Abide in Prayer Ministry Podcast

Our prayers are for favor, blessing, and prosperity so that their businesses can testify to Christ's goodness and faithfulness.  Scripture References: Exodus 35:35, James 1:17, Genesis 26:1,12-13, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Deuteronomy 8:18, Proverbs 2:6, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 16:3, Psalm 128:1-2

I pray that in 2025 you will know and possess all the blessings, privileges, and rights available to those who are united with Christ. Scripture References: Ephesians 1:3 & 17, Revelation 3:15-16, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 9:8, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Colossians 3:1-2, Romans 5:17, Romans 8:14-17, 37

May your life be marked by uncommon blessings, supernatural access, and mind-blowing testimonies. Scripture References: Ephesians 1:7, Romans 5:2, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Psalm 5:12, Genesis 39:4 & 21, Esther 2:8-9,  Daniel 1:9, Isaiah 58:11

May your hearts be filled with the assurance that you are forgiven in Christ and can live a life free from guilt and condemnation. This assurance is not just a feeling, but the truth grounded in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. Through His redemption, we can embrace a life of freedom, knowing that our past, present, and future sins have been forgiven. I pray that God grants you the power to fully believe, embrace, and live out this truth in every aspect of your life. Scripture References: Romans 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:1, Romans 8:38-39, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19, 2 Corinthians 1:22

Our God is a restorer, a healer, and He can make whole what has been broken. Scripture References: 1 John 4:8, 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 17:9, Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 15:1, Genesis 37, 39-47, Proverbs 3:5-6

This prayer is for you if you feel abandoned, unloved, overlooked, or forgotten by God. Scripture References: Job 23:8-9, Deuteronomy 31:8, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:37-39, Psalm 5:12 , 1 Peter 2:9, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 46:1, Revelation 19:11, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 42:1-5, Colossians 1:11, Galatians 2:20 www.abideinprayer.com

Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. It is my prayer that these scriptures strengthen your faith so that you can confidently trust in the Lord and live with great hope.

Happy New Year Friends! We are believing God for great things in 2024, and we declare that the enemy will not intercept God's plans for our lives.  

Contentment does not mean giving up hope, but rather, being at peace in all things, while still trusting God to bring about change. Scripture References: Psalm 24:1, Isaiah 46:10, Hebrews 13:8, James 1:17, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Matthew 6:34, Psalm 118:24, Philippians 4:4,12-13, Hebrews 12:2

I pray that all limitations, hindrances, and barriers affecting your life will be broken. May the Lord shatter every limit that has been restraining and frustrating you.  Scripture References: Psalm 145:3, Isaiah 40:28, Job 11:9, Ephesians 3:20, Romans 8:1, Ephesians 1:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17 & 21, Isaiah 54:17, Numbers 13:31-33, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 10:23, Psalm 107:15-16, Joel 2:21:26, Philippians 4:8, John 10:10, Zechariah 4:7, Jeremiah 31:12

Proverbs 4:22 tells us that the word of God is life to those who find them and health to all their flesh. May these scriptures ease your anxiety and fear, and bring you comfort.

If your walk with God feels routine, it is my prayer that you once again delight in the Lord and be filled with passion and excitement about your relationship with Him. Scripture References: Revelation 4:11, Psalm 86:15,  Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 145:17-18, Romans 8:1,38-39, Psalm 119:97, Romans 12:11, Psalm 51:12, Psalm 86:4, Mark 12:30

Jeremiah 17:14 "Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise." Scripture References: Isaiah 40: 28-29, 1 Samuel 2:8, Psalm 8:3-4, Romans 15:4, Matthew 8:1-3, John 9:1-11, Mark 7:31-35, Genesis 25:21, Matthew 8:14-15, John 5:6-9, Mark 5: 21-42, Psalm 51:1, Jeremiah 17:14, Matthew 19:26

The Lord knows you cannot carry this burden alone, so come to Him if you are struggling and burdened, and He will give you rest. Scripture References: Genesis 1:1, 2 Corinthians 1:3, Deuteronomy 31:8, Matthew 11:28, Philippians 4:6,7 & 13, Romans 14:17, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Luke 1:37, Psalm 34:15

Ephesians 6:14 instructs us to have the belt of truth buckled around our waist. This truth is found only in God's Word. His Word is the source of truth and the source of our encouragement. Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that the Word of God is living and powerful. It is sharper than any double-edged sword. Scripture References: Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 41:10, 1 Corinthian 10:13, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:13, John 16:33, Romans 6:10, Psalm 23:4, Romans 8:28, 37-39, 2 Corinthians 1:10, 21-22,  Psalm 34:5 & 8, Ephesians 1:3 & 7, Ephesians 2:6 & 10, Ephesians 6:10, Matthew 19:26, Jeremiah 10:12  

Lord, we pray for everyone who dislikes or hates us, and those with bad intentions in their hearts towards us. Scripture References: Matthew 5:43-48, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 145:8, 1 John 4:7-8, Proverbs 24:17, 1 Peter 3:9, Luke 6:35, Proverbs 25:21-22

Lord, please forgive our disobedience and our rebellious spirit. We desire to live in complete submission to you.   Scripture References: Psalm 147:5, Jeremiah 10:12, Isaiah 46:10, Psalm 139:2-4,16, Romans 11:33, Job 9:4, 2 Corinthians 5:15, Matthew 26:39, Philippians 2:5-8

Lord, we desire to see the people in our circles serving you, living out their Godly purpose, and proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ.   Scripture References: John 3:15, 1 Timothy 2:4, Ephesians 1:7, Romans 6:23, John 6:44, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, Ephesians 3:17-19, Acts 4:12

Happy New Year Friends! We are believing God for great things in 2023, and we declare that the enemy will not intercept God's plans for our lives.    

What better way to end our bible character prayer series than with Christ? Although there are no words that can truly capture His essence and character, He is the perfect example of righteousness and godliness.    Scripture References: Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 2:15, Philippians 2:10-11, Ephesians 1:20-22, John 3:16, Matthew 20:26-28, Matthew 9:36, Luke 23:34, Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:27-28, John 4:34, Luke 22:42, Matthew 26:37-38, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 6:3, Galatians 4:19, Ephesians 4:1

I pray that Job's story of endurance, even under crippling conditions, encourages us to trust God in the midst of our own struggles.    Read the full story of Job in the book of Job.

The story of Nehemiah is a demonstration of faith, prayer, and commitment to kingdom business.   Read the full story of Nehemiah in the book Nehemiah.

Soften our hearts today, Holy Spirit. Cleanse our hearts, renew our spirit, free us of pride and self-righteousness, clothe us with humility, and fill us with love.   Scripture References: Psalm 103:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 1:9, John 15:12, 1 Samuel 16:7, Colossians 2:20-23, Psalm 51:10, Luke 18:9-14

"And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise". Galatians 3:29   The story of Abraham can be found in Genesis 11-25. Additionally, Abraham appears in several other Old Testament books as well as in the New Testament.

Joshua 1:5-6 “No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.“    The story of Joshua can be found in Exodus 17, 24, 32, 33; Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua and Judges 1:1-2:23

Esther 4:14b “And who knows whether you have come to the Kingdom for such a time as this?”   Read the full story of Esther in the book Esther 

Many missionaries have sacrificed comfort, safety, and possessions in order to serve God, so we want to take this opportunity to pray for them.   Scripture References: Acts 1:8, Colossians 4:3, Acts 8:6, 1 Thessalonians 1:3-6, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Acts 2:47, 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God.   The Life of Paul is recorded in the book of Acts. The following letters were written by Paul: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.

I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning. Psalm 130:6 Scripture References: Pslam 59:17, Psalm 130:5, Joshua 21:45, Lamentations 3:25, 1 Samuel 16:11-13, 2 Samuel 5:3-4, Genesis 21:1-2  

Genesis 50:19-20 Joseph said to his brothers, “Do not be afraid! Am I in the place of God? You meant to do me harm, but God meant it for good - so that it would come about as it is today, that many people should be kept alive."   Read the full story of Joseph in Genesis 37, 39-50

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. Scripture References: Psalm 103:1-2, Psalm 116, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 25:3, Psalm 107:1-2 

Judges 6:12 And the Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, and said to him, “The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor!”   Read the full story of Gideon in Judges 6-8

Scripture References: Psalm 32:7, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Ephesians 6:11-12, Daniel 3:22-25, Daniel 6:22, Romans 8:35-39, Job 1:6-12, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 43:2

Deborah: The Worshipping Warrior. In honor of Women's History Month, celebrated in the United States. Read the full story of Deborah in Judges 4 – 5

Matthew 6:9-13  Pray, then, in this way........    

In 2022, let us exemplify the characteristics of godly men and women outlined in scripture. May we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, and mature in our faith. Deuteronomy 34:10 There has never been another prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. Read the full story of Moses in the books of Exodus, Leviticus and Deuteronomy 

Scripture References: Psalm 104:1, Psalm 113:4, Psalm 145:13, Psalm 147:5, 1 Chronicles 16:25, Psalm 33:9, Isaiah 46:10, Isaiah 55:8-9, Isaiah 40:13-14, Psalm 63:7-8, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalm 18:1-3, Psalm 34:1, Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:37-39, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 1:3, 1 John 3:1, Ephesians 5:8-10, Psalm 119:133,1 Timothy 2:4, Psalm 24:1, Matthew 22:37, John 14:12, Numbers 6:24-26  

In 2022, let us exemplify the characteristics of godly men and women outlined in the bible. May we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, and mature in our faith. This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God. Genesis 6:9 Read the story of Noah in Genesis 6 - 9

Unhealthy cycles may include harmful behavior, addiction, toxic relationships, inconsistency, laziness, self-pity, depression, and comparing ourselves to others.   Scripture References: Jeremiah 32:27, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Acts 9:1-16, 1 Samuel 17, John 11:38-44, Ephesians 1:20-23, Psalm 18:2, James 4:7, 1 John 5:4-5, Romans 8:37, 2 Corinthians 3:17, 1 John 4:4

Lamentations 3:40 Let us test and examine our ways, and let us return to the Lord.    Scripture References: 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 1:7, Romans 6:6-11, 1 John 3:20, Colossians 3:2, Titus 2:11-12, Romans 12:2, Psalm 51:12, Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 86:15

Psalm 103:1  Bless Adonai, my soul! Everything in me, bless his holy name!   Scripture References: Daniel 4:3, 6:26-27, Deuteronomy 10:21, 1 Chronicles 29:10-13, Psalm 103:10-12, Colossians 1:13-20, , 1 Peter 3:22, Philippians 2:7-8, John 3:16, John 1:12, Philippians 3:20, 2 Timothy 4:8, 2 Corinthians 1:22, Ephesians 1:13, 2:6, 3:12, Colossians 3:12, 2 Timothy 2:13, Lamentation 3:22-23, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Ephesians 1:6, Jude 1:24-25

Scripture References: Psalm 8:1-4, Ephesians 1:7, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another; if anyone has a complaint against someone else, forgive him. Indeed, just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive.

Scripture References: Psalm 19:1, Job 38:6-10, Psalm 139:1,2,4, Romans 8:26

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Timothy 2:1-2   Scripture References: Romans 13:1, 1 Peter 2:17, Proverbs 21:1, Daniel 5:20-21

The prayer of faith shall save the sick.   Scripture References: James 5:15, Job 42:2, John 9:6-7, Matthew 4:24, Mark 7:33-35,  Luke 4:40, Romans 15:4, 3 John 1:2 , Matthew 8:2, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Philippians 2:13, Philippians 3:20, 2 Corinthians 5:6

There is power in forgiveness.   

Two are better than one because they have a satisfying reward for their labor. For if either of them falls, one will lift up his friend. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and does not have another to lift him up. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Scripture References: Proverbs 27:5-6, Psalm 1:1-2, Proverbs 27:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Samuel 20, Ruth 1:16-17, Colossians 3:12-13, Philippians 2:3-4, Galatians 5:20-21, Proverbs 17:17, Romans 12:15, Proverbs 18:24    

Lord, thank you for seeing me in my season of brokenness.    Scripture References: 1 John 4:10, Jeremiah 32:17,Psalm 91:2, Colossians 3:13, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Genesis 50:19-21, Genesis 16:6-7, Ephesians 4:26-27,31-32, Galatians 2:20      

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24   Scripture References: Psalm 147:5, Psalm 95:3-4, Psalm 139:16, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 29:11, Romans 14:17, Philippians 4:7, Romans 8:28, Proverbs 3:5, 1 Samuel 12:21, Romans 12:11