Introduction to the Prayers of Second Chronicles

The prayers found in the book of Second Chronicles include praise, thanksgiving, petitions, blessings, confessions, and a vow, with a notable absence of laments, intercessions, or curses.

The content focuses on worship, renewal, repentance, and seeking God’s favor, often tied to the Temple’s role in Judah’s spiritual life. Key themes include immediate retribution(blessings for faithfulness, suffering for unfaithfulness), restoration through prayer, and God’s joy in repentance.

What can we learn from these prayers that will help us to enrich out own prayer, and encourage a vibrant, relational practice? These prayers help us to integrate praise and thanksgiving in worship, seek God humbly, and embrace repentance as a joyful return to God, fostering a deeper connection with Him.

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The Prayers in Second Chronicles

1. Live in Such a Way to Encourage Others to Acknowledge God! (2 Chronicles 2:12)
   • Type: Praise, Blessing
2. A Simple and Profound Prayer (2 Chronicles 5:13)
   • Type: Praise, Thanksgiving
3. The Depth of Blessing-Prayers (2 Chronicles 6:4-6)
   • Type: Praise, Thanksgiving
4. How to Approach God with Praise and a Request #1 (2 Chronicles 6:14-21)
   • Type: Praise, Petition
5. How to Approach God with Praise and a Request #2 (2 Chronicles 6:22-42)
   • Type: Praise, Petition
6. For Your Steadfast Love Endures Forever (2 Chronicles 7:3, 6)
   • Type: Praise, Thanksgiving
7. A Prayer of Praise for the Blessings You Have (2 Chronicles 9:8)
   • Type: Praise, Thanksgiving
8. Being on the Right Side of Prayer (2 Chronicles 13:14)
   • Type: Petition
9. Renewing Your Vows to God (2 Chronicles 15:14-15)
   • Type: Vow, Praise
10. Too Much Compassion in Prayer? (2 Chronicles 18:31)
    • Type: Petition
11. Weakness and Strength in Prayer (2 Chronicles 20:3-4, 6-12, 19, 21, 26)
    • Type: Petition, Praise
12. Praying for Justice v Praying for Forgiveness (2 Chronicles 24:22)
    • Type: Petition
13. Who Is Your Mentor in Faith? (2 Chronicles 26:5)
    • Type: Petition (implied)
14. The Joy of a New Start (2 Chronicles 29:30)
    • Type: Praise, Thanksgiving
15. The Joy of Renewal and Re-Dedication (2 Chronicles 30:18-19, 22, 27)
    • Type: Petition, Thanksgiving, Blessing
16. What Is the Connection Between Prayer and Giving? (2 Chronicles 31:2, 8)
    • Type: Praise, Thanksgiving, Blessing
17. Prayer as an Excuse for Inaction (2 Chronicles 32:20)
    • Type: Petition
18. Prayers of Weakness and Failure in Times of Suffering (2 Chronicles 32:24)
    • Type: Petition
19. Bringing Joy to God Through Humility (2 Chronicles 33:12-13, 19)
    • Type: Confession, Petition