Rain is a blessing, essential for life and growth. When drought lingers and the earth is parched, we can turn to God in prayer, asking for the heavens to open and pour forth their abundance.
These prayers and relevant scripture for rain will guide you as you seek God’s provision and trust in his promise to provide for your needs.
Join us as we lift our voices in supplication, believing that He hears and answers prayer.
30 Prayers for Rain
1. Deuteronomy 28:12
The Lord will open to you his good treasury, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hands. And you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.
O Lord, our God, we come before you today with humble hearts, acknowledging our dependence on you for every good thing, especially the life-giving rain.
We see the parched earth, the wilting crops, and the growing thirst of the land, and we know that only you can provide the relief we so desperately need.
We remember your promise to open the heavens and give rain in its season, a promise that echoes through generations.
We pray for the farmers who toil tirelessly, for the communities that face hardship, and for all living things that depend on the refreshing rain.
We trust in your abundant provision and ask that you would send the rain, not as a punishment, but as a sign of your love and a restoration of our land. Amen.
2. Psalm 65:9-10
You visit the earth and water it; you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; you provide their grain, for you have prepared it thus. You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges, softening it with showers, and blessing its growth.
O Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, we acknowledge your power and sovereignty over all creation. You visit the earth and water it, enriching it beyond measure.
The river of God is full of water, a testament to your abundant provision. You prepare the grain, providing sustenance for all living things. We come before you, humbled by your majesty and grateful for your constant care.
We see the dry, cracked earth, and we remember your promise to water its furrows abundantly, to settle its ridges, to soften it with showers, and to bless its growth.
We lift our voices in prayer, asking for the life-giving rain to fall upon our land. We know that you are a God of abundance, and we trust in your promise to provide for our needs. Amen.
3. Joel 2:23
Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given the early rain in righteousness; he has poured down for you the rain, the early rain and the latter rain, in the first month.
O Lord, our God, we come before you with hearts full of hope and expectation.
We remember your promise in Joel 2:23, that you have given the early rain in righteousness, and that you will pour down the rain for us, the early rain and the latter rain, in the first month.
We acknowledge your faithfulness, O Lord, and we trust in your unfailing love. We see the dry and barren land, and we long for the refreshing showers that bring life and renewal.
We know that you are a God of justice and mercy, and we ask that you remember your covenant with your people and send the rain in its season. Amen.
4. Zechariah 10:1
Ask rain from the Lord in the season of the spring rain, from the Lord who makes the storm clouds, and he will give showers of rain to everyone the vegetation in the field.
O Lord, our God, we come before you in this season of spring, recognizing you as the one who makes the storm clouds and gives showers of rain.
We acknowledge your power and authority over all creation, and we know that you are the source of every good gift.
We see the parched earth, longing for the life-giving rain, and we remember your invitation in Zechariah 10:1 to ask rain from you.
We come with humble hearts, asking for your mercy and provision. We offer our prayers in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, believing that you are able to do all things. Amen.
5. Matthew 5:45
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
O Lord, our Father in heaven, we come before you with hearts full of gratitude and awe. You are the source of all life and blessing, and you make your sun rise on the evil and on the good, and send rain on the just and on the unjust.
We marvel at your impartial love and your abundant provision for all creation. We see the parched land, yearning for the refreshing rain, and we remember your promise to provide for the needs of all living things.
We pray for the rain to fall upon our land, bringing life and restoration to the dry and barren places. Amen.
6. James 5:17-18
Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the land. And he prayed again, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit.
O Lord, our God, you cover the heavens with clouds, you prepare rain for the earth, and you make grass grow on the hills. We stand in awe of your power and your wisdom in creation.
We see the clear, dry skies, and we long for the clouds to gather and the rain to fall. Let the rain be abundant and timely, nourishing the soil and bringing forth a bountiful harvest.
We offer our prayers in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, believing that you are able to do all things. Amen.
7. Hosea 6:3
Let us know; let us press on to know the Lord; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth.
O Lord, we desire to know you more. Your coming is as sure as the dawn, and you promise to come as showers, spring rains that water the earth. We see dry land and long for your refreshing rain.
We thank you for your care but confess we haven’t always sought you. We pray for farmers, communities facing shortages, and all suffering from drought.
Send rain upon our land, as showers, spring rains, bringing life to parched places. Let rain be abundant, nourishing the soil.
May this drought remind us to know you more, trusting your promise to come as life-giving showers. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
8. Jeremiah 5:24
And they do not say in their hearts, ‘Let us fear the Lord our God, who gives the rain in its season, the early rain and the latter rain, and keeps for us the appointed weeks of the harvest.’
O Lord, we confess we haven’t always feared you, acknowledging your hand in giving rain in its season. We’ve taken blessings for granted; forgive us. We see parched earth, remembering our dependence on you.
We pray for farmers, communities, and all suffering from drought. Send rain in its season, early and latter rain, keeping the harvest weeks.
Let rain be abundant. May this drought awaken fear of the Lord, appreciation for blessings, and dependence on you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
9. Psalm 147:8
He covers the heavens with clouds; he prepares rain for the earth; he makes grass grow on the hills.
O Lord, you cover heavens with clouds, prepare rain, and make grass grow. We’re awed by your power. We see clear skies and long for clouds and rain. You control weather; we trust your plan.
Forgive our lack of appreciation. We pray for farmers, communities, and creatures suffering. Cover heavens with clouds, prepare rain, making grass grow, bringing life to parched landscapes.
Let rain be abundant. May this drought remind us of dependence on you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
10. Psalm 104:13
From your lofty abode you water the mountains; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your works.
O Lord, from your abode you water mountains; the earth is satisfied. We marvel at your power. We see dry land and long for rain. You’re the source of life; thank you. Forgive our ingratitude.
We pray for farmers, communities, and creatures suffering. Send rain, watering mountains, satisfying the earth. Let rain be gentle, replenishing the soil. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
11. 1 Kings 8:35-36
When the heavens are shut up and there is no rain because they have sinned against you, if they pray toward this place and confess your name and turn from their sin, when you afflict them, then hear in heaven and forgive the sin of your servants, your people Israel, when you teach them the good way in which they should walk, and grant rain upon your land, which you have given to your people as an inheritance.
O Lord, we confess our sin may have shut the heavens. We pray, confessing your name, turning from sin. Hear us, forgive us, and teach us. Grant rain upon our land, our inheritance.
We pray for farmers, communities, and creatures suffering. Send rain as a sign of mercy. Let it be abundant. May this drought remind us of dependence on you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
12. Psalm 68:9
You showered abundant rain, O God; you restored your inheritance when it languished.
O Lord, you shower abundant rain, restoring your inheritance. We see our languishing land and long for your restorative showers. We thank you for your promise and ask for your provision.
We pray for farmers, communities, and all suffering from drought. Send abundant rain, reviving our inheritance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
13. Leviticus 26:4
Then I will give you rain in its season, and the land shall yield its increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.
O Lord, you promise rain in its season, the land’s increase, and fruit from the trees. We claim this promise for our parched land. We pray for farmers, communities, and all affected by drought.
Send rain in its season, that the land may yield its increase and the trees their fruit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
14. Isaiah 30:23
And he will give rain for the seed with which you sow the ground, and the bread of the ground shall be rich and plenteous. He will feed your livestock on a wide pasture.
O Lord, you give rain for the seed, rich and plenteous bread, and pasture for livestock. We ask for this provision for our land. We pray for farmers, communities, and animals suffering from drought.
Send rain for the seed, abundant bread, and pasture. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
15. Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.
O Lord, you pour water on the thirsty land and streams on dry ground. We claim this promise for our parched land. We pray for farmers, communities, and all affected by drought.
Pour water on our thirsty land, streams on dry ground, and your Spirit upon us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
16. Jeremiah 14:22
Can any of the false gods of the nations bring rain? Or can the heavens give showers? Is it not you, O Lord our God? Therefore we will wait for you, for you are the one who does all these things.
O Lord, no false god can bring rain; only you. We wait for you, the one who does all things. We see the parched land and trust in your power. We pray for farmers, communities, and all suffering from drought.
Send rain, showing your power and faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
17. Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
O Lord, you have shown us what is good: to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you. As we face drought, help us to live justly, love kindly, and walk humbly.
We pray for rain for farmers, communities, and all affected. Send rain according to your good purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
18. Acts 14:17
Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.
O Lord, you give rains from heaven and fruitful seasons. We thank you for this witness of your goodness. We see the dry land and pray for your continued goodness.
We pray for farmers, communities, and all suffering from drought. Send rains and fruitful seasons, satisfying our hearts. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
19. Revelation 11:6
These have the power to shut the sky, that no rain may fall during the days of their prophesying, and they have power over the waters to turn them into blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague, as often as they desire.
O Lord, you have power over the heavens and the rain. We humbly ask for your mercy and provision for our land. We pray for farmers, communities, and all suffering from drought.
Open the heavens and send the rain we so desperately need. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
20. Psalm 65:11
You crown the year with your bounty, and your paths drip with abundance.
O Lord, you crown the year with your bounty. We see the dry land and ask for your abundant provision. We pray for farmers, communities, and all suffering from drought.
Crown this year with your bounty, and let your paths drip with abundance, especially rain. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
21. Job 37:6
For to the snow he says, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the downpour, ‘Be strong.’
O Lord, you command the snow and the downpour. We ask for your command to send rain upon our parched land.
We pray for farmers, communities, and all suffering from drought. Say to the downpour, “Be strong,” and let the rain fall. In Jesus name, Amen.
22. 2 Chronicles 7:13-14
When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among my people, if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
O Lord, we acknowledge that you sometimes shut up the heavens. We humble ourselves, pray, seek your face, and turn from our wicked ways. Hear us, forgive our sin, and heal our land.
We pray for farmers, communities, and all suffering from drought. Send rain, a sign of your healing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
23. Psalm 72:6
May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth.
O Lord, we pray for rain like that which falls on mown grass, like showers that water the earth. We see the parched land and long for your refreshing rain.
We pray for farmers, communities, and all affected by drought. Send rain, gentle and restorative. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
24. Psalm 85:6
Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?
O Lord, will you not revive us again? Our land languishes, and we need your reviving rain. We pray for farmers, communities, and all affected by drought. Send rain and revive us, that your people may rejoice. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
25. Psalm 126:4
Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the streams in the Negeb!
O Lord, restore our fortunes like streams in the Negeb! Our land is dry, and we need your restorative power.
We pray for farmers, communities, and all affected by drought. Send rain and restore our fortunes. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
26. Proverbs 3:20
By his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.
O Lord, by your knowledge, the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew. We ask for this knowledge to guide our stewardship and for the clouds to drop down the dew upon our land.
We pray for farmers, communities, and all affected by drought. Send dew and rain for our parched land. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
27. Isaiah 55:10
For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater.
O Lord, as rain and snow water the earth, bringing forth and sprouting, we ask for this blessing for our land. We pray for farmers, communities, and all affected by drought.
Send rain and snow to water our earth, providing seed and bread. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
28. Ezekiel 34:26
And I will make them and the places all around my hill a blessing, and I will cause the shower to come down in its season; there shall be showers of blessing.
O Lord, make us and our land a blessing. Cause the showers to come down in their season, showers of blessing. We pray for farmers, communities, and all affected by drought.
Send showers of blessing upon our land. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
29. Hosea 10:12
Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you.
O Lord, help us sow righteousness, reap steadfast love, and break up our fallow ground. It is time to seek you, that you may rain righteousness upon us.
We pray for rain for our parched land and for the spiritual rain of your righteousness. We pray for farmers, communities, and all affected by drought. Send both physical and spiritual rain. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
30. Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
O Lord, help us seek first your kingdom and righteousness. As we do, we trust that you will provide for our needs, including the rain our land so desperately needs.
We pray for farmers, communities, and all affected by drought. Send rain, as you see fit, as we seek your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Conclusion
These prayers and scriptures offer a pathway to communicate with God about our need for rain.
They remind us of his power and sovereignty over creation, His promises to provide, and the importance of approaching Him with humility, repentance, and faith.
May these prayers encourage you to seek Him earnestly, believing that He hears and answers according to His perfect will.
Let us continue to lift our voices, trusting in His timing and faithfulness, and may the rain, both physical and spiritual, fall upon our lives and our land.