11 Powerful Prayers for a New Job Opportunity

When a new job opportunity comes your way, it can feel like you have to do everything in your power to turn the opportunity into a concrete job offer. In reality, lifting these things up to the Lord is the only way to truly live your life. These powerful prayers for a new job opportunity will help you reach the success you desire.

New Opportunities Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you that you have plans for me that are for my good and your glory. I pray that you would put new opportunities before me and open my eyes to see those opportunities. Help me to use my time and talents to serve you in a job that you have prepared for me. Hear my prayer. Let the majesty of the Father be the light that guides me, the compassion of the Son be the love that inspires me and the presence of the Spirit be the power that empowers me. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Desires of the Heart Prayer
Faithful Father, thank you that you know me and you love me. You have promised that if I delight myself in you, you will give me the desires of my heart. Please present me with a new job opportunity. You know what is best for me and you can provide the right job for me. Please help me to trust you with the process. May God the Father prepare my journey, Jesus the Son guide my footsteps and the Holy Spirit watch over me, on every path I take. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Providence Prayer
Mighty God, thank you that you are my protector and provider. I ask that you would provide a new job opportunity for me. Your word says that you will give wisdom to anyone who asks. I ask that you would give me the wisdom to make decisions about the opportunities I see. Please help me to glorify you in all my decisions. May the love of the Father, the tenderness of the Son, and the presence of the Spirit, gladden me and bring peace to my soul, today day and for all days. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Use My Gifts Prayer
O Lord, my God, thank you that you are my creator, you know me better than anyone else. You know the job that is best suited to my gifts and abilities. You have promised that, to those who ask, it will be given, to those who seek, it will be found and to those who knock, the door will be opened. Hear my prayer for new opportunities and answer me, I pray. Now may you, the Prince of Peace, give me peace at all times and in every way. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

God’s Plan Prayer
Lord, my Rock and Redeemer thank you that you are faithful to fulfill all your promises. You have promised that you will make all things work together for my good. I pray that you would give me new opportunities to pursue and that I would trust that you are working even when I can not see it. Give me the assurance that your plans for me are the best possible plans for my life. Let me hold onto you. May grace and peace be mine in abundance, through the knowledge of God and of Jesus, our Lord. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Open Doors Prayer
Creator God, thank you that you are the source of all true joy in life. Your word says that my faith will never be put to shame when my trust is in you. I declare my trust in you as I bring my desire for a new job opportunity before you. Open my eyes to see the doors that you are opening for me. Guide me to follow the path you have set before me. Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Direct My Steps Prayer
Loving Father, thank you that you are the light of the world, guiding my steps on your path. The Bible says that if I trust in you with all my heart and do not lean on my own understanding, submitting to you in all my ways, then you will make my paths straight. Direct my steps towards a new job opportunity where I can glorify you in my work. Hear my prayer, O Lord. Deliver me from every evil work, and preserve me towards your heavenly kingdom. To you be glory forever and ever. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Hope for the Future Prayer
Generous Father, thank you that you give the gift of abundant, eternal life. Your word says that you are a good Father who gives us good gifts. I ask that you present me with new opportunities for work. I bring all my uncertainty about the future before you. Please help me to be filled with faith instead of fear. May you, the God of all grace, who has called me into eternal glory by Christ Jesus, make me holy, strong and filled with peace. To you be glory and honor forever and ever. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Wisdom Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you that I am never alone, your presence calms the troubled sea of my life and speaks peace to my soul. As I look for new job opportunities, I pray that you would help me search with wisdom and peace. You have promised that your peace, which transcends all understanding, will guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus. Please help me to trust you throughout this process. May the peace of God reign in my life and the joy of God uphold me. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

God’s Purposes Prayer
Everlasting Father, thank you that your promises are sure, you are faithful, I can rely on you. You have promised that you have plans and a purpose for me, plans to prosper me not to harm me. Please help me walk in your plans and see the opportunities that you will provide for a new job. Remind me that my future is in your hands. May your peace be in my heart, your grace be in my words, your love be in my hands and your joy be in my soul. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Guide Me Prayer
Loving Father, thank you that your word revives my soul, gives wisdom to my mind and produces joy in my heart. Your word says that you are near to all who call on you, to all who call on you in truth. Hear me as I call on you to guide me into new job opportunities. Let me be amazed by your ability to provide. May your love surround me, your Spirit guide me, your voice cheer me, your peace calm me, your shield protect me, your wisdom arm me, wherever you may lead me. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

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Most Inspiring Bible Verses on Prosperity

Deuteronomy 8:18
You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day.

Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 1:3
He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.

Psalm 84:11
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.

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Natalie Regoli is a child of God, devoted wife, and mother of two boys. She has a Master's Degree in Law from The University of Texas. Natalie has been published in several national journals and has been practicing law for 18 years.