60 Scriptures You Can Pray is a perfect way to learn about prayers in the Bible on guidance, deliverance, thanksgiving, and more!
Pray then like this…” Matthew 6:9a, ESV
For believers, prayer is an essential spiritual discipline. It is the way we talk to God.
Have you ever wondered if you are praying the right way or saying the right things? Is God really hearing your prayers?
Thankfully, God’s Word is full of prayers and of stories of praying people. You can learn to pray right from the Bible.
In 60 days, learn to pray eight essential types of prayer, right from God’s Word!
Prayers in the Bible | Going to God’s Word for Guidance, Deliverance, Thanksgiving, and More
How do you pray when you don’t know what to say? The Bible holds the answer.
God doesn’t expect us to pray without guidance. In fact, Scripture is full of examples of ordinary people approaching our extraordinary God in prayer.
Award-winning author Danika Cooley believes that praying God’s Word teaches us how to best communicate with our Lord:
“There are so many lessons we can learn from Scripture about how to approach God and what to expect when we do.”
Danika’s devotional 60 Scriptures You Can Pray covers eight types of prayer from the Bible, the expectations we should have when we pray, and the right heart attitude for prayer.
60 Scriptures You Can Pray features prayers of:
Praise | We adore God for who he is.
Thanksgiving | We thank God for all he has done.
Confession | We admit our sin to the God who saves us.
Supplication | We humbly ask God to provide for our needs.
Intercession | We ask God to meet the needs of others.
Deliverance | We cry out to God for help in times of trouble.
Lament | We bring our sorrow to God, our comforter.
Guidance | We ask for God’s help in determining his will for our lives.
When you read 60 Scriptures You Can Pray, you will:
Develop a habit of praying daily over a two-month period
Learn more about prayer in Scripture
Understand eight different types of prayer
Expand your understanding of how to pray biblically
Become better acquainted with God, His Word, and why we pray
Packed with thoughtful explanations of biblical prayer and practical application in each devotion, 60 Scriptures You Can Pray is the tool you need to learn more about prayer–straight from God’s Word.
Bible Prayers You Can Pray Too
You can pray alongside the heroes of your faith!
60 Scriptures You Can Pray features the biblical stories of prayers from the people of God’s Word, including:
Jesus
Mary
Paul
Hannah
Peter
Rebekah
David
Anna
Moses
Hagar
Solomon
Esther
Jonah
Deborah
Job
Miriam
Hezekiah
Jairus
Elisha
Abraham
Joel
…and many more!
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60 Scriptures You Can Pray | Endorsements
“Have you noticed that your prayers tend to follow the same familiar paths? You feel sure that talking with God can be more personal and vibrant, but you are not sure how to get there. Danika Cooley’s 60 Scriptures You Can Pray, follows the time-tested method of using Bible prayers as patterns, according to which we can make other prayers that correspond to our own circumstances. 60 Scriptures will help you understand a rich variety of biblical prayers through which your believing ancestors invite you to “Pray then like this” (Matt. 6:9). This book strengthened the prayerfulness of myself and my family. If you want to advance in this essential spiritual discipline, ask Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1), and use this book to gain insights into his answer.”
“Eight minutes. It occurs to me that if you invest that much time each day for two months in Danika’s thoughtfully crafted devotional, you’ll find yourself praying the exact words spoken by dozens of real people who lived the Bible—Peter, David, Hannah, Mary, Paul, Job, Hagar, Elisha, Esther, Joel, Jabez, Deborah, and many more. What a blessing! Just don’t be surprised if eight minutes turns into thirty…or into a lifetime of praying without ceasing.”
“Many struggle with the discipline of prayer. Danika Cooley has approached this issue from a fresh and innovative direction. You will find Scriptural and practical encouragement from this excellent new resource.”
“What a treasure! 60 Scriptures You Can Pray offers a breath of Scripture-infused fresh air—a user-friendly blend of practical encouragement, winsome challenges, and inspiring biblical truth. This devotional will be a valued go-to for anyone seeking a deeper daily conversation with the Lord.”
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“Parenting can sometimes feel like a three-ring circus—chaotic, loud, unpredictable, and overwhelming. In this episode, we reflect on the deep emotional challenge of watching our children suffer and the uncertainty that comes with wanting to respond “the right way.”In today’s episode by Danika Cooley, we are reminded that God does not stand at a distance from our pain or our children’s pain. He is the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, meeting us in our hardest moments and loving us through every affliction.” Million Praying Moms, A Prayer When We Need to Comfort Our Kids by Danika Cooley
“An Answer to Prayer: I came to know Christ almost 4 decades ago and have completed many bible series and studies from well-known pastors and teachers of the faith. However, outside of going through a wonderful series on the Lord’s Prayer, I’ve never studied “prayer” until a few months ago when I found a short study that I embarked upon. What that study did for me was open my eyes to my desire to learn more about prayer. Then, within a matter of days, I learned of Danika Cooley’s book, “60 Scriptures You Can Pray”. Danika’s book isn’t an in-depth, time-consuming one to read…It is, however, thought provoking and one that I’ve added on top of my daily routine of bible study. It is divided up into sections, (Prayers of praise, thanksgiving, confession, supplication, intercession, deliverance, lament and guidance) and written so that you may read it from cover to cover or skip around through the sections that we believe we most need at any given moment in time. If you read one section a day, it will take you 60 days to complete. Each section begins with scripture, includes a section of scripture to read (from a few verses to a chapter), and asks us a question to get us thinking about our own lives. She then describes what takes place within the section of scripture we’ve just read before bringing it back to us, our life, our circumstances, our walk and relationship with Him. At the end of each section, she gives us a prayer to pray. This isn’t a book I’ll read and then place on a bookshelf to gather dust. It is one I’m reading cover to cover and then will use in the future, section by section, pulling from it to refresh, renew, advise and to grow. Recommendation: Add “60 Scriptures You Can Pray” to library, using it as an individual study or within your local small group!” Lynda Ackert
“At its core, 60 Scriptures You Can Pray teaches you how to pray God’s Word back to Him—not as a formula, but as a relationship-building practice rooted in Scripture. Rather than telling you what prayer should look like, Danika walks you straight into the Bible and shows you how ordinary people approached an extraordinary God… and how you can do the same.” Dana, The Art Kit
“If you’re looking for a great resource to enhance your prayer life in the new year, 60 Scriptures You Can Pray is a great place to start! Each daily devotional begins with a scripture reading, along with commentary and a closing prayer centered around that scripture. The book is divided into different types of prayer, including prayers of praise, thanksgiving, confession, supplication, intercession, deliverance, lament, and guidance, so it can either be read straight through or used as a reference book to help you in your current circumstance. So often I find my thoughts wandering or even lack the words to say when I’m praying, so I found this book to be helpful in giving direction and focus.” – Carol, @gordonfamilyreads
“A refreshing guide to praying the Scriptures (great for busy moms): As a busy mom who has spent years praying Scripture, I found 60 Scriptures You Can Pray to be both deeply meaningful and surprisingly refreshing. I love how it walks you through eight types of prayer (praise, thanksgiving, confession, supplication, intercession, deliverance, lament, and guidance). That focus helps this busy mom whose time is short and mind is sometimes scattered. Each devotional is anchored in God’s Word, drawing from examples of prayers in Scripture. Even familiar passages took on new depth when prayed intentionally through the lens provided in this book. A few of the readings prompted me to slow down and pray Scripture I had memorized in the past but hadn’t really used as prayer in a while. That was really a blessing to me. This book doesn’t feel heavy or overwhelming, either. It’s easy to fold into an already-busy day and settle my mind and heart on God’s Word. If you’re a busy mom looking for a simple way to cultivate a faithful, Scripture-rooted prayer life, I highly recommend this book! It would make a great homeschool morning time addition or family worship time resource, too.” Tauna Meyer, Proverbial Homemaker
“Lean into Scripture as you pray: 60 Scriptures You Can Pray gives you a simple way to start the new year with powerful, biblical prayers. Danika organized 60 scripture-based prayers into 8 helpful categories, so you always know where to turn when you’re not sure how to pray. I’ve had times in my own life when I didn’t know what to pray, and I did exactly what Danika shows you to do – pray Bible verses. They are truth, they are God’s will, and this excellent guide helps you lean into Scripture as you pray. It’s the perfect tool to help you get started this year.” – Kerry Beck
“One book that has helped me recently is Danika Cooley’s 60 Scriptures You Can Pray. I have been using it as a devotional with my morning coffee. The book is divided into eight sections: Praise, Thanksgiving, Confession, Supplication, Intercession, Deliverance, Lament, and Guidance. Each section contains Scripture, a short devotion, and a prayer for each topic. I tend to jump around, but it has been a helpful resource for my own growth. As parents, we must continue learning as well if we are to teach and train our children.” – Jennifer Foskey
“🙏Looking for a simple way to strengthen your prayer life in the new year? Busy mamas, this is for you! I’ve been reading through the new resource by Danika Cooley, 60 Scriptures You Can Pray, and it’s already been a blessing. In just a few minutes a day it walks you through praying God’s Word. It’s been a great fit for personal prayer and would be an easy addition to homeschool morning time or even something to do together with a church women’s group. If you’ve been wanting a more Scripture-centered prayer habit, this is a solid place to start in 2026!” – Tauna, tauna_phomemaker
“Quick Example: I’m two weeks into this book and thought I would share a quick example from day nine. We opened with reading Gen 21:1-7. Danika then shares more about the passage and links it to Hebrews 11:11 talking about Sarah conceiving in her old age “because she judged Him Faithful who had promised.” Danika’s prayer later on says, “Lord, I thank You that Your Word is true and praise You for being faithful.” This then leads me into my own prayer time acknowledging all the ways He has been faithful in my life and asking that the Holy Spirit would help me to live in a way that continues to acknowledge His faithfulness. This book is a great introduction and continued practice for those who want to deepen their prayer life using scripture to guide them!” – Abby Joy
“Scripturally Solid Prayers and Devotionals: 60 Scriptures you can pray is a beautifully written book of devotionals and prayers based directly off of scripture. As stated in the title, there are 60 different prayers. Those 60 are broken into eight categories: Praise, Thanksgiving, Confession, Supplication, Intercession, Deliverance, Lament, and Guidance. Each devotional starts where all good study starts, with reading the scripture. Then there is a short devotional bout the scripture, followed by a prayer based on the scripture. They can be read in order, or pick and choose based off what you need that day (or season). I love that they are scripturally solid, but short enough for a busy mom to read one each day. Each one is about front and back of a single page and the recommended scripture reading is typically about ten verses up to a chapter. I’d recommend this book for teens or adults who want to work on improving their prayer life. It is a simple way to adopt a habit of prayer and scripture each day or a way to go deeper in your prayer life for those that are already in the daily habit.” Dawn Peluso
“Being in Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministry for almost 20 years, I have heard of Danika Cooley’s stellar reputation in creating resources to aid in teaching the Bible. I was ecstatic to find out about Ms. Cooley’s latest book 60 Scriptures You Can Pray: Going to God’s Word for Guidance, Deliverance, Thanksgiving, and More! …being a lover of words myself, I really love how deep Ms. Cooley delve into the Scriptures being discussed and what they truly mean. Words like “idolatry” (Day 16), “supplication” (Day 23), and “lament” (Day 48), amongst others. I love how Ms. Cooley’s writing is Biblically sound, challenging me to do better in my walk with the Lord, going even deeper than before.” Leslie, Leslie’s Library Escape
“Struggling to know how to pray? 60 Scriptures You Can Pray by Danika Cooley is a game-changer! Each day includes a Scripture, a simple explanation, and a sample prayer—covering eight types of prayer from praise to lament. It’s perfect for busy moms who want their prayers grounded in God’s Word. One devotion that stood out is “Why, Lord?” with the question: “Have you ever hesitated to tell God how you are feeling?” A beautiful reminder that God wants honesty in our prayers.” – Abby Banks
“A book God knew I needed: Danika clearly articulates prayer in such a beautiful way. This is such a timely book that God knew I needed to read and I will save it for my daughter to read. I will definitely recommend it to all my friends to add to their bookshelves!” – Kimberly Steenbergen
“Great morning devotional: This book has changed my prayers. I am a new Christian, and prayer is something I want to do well. I want to pray scripture daily and for my family. This is helpful for giving me a foundation to do so. I love that comes with daily reading, verse, and devotion with ending in prayer. You can do them in order or find the topic you’re needing. I like that the sections are divided into praise, thanksgiving, confession, and supplication which is helping me to get better in my prayer life. This is a book you can read cover to cover and keep handy for when needed. This is great for a daily devotion and reference afterwards.” Nicole A.
“My current morning routine includes short daily readings and prayer time. I love day by day readings because it takes decision making out of the equation. I don’t have to figure out where to read in my Bible. I don’t have to decide when to quit. The authors of books written in this style tend to know they have limited space to get their point across and really pack a punch. If I don’t get it done in the morning I have motivation to find time during the day to accomplish it. Currently I’m reading… * 60 Scriptures You Can Pray by @danikacooleyauthor * 40 Lives in 40 Days by @realjohnmacarthur * Psalms by myself * 1 Kings with the family * The Family Worship Bible Guide by @reformationheritagebooks to accompany our Bible reading.” @ familystylelearning
“Praying Scripture: I am really enjoying this 60 day devotional! The Bible teaches us how to pray and praying scripture is one way to ensure we keep God’s word in our hearts. I love that this devotional starts with scripture and its context then has a prayer that you pray. There are several sections to include prayers of thanksgiving, praise, guidance and lament. You can read this devotional as is, or read in an order that is relevant to you and where you feel led. I’m excited to see how my prayer life has evolved with this added resource.” Kelley G
“60 Scriptures You Can Pray by @danikacooleyauthor published by @whitakerhouse is a great way to go to “God’s Word for guidance, deliverance, thanksgiving, and more” … It will help you “develop a habit of praying daily over a two-month period.” This is a much needed resource that leads you to cultivate a deeper prayer life.” – Clarissa West
“The perfect addition to my morning: I love that this devotional starts with scripture. So many resources out there start with what the author wants you to know. Danika starts with God’s Holy word. This devotional explains the parts of scripture that she has you read, then gives a small prayer that ties into the lessons learned each day. It’s the perfect length to easily add to my morning devotions. What a great addition to my day!” Christine Zell
“✨DAILY HABITS: Happy New Year Ya’ll! Thank you @danikacooleyauthor for sending me a finished copy of her new devotional! As a person who likes structure and sometimes struggles with what to pray, it’s always nice to have a guide. Our Bibles tells how to pray, but somehow we tend to overthink it, at least I do! What I love about this devotional is that it’s organized in a way in which you follow along in order or however you feel led to. I also love that each day starts with a passage of scripture followed by its context. The daily readings are short enough for this busy mom which is perfect for me in this season of life! The sections are broken down into the following categories:
❤️PRAYERS OF PRAISE 🧡PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING ❤️PRAYERS OF CONFESSION 🧡PRAYERS OF SUPPLICATION ❤️PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION 🧡PRAYERS OF DELIVERANCE ❤️PRAYERS OF LAMENT ❤️PRAYERS OF GUIDANCE
My daily habits often include reading my Bible, a devotional, and I’m getting back into journaling. There are always little things that I do each day to fill my cup!” Kelley, @kells.bookish.life
“Great book! Danika’s book makes it easy to learn about different scripture each day! I love the different sections in the book too, such as praise, thanksgiving, and more. She has an easy-to-read and understand style that I love. Definitely recommend!” Dana
“Prayer has never come easily to me. It is a habit I have always had to work for as a Christian to develop and stay consistent, and often I fall very short. During a season of grief following our miscarriage, I found myself in a spiritual desert, going through the motions of my daily Bible reading without the fervor I once had. I received a copy of “60 Scriptures You Can Pray” as a gift during this time, and it was the balm my soul needed. Danika’s writing style is conversational and it feels like you are sitting down with a friend in a coffee shop. You step away feeling uplifted and encouraged – challenged to be more like Christ. …This book has been a means of grace, a reminder of God’s goodness, helping me return day after day to the God who hears, who remains faithful, and who invites His people to come boldly before Him, even when they come broken. I commend it to you. It has been a blessing to me.” Lindsey Stomberg, Reformed Faith and Family
“When You Don’t Know What to Pray: When you’re unsure how to put your feelings into words, where do you turn? This devotional reminds us that it’s okay to bring our questions—and even our grief—to God and shows us how to pray Scripture in a way that is both biblical and deeply personal.” Abby @ Homeschool with Moxie
“I highly recommend 60 Scriptures You Can Pray for teens or adults aiming to deepen or establish a prayer habit. This book offers a straightforward approach to integrating prayer and scripture into your daily routine, whether you’re just starting or looking to enrich an existing practice.” Dawn, Schoolin’ Swag
“Meaningful but short devotions, perfect for busy moms: I haven’t read the entire book yet, but here’s what I can say about it after a few days… Danika writes very well, in a way that is easy to understand but backed by in-depth research. It’s like I’m sitting across from her, sipping a cup of coffee, to discuss these things. I enjoy books with meaningful topics, and this is exactly that. I love her personal introduction and testimony of God hearing and answering the intentional prayers of her and her husband! Danika has managed to balance going into depth (making them meaningful) with each devotion while keeping them short and sweet (about 2 pages for each day). I can easily read each day’s devotion in minutes. I can already tell that this book will be impactful, and I encourage you to read it for yourself!” Clarissa R. West
“Today I get to share a resource that has already encouraged my own prayer life. 60 Scriptures You Can Pray by Danika Cooley is a devotional built entirely around God’s Word, teaching us how Scripture shapes the way we pray as mothers, wives, and followers of Jesus. …As I’ve been reading through it, I’ve appreciated how it slows the heart and keeps prayer rooted in Scripture—not trends, not feelings, but the steady truth of God’s Word. So many of these prayers echo what I find myself bringing before the Lord daily… prayers for wisdom, courage, trust, and grace for this calling He’s given me.” the.homeschoolingmomma
“Powerful & Practical: This is a devotional every Christian needs! Learning how to pray the Scriptures is powerful and practical in everyday life. The author provides prayers for praise, thanksgiving, confession, supplication, intercession, deliverance, lament, and guidance. Each chapter includes verses to read, a devotional to help you dive deeper into the Bible, and a prayer. It’s a wonderful resource and would make a great gift too! I highly recommend it!” Faithful Reader
“This book by @danikacooleyauthor has been such a blessing and perfect for my goal for this year is to be more consistent with prayer and writing down my prayers in a journal. This gives you intentional prayers for 2 months to help build the habit. I want to pray scripture and this book lays the foundation so well. I am only a little way in but look forward to finishing this book and keeping consistent with praying scripture.” Nicole, @elaine.and.mama
“Refresh your prayer life: I love this devotional! So many devotionals include prayers; this one is about prayer. The Bible readings and devotional take just the right amount of time. Even though I’ve read the Bible through many times, I am learning something new. I highly recommend this book to reinvigorate your prayer life.” Melanie Wilson
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When You Don’t Know What to Pray: When you’re unsure how to put your feelings into words, where do you turn? This devotional reminds us that it’s okay to bring our questions—and even our grief—to God and shows us how to pray Scripture in a way that is both biblical and deeply personal.” A
