Bible story
Stoning Of Stephen Prayer
A short, Scripture-shaped bible story prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, Stephen fell to his knees as they stoned him. He prayed, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." He saw heaven open. He saw Jesus standing at Your right hand. And Saul, who would become the apostle Paul, was right there watching. Father, Stephen's dying prayer was a seed planted in Saul's heart. That seed grew into a life that changed the world. Form me into a Stephen when I face any small hurt or unfair treatment. Let me forgive the way he forgave. The words I say over someone who wrongs me may bear fruit I cannot yet see. Hold Your church through every hard time, and let the seed of forgiveness keep growing. Amen.
How to pray it
- Read it slowly. Move through this prayer one line at a time, out loud if you can, letting each phrase land before the next.
- Make it personal. Pause where a line meets your day and name the person, fear, or hope it touches before God.
- Carry it with you. Keep one sentence with you — on your phone or in your pocket — and return to it when the day gets loud.
Verses to pray
Pray these slowly, one line at a time. Scripture quoted from a public-domain translation.
He kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, “Lord, don’t hold this sin against them!” When he had said this, he fell asleep.
Acts 7:60and said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!”
Acts 7:56
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray stoning of stephen prayer?
Pray it whenever the words fit your moment — at the start of the day, in a hard stretch, or when you simply want to turn toward God.
Which Bible verses anchor this prayer?
This prayer is anchored in Acts 7:60, Acts 7:56. The "Verses to pray" section above quotes them in full.
Can I save or share this prayer?
Yes. Use the Copy prayer button to copy the words, or open the Chosen Portion app to keep a daily prayer, devotional, and Scripture with you.