167. Fiat

Mary's trusting "yes" to God.

168. Magnificat

Mary's song of praise in Luke 1:46–55. From Latin: "My soul magnifies the Lord."

169. Salve

Latin greeting meaning hail.

Salve Regina — "Hail, Holy Queen."

170. Regina

Latin for Queen.

171. Ora Pro Nobis

Latin for "Pray for us."

172. Litany

A form of prayer consisting of repeated petitions and responses.

173. Response

The repeated answer of the congregation.

"Pray for us."

174. Invocation

A title or name called upon during prayer.

175. Have Mercy on Us

A petition directly addressed to God.

176. Pray for Us

A request for the intercession of a saint.

177. Deliver Us, O Lord

Asking God to rescue and protect.

178. We Beseech Thee, Hear Us

"We earnestly ask You; please hear our prayer."

179. Liturgy

The Church's official public worship.

180. Collect

The opening prayer of the Mass that gathers or "collects" the prayers of the faithful.

181. Preface

The prayer introducing the Eucharistic Prayer.

182. Sanctus

Latin for Holy.

"Holy, Holy, Holy Lord…"

183. Agnus Dei

Latin for Lamb of God.

184. Kyrie

Greek for Lord.

185. Amen

"Truly," "so be it," or "I believe/affirm this."

186. Canon

In liturgical language, traditionally the central Eucharistic Prayer, especially the Roman Canon.

187. Epiclesis

The prayer asking the Holy Spirit to sanctify the gifts and/or the faithful.

188. Anamnesis

Liturgical remembrance that makes present sacramentally Christ's saving mystery.

189. Consecration at Mass

The portion of the Eucharistic Prayer in which the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ.

190. Transubstantiation

The Catholic doctrine that the substance of bread and wine becomes the Body and Blood of Christ while the appearances remain.

191. Communion

Union; especially receiving Christ in the Holy Eucharist.

192. Eucharistic

Relating to the Eucharist.

193. Sacramental

Relating to a sacrament; also a sacred sign instituted by the Church, such as holy water or blessed medals.

194. Come, Holy Spirit

An invocation asking the Holy Spirit to act within us.

195. Inspire

To guide or move by the Holy Spirit.

196. Enlighten

To give spiritual understanding.

197. Illuminate

To shed spiritual light or understanding.

198. Kindle

To ignite or awaken.

"Kindle in them the fire of Your love."

199. Inflame

To fill intensely with divine love.

200. Indwell

To dwell within.

"May the Holy Spirit indwell our hearts."

201. Anoint

To consecrate or empower by God's Spirit.

202. Anointing

God's grace and empowerment; also associated sacramentally with sacred anointing.

203. Gift of the Holy Spirit

Wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.

204. Charism

A grace or spiritual gift given for the building up of the Church.

205. Abide

To remain or dwell.

"Abide with us, Lord."

206. Dwell

To live or remain within.

"May Christ dwell in our hearts."

207. Presence

God's nearness and activity.

208. Indwelling

God's presence within the soul through grace.

209. Emmanuel / Immanuel

"God with us."

210. Manifest

To make visible or evident.

"Manifest Your glory in our lives."

211. Manifestation

An appearance or revelation.

212. Discern

To prayerfully recognize God's will and distinguish between different spiritual movements.

213. Discernment

The process of seeking God's will.

214. Counsel

Wise guidance.

215. Wisdom

The ability to see life according to God's truth.

216. Understanding

Spiritual insight.

217. Knowledge

Recognition of God's truth and creation in relation to Him.

218. Fortitude

Spiritual courage and strength.

219. Piety

Loving reverence toward God.

220. Fear of the Lord

Reverential awe toward God, not simply terror.

221. Obedience

Willing submission to God's will.

222. Docility

Openness and readiness to be guided by the Holy Spirit.

223. Conversion

Turning one's heart and life toward God.

224. Metanoia

Greek term for profound change of mind and heart; conversion.

225. Transformation

Deep spiritual change through God's grace.

226. Renewal

Restoration of spiritual life.

227. Perseverance

Continuing faithfully despite difficulty.

228. Steadfast

Firm and faithful.

229. Fidelity

Faithfulness.

230. Zeal

Intense enthusiasm and devotion for God.

231. Humility

Truthful recognition of our dependence upon God.

232. Meekness

Strength governed by humility and gentleness.

233. Temperance

Self-control and moderation.

234. Prudence

Practical wisdom in choosing what is good.

235. Justice

Giving God and others what is rightly due.

236. Virtue

A stable disposition to do good.

237. Trial

A difficulty that tests faith.

238. Tribulation

Severe suffering or distress.

239. Affliction

Pain, suffering, or hardship.

240. Cross

In prayer, frequently represents suffering accepted in union with Christ.

241. Bear One's Cross

To faithfully endure suffering while following Christ.

242. Offer It Up

Catholic devotional expression meaning to unite one's suffering with Christ's sacrifice and offer it to God.

243. Redemptive Suffering

Suffering united with Christ that can become spiritually fruitful through His saving work.

244. Persevere

To remain faithful through suffering or difficulty.

245. Endure

To remain faithful despite hardship.

246. Requiem

Latin for rest; associated with prayers and Masses for the dead.

247. Eternal Rest

Prayer asking God to grant peace to the departed.

"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord."

248. Repose

Rest, especially peaceful rest after death.

249. Departed

Those who have died.

250. Faithful Departed

Christians who have died in faith.

251. Rest in Peace

Prayer for the peaceful repose of the deceased.

252. R.I.P. / Requiescat in Pace

Latin for "May he/she rest in peace."

253. Beatific Vision

Direct vision of God enjoyed by the saints in heaven.

254. Eternal Life

Everlasting life with God.

255. Resurrection

Rising from the dead; ultimately the resurrection of the body at the end of time.

256. Purgatory

The final purification of those who die in God's friendship but still require purification before entering heaven.

257. Covenant

A sacred relationship established by God with His people.

258. Redeem

To rescue or purchase freedom. Christ redeems humanity from sin.

259. Redemption

Christ's saving work freeing humanity from sin and death.

260. Redeemer

Title for Christ as the One who saves humanity.

261. Salvation

Deliverance from sin and eternal union with God through Christ.

262. Savior

One who saves; a title especially applied to Jesus Christ.

263. Ransom

The price associated figuratively with liberation. Christ gives His life as a ransom for many.

264. Justification

God's gracious action by which sinners are forgiven and made righteous in Christ.

265. Reconciliation

Restoration of friendship with God.

266. Propitiation

An offering associated with reconciliation and the removal of sin; in Christianity fulfilled perfectly in Christ's sacrifice.

267. Testament

Covenant; also used for the Old and New Testaments of Scripture.

268. Kingdom of God

God's sovereign reign, inaugurated through Christ and brought to fulfillment in eternity.

269. Almighty

All-powerful.

270. Omnipotent

Having unlimited power.

271. Omniscient

Knowing everything.

272. Omnipresent

Present everywhere.

273. Eternal

Without beginning or end.

274. Most High

Biblical title proclaiming God's supreme authority.

275. Lord

Title expressing divine authority and sovereignty.

276. Adonai

Hebrew title meaning Lord.

277. Abba

Aramaic word meaning Father, expressing filial closeness.

278. YHWH

The sacred divine name revealed in the Old Testament, traditionally represented as "LORD" in many translations.

279. I AM

Associated with God's self-revelation to Moses.

280. Creator

God as the maker of all things.

281. Father

The First Person of the Holy Trinity and the loving source of creation and salvation.

282. Pantocrator

Greek title meaning Ruler of All / Almighty, often used of Christ.

283. Christ

"Anointed One."

284. Messiah

Hebrew-derived term meaning Anointed One.

285. Son of God

Title expressing Christ's divine identity.

286. Son of Man

Title frequently used by Jesus, connected with Daniel 7 and His messianic mission.

287. Lamb of God

Christ as the sacrificial Lamb who takes away the sins of the world.

288. Good Shepherd

Christ who guides, protects, and lays down His life for His flock.

289. Word / Logos

Christ as the eternal Word of God.

290. Emmanuel

God with us.

291. Prince of Peace

Messianic title emphasizing Christ as giver of true peace.

292. King of Kings

Christ's supreme kingship.

293. Lord of Lords

Christ's supreme authority.

294. Divine Physician

Devotional title for Christ as healer of body and soul.

295. Sacred Heart

Devotion emphasizing Christ's divine-human love.

296. Divine Mercy

Devotion emphasizing God's merciful love revealed especially through Christ.

297. Sacrament

An efficacious sign of grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church.

298. Sacramental

A sacred sign established by the Church that prepares people to receive grace. Examples include blessings, holy water, medals, scapulars, and blessed objects.

299. Blessed Object

An object set apart through the Church's blessing for devotional use.

300. Scapular

A devotional sacramental associated with particular religious traditions and commitments.

301. Medal

A devotional sacramental bearing a sacred image or inscription after being blessed.

302. Holy Water

Blessed water used as a sacramental reminding Christians of Baptism.

303. Relic

Physical remains or objects closely associated with a saint, venerated because of the saint's union with Christ.

304. Novena

Prayer practiced over nine days or another nine-part period.

305. Chaplet

A devotional prayer using beads, often shorter or structured differently from the Rosary.

306. Rosary

Marian Christ-centered meditation on the mysteries of Christ's life.

307. Mystery

A divine truth that exceeds full human comprehension; in the Rosary, an event in the life of Christ and Mary contemplated in prayer.

308. Devotion

A voluntary prayer practice that helps lead the faithful toward God and the liturgy.

309. Through Christ Our Lord

Acknowledges Christ as the One through whom Christian prayer is offered to the Father.

310. In Jesus' Name

Praying in union with Jesus, His will, and His mission — not merely adding a formula to a request.

311. Forever and Ever

Eternally.

312. World Without End

Traditional English expression meaning forever and ever.

313. Amen

"Truly," "so be it," or "I affirm this."

314. Ora Pro Nobis

Pray for us.

315. Miserere Nobis

Have mercy on us.

316. Kyrie Eleison

Lord, have mercy. (Greek, not Latin.)

317. Christe Eleison

Christ, have mercy.

318. Agnus Dei

Lamb of God.

319. Ave Maria

Hail Mary.

320. Pater Noster

Our Father.

321. Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father.

322. Salve Regina

Hail, Holy Queen.

323. Regina Caeli

Queen of Heaven.

324. Veni Sancte Spiritus

Come, Holy Spirit.

325. Veni Creator Spiritus

Come, Creator Spirit.

326. Deo Gratias

Thanks be to God.

327. Laus Deo

Praise be to God.

328. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam — AMDG

"For the greater glory of God."

329. In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

330. Requiescat in Pace

May he/she rest in peace.

331. Lux Perpetua

Perpetual light.

332. Fiat Voluntas Tua

Thy will be done.

333. Totus Tuus

"Totally yours." A Marian expression of complete entrustment to Christ through Mary.

334. Adoro Te

I adore You.

335. Cor Jesu

Heart of Jesus.

336. Cor Mariae

Heart of Mary.

Adoration

Given to God alone.

Veneration

Honor given to the saints because God's grace has been victorious in their lives.

Intercession

Asking another member of the Body of Christ to pray with and for us.

Consecration

Giving oneself or something sacredly to God.

Petition

Asking God for something.

Supplication

A particularly humble and earnest petition.

Thanksgiving

Thanking God for His goodness.

Praise

Celebrating God for who He is.

Contrition

Expressing sorrow for sin.

Reparation

Offering prayer, sacrifice, or acts of love in response to sin.

Surrender

Trustingly placing a situation into God's hands.

Deliverance

Asking God to free and protect a person from evil.

Healing

Asking God to restore body, mind, relationships, or soul according to His will.