God’s will for His children is to prosper them financially. But He needs a channel through which these blessings will flow into the lives of His own. One of these channels is a job. He promised in Deuteronomy 28:12 that He will bless the work of your hands.
Every good gift, including jobs, come from the Lord (James 1:17). God is willing to bless You with your dream, but He expects You to ask Him for your heart’s desires (Matthew 7:7).
These powerful prayers will help you through your job hunting and application stage to your interview stage until you get the best job you want.
Psalm 118:1, Psalm 90:17 – Prayer that Interviewer will hire me
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!” (Psalm 118:1)
“Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us,
and establish the work of our hands upon us;
yes, establish the work of our hands!” (Psalm 90:17)
Heavenly Father, I acknowledge Your love and blessings upon my life. I come to You to humbly present my upcoming job interview before Your throne of mercy.
I ask that You go before me and grant me favor throughout the interview process. May I be the preferred candidate for the job? In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Revelation 12:11, Genesis 6:8. – Prayer for Favor with Interviewer
“And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.” (Revelation 12:11)
“But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.” (Genesis 6:8)
Dear Father, I cover my cover letter with the power of the blood of Jesus. May it be attractive to my potential employer. May my cover letter be the perfect fit for the role I applied for.
May it be like a magnet, attracting job opportunities to me, and mark a new beginning of financial breakthrough in my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
John 14:27, Proverbs 28:1 – Prayer Asking For Positivity During The Difficult Interview Process
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27)
“The wicked flee when no one pursues,
but the righteous are bold as a lion.” (Proverbs 28:1)
Lord Jesus Christ, I commit my next job interview to Your holy hands. Grant me peace of mind so that I will speak confidently and convincingly.
Fill my mouth with the right words that meet and exceed the expectations of my potential employer. May Your mighty presence go with me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
1 Samuel 16:22, Luke 12:12 – Prayer to leave a good impression during interview
“And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight.” (1 Samuel 16:22)
“for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.” (Luke 12:12)
Lord God, my desire is to get a new job that will be a channel through which Your financial blessings will overflow to me. I have sent out my cover letter and am scheduled for an interview today.
Dear Lord, as I step into the interview room, let Your favor rest on me. Give me a sound mind and eloquence. May I leave a lasting impression and be given the job? In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 23:3 – Prayer to pass the interview
“And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.” (Isaiah 30:21)
“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” (Psalm 23:3)
Gracious God, as my upcoming job interview draws near, help me to make the necessary preparations. Guide me to study the right things.
Be the director of my life so that I will not be put to shame on the day of the interview. At the end of everything, let the desires of my heart concerning the job come to pass. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Daniel 6:3, Daniel 5:12 – Prayer to not be anxious during intreview
“Then this Daniel became distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him. And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.” (Daniel 6:3)
“because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.”
Abba Father, I confess that my heart is troubled and beating so fast as the day of my interview approaches. I ask Your Lord to remove all these anxious thoughts from my heart.
May the pressure of this interview not cause me to fumble. May my performance be outstanding as Your Spirit of excellence distinguishes me like Daniel. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Proverbs 3:5-6 – Thanking God for this job opportunity
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Dear Lord, I thank You for making this job opportunity come my way. I am grateful for helping me reach the interview stage. I pray that You help me in the interview stage.
Let me give my best and showcase the gifts and talents that You have blessed me with. Help me trust and love You even if I don’t get the job. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Psalm 84:11, 1 Peter 2:9 – Thanking God for my successful interview
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:11)
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9)
Generous God, You said in Your Word that You will not withhold any good thing from Your children. Therefore, I come as Your child to pray for my interview today.
I receive Your grace to leave a lasting impression on the interviewers. May everything I do during the interview positions me as the perfect fit for the job. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
1 Corinthians 14:33, James 4:7 – Prayer For An Upcoming Job Interview To Have A Successful Outcome
“For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,” (1 Corinthians 14:33)
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7)
Dear Lord, may the whole interview process go as planned. I pray that the interviewer will only ask about the things I know well and am prepared for. I speak against every spirit of confusion and distraction; may it be far from me. I will get my dream job. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Mark 4:39, 2 Timothy 2:21 – Prayer for good news after the interview
“And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” (Mark 4:39)
“Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.” (2 Timothy 2:21)
Heavenly Father, calm my troubled heart. Be the source of my own strength during this interview. Favor of the Lord, be my portion. This set me apart to be distinguished amongst all the interviewees. May I receive the good news that I have been selected for this job? In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:7 – Prayer For Supervision To Answer The Questions Given
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)
“for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
God of peace, may Your peace that passes all understanding reign in my heart as I walk into the interview room today. May the Spirit of God that gives boldness and confidence envelop me.
I come against the spirit of failure. May I get this new job and testify of the goodness of the Lord? In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 5:7 – Trusting in God’s Plan that this job is what He wants me to do
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)
“casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
God, You are gracious and kind. I believe this is the right job for me. I have done my part by making the necessary preparations for this job. Now, I commit the rest into Your safe hands.
Touch the heart of my potential employer. May I find favor in their sight? Be with me every step of the way and fulfill my heart’s desire to experience my deepest joy. In the name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
1 Corinthians 2:12-14, 1 Corinthians 12:8 – Prayer for guidance for upcoming interview
“Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. 13 And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual. The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.” (1 Corinthians 2:12-14)
“For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit,” (1 Corinthians 12:8)
Holy Spirit, fill me with wisdom from above. Give me the wisdom to interact with my potential employer and interviewer. Give me the wisdom to remember everything I have studied before this interview.
Grant me wisdom to answer all the questions I will be asked accurately. Help me to rest on God’s wisdom and not my understanding. And as I do so, bless me with a sound mind. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Proverbs 15:30, Proverbs 25:25 – Glorifying God for good news
“The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
and good news refreshes the bones.” (Proverbs 15:30)
“Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
so is good news from a far country.” (Proverbs 25:25)
Lord God, I declare that I will receive good news concerning the job interview I have attended. I will receive a phone call and message about my new appointment soon. My expectation will not be cut short. I will rejoice and glorify Your name. In the name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
Revelation 3:7-8 – Asking God for a new career path
“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, that no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.”
Gracious Lord, it’s time for me to transition into a new career path that is rewarding and fulfilling. I know there is nothing You cannot do. So, I pray that You open doors of opportunities that lead to a new job that will usher me into a new level of financial prosperity. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
John 14:14, Matthew 7:7 – Prayer To Prepare The Path That Leads To Your Dream Job
“If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” (John 14:14)
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7)
Dear Father, Your Word says I should ask anything in Your name, and You will do it. Therefore, I ask that I get my dream job. May this perfect job through which I will experience financial breakthrough come speedily as I trust in You and Your Word.
I pray that when the employment comes, I will be the perfect fit for the job. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Colossians 3:23-24, 2 Timothy 2:6-7 – Prayer To Bless The Path For You To Be Hired
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” (Colossians 3:23-24)
“It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” (2 Timothy 2:6-7)
Generous God, I claim my new employment by faith in Jesus’ name. I declare that I will get the job and perform excellently well in it. I will receive God’s favor and favor from my employer and colleagues. I will receive promotions, and the work of my hands will be greatly rewarded. Amen.
1 Corinthians 16:9, Psalm 40:2 – Prayer To Have Trust In God’s Great Plans
“for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.” (1 Corinthians 16:9)
“He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.” (Psalm 40:2)
Holy Spirit, I am tired of this current job. I desire a new job and want to move to my financial next level. Please, lead me through the best path to get the best employment.
May all the job processes, including sending my cover letter, necessary preparations, and the interview process, be successful. I overcome every challenge and hindrance, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Psalm 92:13, Psalm 1:3 – Thanking God for a successful interview
“They are planted in the house of the Lord;
they flourish in the courts of our God.” (Psalm 92:13)
“He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.” (Psalm 1:3)
God, You alone know the right job for me to flourish and prosper. May Your mighty hand lift me from where I am now and take me to the best job for me. Take me where my work will be appreciated, and I will receive earthly rewards.
May the new job be the source of my deepest joy and give me the avenue to maximize the potential and gift You so greatly bestowed on me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.