25 Scriptures and Prayer Points on Knowing God

Ojone Pitas
Nov 25
4 min read

Growing Deeper in Intimacy With the Father

One of the greatest pursuits of the Christian life is truly knowing God, His heart, His character, His ways, and His voice. Christianity is not about religion or routine; it is about relationship. God invites every believer into deep fellowship with Him, promising that those who seek Him will indeed find Him.

Below are 25 Scriptures on knowing God, each paired with a prayer point to help you meditate, pray, and grow in intimacy with Him.

1. Jeremiah 29:13

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

Prayer: Lord, give me a wholehearted hunger to seek You above everything else.

2. Philippians 3:10

“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.”

Prayer: Father, help me to know Jesus not only in power but also in intimacy and surrender.

3. Hosea 6:3

“Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.”

Prayer: Lord, teach me to pursue You daily and to recognise Your presence.

4. James 4:8

“Come near to God, and he will come near to you.”

Prayer: Draw me nearer to You, and remove anything that creates distance between us.

5. Psalm 46:10

“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God.’”

Prayer: God, quiet my heart so I can know and hear You more clearly.

6. Proverbs 8:17

“I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.”

Prayer: Help me seek You consistently and passionately.

7. Psalm 9:10

“Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”

Prayer: Lord, deepen my trust in Your character as I learn who You are.

8. John 17:3

“Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.”

Prayer: Jesus, thank You that eternal life is knowing You—teach me to walk in this truth daily.

9. Isaiah 55:6

“Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.”

Prayer: Help me respond quickly when You call me to seek You.

10. Psalm 63:1

“You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.”

Prayer: Lord, increase my desire for Your presence above all else.

11. Matthew 7:7

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.”

Prayer: Give me persistence in prayer and seeking You daily.

12. Psalm 25:4–5

“Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Saviour, and my hope is in you all day long.”

Prayer: Teach me Your ways and guide me into deeper knowledge of who You are.

13. Daniel 11:32

“…but the people who know their God shall be strong and do exploits.” (NKJV)

Prayer: Lord, strengthen me through knowing You more intimately.

14. Jeremiah 24:7

“I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord.”

Prayer: Give me a heart that longs to know You and walk in Your truth.

15. Psalm 27:8

“My heart says of you, ‘Seek his face!’ Your face, Lord, I will seek.”

Prayer: Father, give me a seeking heart—one that finds joy in Your presence.

16. Colossians 1:10

“…that you may live a life worthy of the Lord... growing in the knowledge of God.”

Prayer: Help me grow daily in knowledge, wisdom, and relationship with You.

17. Proverbs 2:5

“Then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.”

Prayer: Give me discernment to understand Your ways and walk in Your reverence.

18. Psalm 34:8

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”

Prayer: Lord, help me experience Your goodness in deeper ways.

19. John 10:27

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”

Prayer: Teach me to recognise Your voice and follow You closely.

20. 1 Chronicles 16:11

“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.”

Prayer: Help me seek Your face continually and depend on Your strength.

21. Psalm 119:2

“Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.”

Prayer: Lord, give me a heart that obeys and seeks You wholeheartedly.

22. Jeremiah 33:3

“Call to me, and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”

Prayer: Reveal deep things to me as I call on You.

23. Matthew 5:8

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”

Prayer: Purify my heart so I may see You more clearly.

24. Psalm 14:2

“The Lord looks down from heaven… to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.”

Prayer: May I be found among those who seek Your face daily.

25. Ephesians 1:17

“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ… may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.”

Prayer: Holy Spirit, fill me with wisdom and revelation so I can know God more deeply.

Final Encouragement

Knowing God is not a one-time experience; it’s a lifelong journey of seeking, listening, and walking with Him. As you pray through these Scriptures, expect transformation, closeness, and greater spiritual sensitivity.