A Heartturned to the Wall: A Prayer of Petition and Seeking
"Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying," - 2 Kings 20:2
O Sovereign Lord, Creator of Heaven and Earth, on this day, I come before You, reflective and sober-hearted, much like Your servant Hezekiah who, in his moment of deep despair, turned his face to the wall and sought You in sincere prayer. In that sacred act, he exemplified faith through vulnerability—a raw demonstration of turning not to man or to his own understanding, but to the Divine source of life, power, and hope.
O Lord, as I settle my spirit and quiet my heart, I follow the pattern of Hezekiah. I turn my face to the wall, shutting out the distractions of the world around me. I acknowledge that there are seasons of life that lead us to our knees, moments when the weight of circumstance presses heavily upon our shoulders. In humility, I come before You, laying bare all my burdens, my struggles, and my fears, much like Hezekiah laid his sorrow before You.
In my prayer, I cry out to You, O LORD, recognizing You as my only refuge. Just as Hezekiah prayed earnestly, saying, "I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight," I too beseech You. I call upon Your perfect memory of my life’s journey, of the moments I sought to honor You, to walk humbly, and to serve faithfully in Your Kingdom.
Lord, I desire to be a vessel of Your grace, a reflection of Your love. I remember the countless times I've come to You in worship, times when I have spread my hands to You and laid my heart open without pretense. Reach into my heart and guide my thoughts as I seek Your presence so that I may echo Hezekiah’s sincerity and faith. Allow Your Spirit to remind me that my past actions of faith can still speak to You today.
Grant me, O Lord, clarity in my cries for help. I may not yet see the resolution to my struggles, but I trust in Your timing and sovereignty. As I lift my voice to You, I ask for insight into my burdens. Whether they are of health, finances, relationships, or spiritual weariness, let me illuminate each one with Your light. Just as You heard Hezekiah's plea, I trust that You hear my cries, and I lay my requests before You.
Lord God, I also pray for healing—healing of hearts, minds, and bodies. Let Your divine touch be upon all that lies broken in my life. In the same manner that You ordered Hezekiah to take a lump of figs and lay it upon the boil for healing, I ask for Your heavenly remedy upon every area of desolation—heal me, restore me, and renew me.
And should You choose to answer my supplications with grace, allow me to respond in praise, joy, and unwavering faith. Teach me to walk in a manner that uplifts Your name, fills my life with purpose, and draws others to You. Let my existence be a testament of Your mercy and faithfulness.
As I conclude this prayer, I yield myself to Your will, trusting that my petitions, like incense rising, find favor before Your throne. Help me to breathe in Your love and exhale faith, standing firm in the assurance that You are always near.
In the name of that great healer, Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen.
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2 Kings 20:2 - "Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying,"
"Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying," - 2 Kings 20:2
2 Kings 2:20 - "And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him."
2 Kings 20:20 - "¶ And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
2 Kings 20:16 - "And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD."
2 Kings 10:20 - "And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it."
2 Kings 25:20 - "And Nebuzar-adan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:"
2 Kings 14:20 - "And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David."
2 Kings 20:21 - "And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead."
2 Kings 21:20 - "And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did."
2 Kings 13:20 - "¶ And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year."
2 Kings 20:7 - "And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered."
2 Kings 11:20 - "And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword beside the king's house."
2 Kings 8:20 - "¶ In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves."
2 Kings 7:20 - "And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died."
1 Kings 20:2 - "And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Ben-hadad,"
2 Kings 20:4 - "And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying,"
2 Kings 12:20 - "And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla."
2 Kings 3:20 - "And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was offered, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water."
2 Kings 16:20 - "And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead."
2 Kings 20:10 - "And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees."
"And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him." - 2 Kings 2:20
2 Kings 4:20 - "And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died."
2 Kings 23:20 - "And he slew all the priests of the high places that were there upon the altars, and burned men's bones upon them, and returned to Jerusalem."
2 Kings 20:18 - "And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon."
2 Kings 20:11 - "And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the LORD: and he brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down in the dial of Ahaz."
2 Chronicles 20:34 - "Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel."
2 Kings 20:12 - "¶ At that time Berodach-baladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present unto Hezekiah: for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick."
"And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it." - 2 Kings 10:20
"And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD." - 2 Kings 20:16