9 Empowering Prayers for Lawyers And Judges Worldwide

Pray these powerful prayers for lawyers and judges across the world to uphold justice and protect the innocent in all situations.

The jobs of lawyers and judges can be very daunting as they work in pursuit of justice in every sphere of our society. The legal, emotional, and mental challenges of these jobs profoundly impact those who do them and they could certainly use prayer as they uphold justice. 

That’s why we’ve created 9 prayers for lawyers and judges that you can use in your prayer life to intercede for them daily. 

Although it doesn’t seem like prayer and the courtroom go together, we have to remember how important prayer is in every aspect of our lives. 

Praying for legal professionals can help them get their hearts and minds into the right space so that they can do their job well with compassion and wisdom every day. These empowering prayers can provide fortitude, wisdom, and resilience in their pursuit of justice and righteousness for our society.

Prayers for Lawyers

1. Prayer for Lawyers to Gain Wisdom in Understanding Clients’ Situation

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
– Proverbs 1:7

Dear Lord,

I pray for lawyers today in the way that they see and understand the situations of their clients. My prayer request is for You to give them divine wisdom so that they can comprehend their clients’ situations deeply, being able to see how to best tackle each situation as it arises.

Help them to be empathetic toward their clients so that they can understand the true nature of each client’s situation not just from a knowledge standpoint, but an emotional one. Grant them love for their clients so that they can help their clients through these tough legal endeavors and give them the best legal advice and counsel possible.

I pray that You would give each lawyer both clarity and discernment so that they might see through lies, embrace truth, and see clearly with a sound mind the best path forward for each of their clients. Give them grace as they do their best to serve clients effectively within the tough legal field.

In the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Amen.

2. Prayer for Lawyers and Judges to Rely On Our Almighty God

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this.
– Psalm 37:5

Dear Lord,

I pray for lawyers and judges today who face hardship in their legal profession. As it is such a tough field to work in, I pray that they would see the value and necessity of relying on You in all ways. Make them worthy officers of the courts by helping them to seek Your divine guidance in every situation that they find themselves in.

I ask that as they make tough decisions in and out of the courtroom, they would constantly be asking You for divine wisdom and guidance in their legal proceedings. Help them to know that You are where their help comes from and that You are the source of all truth.

Above all, help them to trust You and surrender to You in all things. Although they are keepers of justice here on earth, remind them that You are the true keeper of justice and that they can trust in You to keep them steady as your hands and feet in our society, bringing about the Will of God in every circumstance.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen.

3. Prayer for the Ultimate Truth to Prevail in Court Hearings

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
– John 8:32

Heavenly Father,

We live in a world filled with lies and false accusations. However, I pray today that You would see truth triumph in every courtroom and legal proceeding. Please bring to light what is true as many lives are on the line within our legal system. Help every court hearing come to know what is true so that the right decision can be made.

I pray that in each of these situations, justice will prevail. Amidst all the lies and deceit that often surround court hearings and legal proceedings, help the truth to shine brightly so that justice can be upheld in every situation.

I ask for clarity, transparency, and honesty in every hearing. Help those involved to be truthful so that the ultimate truth can win out in the end.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen.

4. Prayer For Lawyers To Pray Before Going Into Court

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence,
so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
– Hebrews 4:16

Lord God,

Prayer is such a beautiful and powerful thing. In the face of legal issues and court hearings, help lawyers see the value and power of prayer in that they can seek divine guidance and strength before entering courtrooms.

Please give them divine courage and resolve that they could never achieve on their own, helping them to be fortified and wise in their dealings. Please guide them in all that they do as they seek justice for our society.

Although their jobs can be rattling, please give each lawyer inner peace and composure in the face of the legal challenges that are in front of them. This can only come from you, Lord, so I ask that You be with them in all that they do.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen.

5. Prayer for Lawyers and Judges Handling Complex Legal Matters To Uphold Justice

But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always.
– Hosea 12:6

Almighty God,

You know that legal matters tend to be very complex and intricate. This makes them difficult to deal with, so I pray today for lawyers and judges who are specifically handling difficult legal cases. Please give them divine assistance as they seek out justice.

Encourage fairness in their hearts so that they can seek it out within their cases. Renew their hearts daily with strength and goodness, so that they might be wise and fair, even in the complex cases that are in front of them.

Remind them of the importance of upholding ethical principles and ethical conduct within their legal proceedings and help them not let greed or personal gain get in the way of finding truth and justice in all things. Make them true ambassadors for Your Kingdom of righteousness, our merciful God.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen.

6. Prayer for Lawyers To Stand Up For Truth And Protect The Innocent

Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.
Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.
– Isaiah 1:17

O Lord,

We know from Your Word that protecting the innocent is a very important endeavor to You. You are a God of justice and You tell us many times to protect the innocent and to keep them safe from all harm. So, I pray for lawyers as they handle legal cases that involve the innocent. Help them to boldly defend the truth and protect those who are innocent.

Give every lawyer a sense of advocacy and righteousness so that they would be encouraged to seek true justice and protection for those who are innocent.

Being a lawyer is a difficult job, especially when it is unclear who is innocent and who is not. Please give every lawyer the divine guidance and strength that they need in their legal matters to do this difficult job as they uphold truth and defend the innocent.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen.

7. Prayer for the Divine Protection of Lawyers And Their Families

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
– Psalm 91:1-2

Dear Lord,

I want to pray for divine protection over the lawyers who seek to uphold truth and justice in our society in the face of evil. May You protect both them and their families from anyone or anything that would seek to harm them.

I pray for a knowledge of safety and security, that lawyers and their families would know that Your protection is around them. Help them to have a sense of peace, knowing that they are in Your hands both in their personal and professional lives.

In order for lawyers to do their jobs properly and give sound legal aid, they need the inner peace and protection that only You can give. Therefore, place Your Holy Spirit within them so that they would know that You are with them every single day.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen.

8. Prayer for the Rise of Future God-Fearing Lawyers To Transform Our Judicial System  

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
– Isaiah 40:31

Dear Lord,

I pray today for the future generations of lawyers who will rise up and seek goodness and justice within our society. Train up young law students so that they will be workers for your justice on this earth, positively impacting the judicial system.

Please give them the power to transform our systems and renew what we have today judicially so that in all things, truth and justice would prevail.

Give each of these young and upcoming lawyers a divine calling from You to truly bring about positive change in our society.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen.

9. Prayer for Christian Lawyers to Courageously Share the Gospel for the Glory of God In The Court Room

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
– Joshua 1:9

Dear Lord,

I pray today that You would give all Christian lawyers the strength and courage to share the Gospel in the legal settings in which they find themselves.

Give them hearts of boldness and faithfulness as they work for the glory of God in all that they do. Give them divine courage above all to express their faith and live it out, even amidst difficult legal proceedings.

We need Your guidance and wisdom to share the gospel effectively, so I pray that You would give Your guidance and wisdom to lawyers as they work to show Your love to the world in all that they do.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen.

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