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I need a prayer request vs I have a prayer request

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I need a prayer request' implies that the speaker is requesting a prayer to be made on their behalf, while 'I have a prayer request' indicates that the speaker has a specific prayer intention to share with others.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 566 views

I need a prayer request

This phrase is correct but not commonly used in English. It implies that the speaker is requesting a prayer to be made on their behalf.

This phrase can be used when someone wants to ask others to pray for them or for a specific intention.
  • I need a prayer request for a family I have known since we were litt...le. Our fathers served in the Army together. One of their children has leukemia that is has  ...
  • I need a prayer request. Haviing a biopsy on wed 8/29 for my Thryrod. 2 nodules on my thryoid but having issues for a ...while with my thryoid but they never ...
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  • I need a prayer request. I need you all to pray that everything will go smoothly and my parents won't be stressed out or overwhelmed. The reason is because my ...

Alternatives:

  • I would like to request a prayer
  • Can you pray for me?
  • Please pray for me
  • I need prayers
  • Could you include me in your prayers?

I have a prayer request

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It indicates that the speaker has a specific prayer intention to share with others.

This phrase is used when someone wants to share a specific prayer intention with others or ask for prayers for a particular situation.
  • Home » I Have a Prayer Request. We believe that prayer is powerful and that God answers the prayers of His people. If you need prayer for anything, fill out the  ...
  • I HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST · I HAVE A QUESTION · I JUST ACCEPTED JESUS CHRIST · CHURCH CONTACT INFORMATION · DOCUMENTS AND FORMS ...
  • Tweet #Amen. Public User: I have a prayer request for my son Sean. He is a teenager who is rebelling. I pray God heals his heart. 7 praying. – Pray Now.
  • I have a prayer request for my friend Stuart, who lives in Arizona, USA. Stuart has developed "fear" which doesn't let him go out of the house. he is so scared of ...

Alternatives:

  • I would like to share a prayer request
  • Can you pray for this situation?
  • Please pray for this intention
  • I have a request for prayers
  • Could you pray for this?

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