42 MFM Powerful Prayer Points to Pray Before Making a Difficult Phone Call for Courage, Favour and Successful Communication
Prayer Focus
This prayer session is focused on committing a difficult phone call into the hands of God and asking for courage, wisdom, favour, self-control, discernment and successful communication.
The prayers target fear, nervousness, confusion, intimidation, anger, misunderstanding, careless speech, negative reactions and every obstacle that could hinder a legitimate and necessary conversation.
The goal is to enter the call with courage without recklessness, firmness without hostility, wisdom without confusion and peace without fear.
Bible Exhortation
Words can build or destroy. A difficult phone call can become an opportunity for resolution when it is approached with wisdom, patience and truth.
Proverbs 15:1 says:
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
God can give you the wisdom to know what to say, how to say it and when to remain silent.
Colossians 4:6 says:
“Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt…”
Therefore, before making the call, commit your words to God. Ask Him to remove fear and give you courage. Ask Him to control your emotions and help you communicate clearly.
You do not need to enter the call with anger to demonstrate strength. You can be firm, truthful, confident and respectful while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
May God give you the right words, the right tone, the right timing and the right wisdom.
Prophetic Illustration
Imagine a door that has remained closed for a long time. A phone call may be the key that opens communication, but using the wrong words can cause the door to close even further.
That is why preparation matters.
Before you make the call, prepare your heart.
Before you speak, prepare your words.
Before you respond, prepare your mind.
God can give you wisdom to communicate what needs to be communicated without unnecessary hostility.
You shall not tremble before the call.
You shall not be controlled by fear.
You shall not be provoked into reckless speech.
You shall not lose your dignity.
You shall communicate with courage, wisdom and clarity.
May the Lord give you favour with the person on the other end of the call and guide the conversation toward a legitimate and constructive outcome.
Bible Texts
- 2 Timothy 1:7 — God gives power, love and a sound mind.
- Proverbs 15:1 — A soft answer turns away wrath.
- Colossians 4:6 — Speech should be gracious and wise.
- James 1:5 — God gives wisdom.
- Proverbs 16:24 — Gracious words bring benefit.
- Proverbs 18:21 — Words have significant consequences.
- Ecclesiastes 3:7 — There is a time to speak and a time to keep silence.
- Proverbs 25:11 — A well-spoken word is valuable.
- Psalm 5:12 — God surrounds His people with favour.
- Philippians 4:7 — God’s peace guards the heart and mind.
Bible Reading
Proverbs 15:1–4
Read this passage before the call and ask God to govern your tone, words and responses.
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Declare this Scripture against nervousness and intimidation.
Colossians 4:6
Read this passage and ask God to season your communication with wisdom and grace.
Confession
The Lord is my courage.
The Lord is my wisdom.
The Lord is my helper.
I reject fear.
I reject nervousness.
I reject confusion.
I reject intimidation.
I reject uncontrolled anger.
I reject careless speech.
I receive courage.
I receive wisdom.
I receive discernment.
I receive a sound mind.
I receive favour.
I receive self-control.
My words shall be clear.
My communication shall be purposeful.
I shall listen carefully.
I shall speak wisely.
I shall not be provoked into reckless speech.
I shall not make threats.
I shall not make false promises.
I shall communicate truthfully and respectfully.
The peace of God shall rule my heart.
The Lord shall order my words.
The Lord shall guide the conversation.
I shall handle the call with wisdom and dignity.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Spiritual Symptoms
- Intense fear before dialing the number.
- Nervousness about the other person’s response.
- Repeatedly rehearsing the conversation without taking action.
- Fear of expressing legitimate concerns.
- Feeling intimidated by the person you need to call.
- Anger building before the conversation begins.
- Desire to speak harshly because of past experiences.
- Fear of being misunderstood.
- Difficulty remembering important points.
- Impulsive speech under pressure.
- Excessive emotional reactions.
- Desire to end the call without addressing the real issue.
- Fear of asking important questions.
- Difficulty maintaining a calm tone.
- Overthinking every possible response.
These feelings can also result from ordinary stress, previous conflict or anxiety. Prayer should be combined with preparation, clear objectives and healthy communication.
Prophetic Declaration
I declare that I shall not be controlled by fear.
I shall not be intimidated by the person I am calling.
I receive courage.
I receive wisdom.
I receive discernment.
I receive self-control.
My mind shall be clear.
My words shall be purposeful.
My voice shall be calm.
My communication shall be effective.
I shall not speak recklessly.
I shall not be provoked into anger.
I shall listen carefully.
I shall respond wisely.
I shall ask the right questions.
I shall communicate legitimate concerns clearly.
The favour of God shall surround me.
The peace of God shall rule my heart.
The Lord shall guide this conversation.
I shall not compromise my integrity.
I shall not make unnecessary threats or promises.
The outcome shall contribute to a legitimate and constructive resolution according to God’s will.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Dos and Don’ts
Dos
- Pray before making the call.
- Write down your main points.
- Know what outcome you are seeking.
- Keep important facts nearby.
- Speak calmly and clearly.
- Listen carefully.
- Ask clarifying questions.
- Maintain appropriate boundaries.
- Take notes when necessary.
- Ask for time to consider major commitments.
- End the conversation respectfully.
- Follow up important agreements in writing where appropriate.
Don’ts
- Do not call while overwhelmed with anger.
- Do not insult the other person.
- Do not make threats.
- Do not shout simply because the other person is difficult.
- Do not make promises you cannot keep.
- Do not reveal confidential information unnecessarily.
- Do not argue about matters you have not verified.
- Do not allow intimidation to silence legitimate concerns.
- Do not agree to major terms without understanding them.
- Do not make irreversible decisions under emotional pressure.
- Do not confuse aggression with courage.
- Do not allow one difficult conversation to destroy your peace.
Aggressive Praise & Worship
Praise
Hallelujah!
Father, I praise You because You are my wisdom!
I praise You because You are my courage!
I praise You because You are my helper!
I praise You because You can give me the right words at the right time!
I praise You because Your favour surrounds Your children!
I praise You because You can turn difficult conversations toward peace!
I praise You because You give a sound mind!
I praise You because You are greater than every obstacle!
I give You all the glory!
I give You all the honour!
I give You all the praise!
Hallelujah!
Worship
Lord, I worship You.
You are my wisdom.
You are my courage.
You are my peace.
You are my helper.
You are my defender.
I surrender this phone call to You.
Control my thoughts.
Control my emotions.
Control my words.
Control my responses.
Give me wisdom.
Give me patience.
Give me courage.
Take all the glory!
Take all the honour!
Take all the praise!
Aggressive Warfare Praise
Every power of fear assigned to make me tremble before this call, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Every power of intimidation assigned to silence my legitimate voice, break now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Every power of confusion assigned to scatter my thoughts and words, lose your hold, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Every influence pushing me toward reckless anger, be silenced, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Every power assigned to make this legitimate conversation unnecessarily destructive, be defeated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
I receive courage, wisdom, favour and successful communication, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Hallelujah!
Prayer Instructions
- Begin with vigorous praise and worship.
- Read Proverbs 15:1–4.
- Read 2 Timothy 1:7.
- Read Colossians 4:6.
- Confess your sins and surrender the phone call to God.
- Pray against fear, intimidation and confusion.
- Ask God for wisdom concerning what to say.
- Write down the main points you need to communicate.
- Pray for favour with the person you are calling.
- Pray for self-control throughout the conversation.
- Pray against anger and unnecessary arguments.
- Listen carefully before responding.
- Clarify important statements rather than making assumptions.
- Do not make major commitments under pressure.
- Thank God for courage, wisdom, peace and favourable communication.
42 MFM Powerful Warfare Prayer Points
1.
O God of Elijah, arise and take absolute control of this difficult phone call; fill me with courage, wisdom, favour and sound judgment, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
2.
Every power of fear assigned to make me afraid to make this call, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
3.
Father, remove every nervousness and anxiety disturbing my mind before this conversation, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
4.
Every power of intimidation assigned to silence my legitimate voice, break now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
5.
O Lord, give me wisdom to know exactly what needs to be communicated during this call, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
6.
Every power assigned to make me forget important information when speaking, lose your hold over my mind, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
7.
Father, put a guard over my mouth and let every word I speak be guided by wisdom, truth and self-control, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
8.
Every power of confusion assigned to scatter my thoughts before or during this call, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
9.
O Lord, give me courage to communicate legitimate concerns clearly, firmly and respectfully, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
10.
Every power assigned to make me speak from anger instead of wisdom, be defeated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
11.
Father, let the peace of God rule my heart throughout this conversation, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
12.
Every power assigned to provoke me into shouting, insulting or reacting recklessly, lose your hold over me, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
13.
O Lord, give me grace to remain calm even if the person on the other end of the call becomes difficult or hostile, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
14.
Every power of misunderstanding assigned to distort the meaning of my words, be defeated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
15.
Father, let my communication be clear, concise, truthful and purposeful, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
16.
Every power assigned to make the other person misunderstand my legitimate intentions, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
17.
O Lord, grant me favour with the person I am calling; let their heart be receptive to a legitimate and constructive conversation, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
18.
Every power assigned to turn this conversation into unnecessary hostility, be defeated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
19.
Father, give me wisdom to know when to speak, when to listen and when to remain silent, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
20.
Every power assigned to make me answer questions carelessly or reveal information unnecessarily, lose your hold over me, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
21.
O Lord, give me discernment to recognize manipulation, pressure and misleading statements during this conversation, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
22.
Every power assigned to make me agree to something harmful simply because I am under pressure, break now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
23.
Father, give me courage to say no when an offer, demand or proposal is not appropriate for me, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
24.
Every power of fear assigned to make me abandon my legitimate interests, lose your power over me, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
25.
O Lord, let every important fact that I need to know become clear during this conversation, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
26.
Every power assigned to make me misunderstand important terms, instructions or agreements, be defeated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
27.
Father, give me wisdom to ask the right questions and patience to listen to the answers, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
28.
Every power assigned to make me lose control of my emotions during this call, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
29.
O Lord, let Your favour go before me and let the conversation move toward a legitimate and peaceful resolution, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
30.
Every power assigned to cause unnecessary damage to a relationship, opportunity or legitimate agreement through careless speech, be defeated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
31.
Father, give me wisdom to recognize when the conversation requires further consideration rather than an immediate commitment, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
32.
Every power assigned to rush me into an important decision through pressure or intimidation, break now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
33.
O Lord, give me confidence without arrogance, firmness without hostility and humility without fear, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
34.
Every power assigned to make me respond to insults with insults, be silenced; let self-control prevail, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
35.
Father, let every legitimate request I communicate be heard with understanding and appropriate consideration, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
36.
Every power of rejection assigned to close the door to a legitimate and constructive conversation, lose your power, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
37.
O Lord, give me the wisdom to recognize whether this conversation should continue, pause or be followed up through another appropriate channel, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
38.
Every power assigned to make me speak words that I will later regret, be defeated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
39.
Father, let my words carry wisdom, clarity, grace and appropriate firmness throughout the call, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
40.
Every power assigned to steal my peace before, during or after this difficult phone call, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
41.
O Lord, let the outcome of this conversation contribute to truth, understanding, peace and legitimate progress according to Your will, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
42.
O God of Elijah, arise and take absolute control of this difficult phone call; destroy every influence of fear, intimidation, confusion, anger, nervousness and reckless speech; give me courage to speak, wisdom to listen, discernment to recognize manipulation, patience to handle difficult responses, self-control to avoid destructive reactions and favour with the person on the other end of the call; let my words be truthful, clear, gracious and appropriately firm; prevent me from making unnecessary commitments, careless promises or destructive statements; let every legitimate issue be properly communicated, let misunderstandings give way to clarity, let hostility give way to peaceful communication, and let the outcome contribute to a legitimate and constructive resolution according to Your perfect will, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Conclusion
Father, I thank You because You are my wisdom, courage and peace.
I commit this difficult phone call completely into Your hands.
Take control of my mind.
Take control of my emotions.
Take control of my mouth.
Take control of my responses.
Remove fear.
Remove nervousness.
Remove confusion.
Remove intimidation.
Remove uncontrolled anger.
Give me courage.
Give me wisdom.
Give me discernment.
Give me patience.
Give me self-control.
Let my words be clear.
Let my tone be appropriate.
Let my communication be effective.
Let me listen carefully.
Let me understand correctly.
Let me speak truthfully.
Let me maintain appropriate boundaries.
Let me not be manipulated by pressure.
Let me not make reckless promises.
Let me not speak words that I will later regret.
Let Your favour go before me.
Let Your peace guard my heart and mind.
Let this conversation produce a legitimate and constructive outcome.
May wisdom govern the entire call.
May Your name be glorified through my words and actions.
Thank You, Lord, for courage, favour, wisdom and successful communication.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.