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Best podcasts about pray in the spirit

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Deeper Fellowship Church Podcast
Pray In The Spirit

Deeper Fellowship Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 84:40


Speaker: Pastor William McDowell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowell

Deeper Fellowship Church Podcast
Pray In The Spirit

Deeper Fellowship Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 84:40


Speaker: Pastor William McDowell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowell

Word of Life Church Podcast
Life in the Spirit | Why Pray in the Spirit? | Pastor Joel Sims

Word of Life Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 36:08


Continuing the Life in the Spirit series, in this episode "Why Pray in the Spirit?" Pastor Joel Sims reminds us that to walk in the plan God has for our lives, we must speak and pray out that plan, by praying in the Spirit.

Bow Church
Ephesians - Finally Be Strong In The Lord And Pray In The Spirit

Bow Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 21:38


Rev Andy Rider concludes our series in Ephesians. Looking at the armour of God. Finally Be Strong In The Lord And Pray In The Spirit. Music by Jonathan Ogden https://www.jonathanogden.co.uk/

Journeyinbend
Ephesians // Pray In The Spirit

Journeyinbend

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 53:43


ProveText
1058. Pray In The Spirit Always (Eph 6:18-24 - GreekMatters)

ProveText

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 64:02


In this episode of GreekMatters, Dr. Fredrick J. Long (@greekmatterswithfredlong) and his reading group study of Ephesians 6:18-24. Tune in! ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/ ✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

Worship Center Audio Podcast
What Does it Mean to Pray in the Spirit?

Worship Center Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 37:35


In part four of our series, "Holy Spirit," Pastor Matt dives into 1 Corinthians and how praying in the power the Spirit aligns our words with his purpose to reveal Jesus.

Worship Center Audio Podcast
What Does it Mean to Pray in the Spirit?

Worship Center Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 37:35


New Life Chinese Church
Pray in the Spirit on all occasions and everywhere with all kinds of prayers

New Life Chinese Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 77:47


A.T. Stewart Ministries
How To Pray in the Spirit

A.T. Stewart Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 41:00


ArchbishopNick
The Need to Pray in the Spirit

ArchbishopNick

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 65:23


In this timely sermon, the Archbishop explores the importance of prayer in the believer's life.  The book of James admonishes us to pray when we are afflicted, which demonstrates that prayer is the antidote to the challenges and obstacles in our lives.  With experiential knowledge, the Archbishop reveals how praying in the spirit enables us to connect at a higher dimension with God and how through it, we are empowered with knowledge and revelation.  Join us for this year's Global Prayer Works Summit in Maryland, USA. Register today at https://ndwministries.org/gpws2024/

Core Christianity
How Can Christians Pray "in the Spirit"?

Core Christianity

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 25:01


Episode 1444 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. Should we accept Bible translations that use modern slang?   2. What is the "perfect law of liberty"?   3. Does 1 Corinthians 15:28 mean that Jesus is inferior to the Father?   4. How can Christians "pray in the Spirit"?     Today's Offer: The King Is Crowned: 10 Ways Jesus's Ascension Matters For You   Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.   View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

Birmingham Vineyard Podcast
Formation - Part 2 - Pray in the Spirit - City Centre Site

Birmingham Vineyard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 24:17


Birmingham Vineyard Podcast
Formation - Part 2 - Pray in the Spirit - South Site

Birmingham Vineyard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 32:54


Destiny Capsules
LEARN TO PRAY IN THE SPIRIT

Destiny Capsules

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 3:24


Praying in the Spirit is the gateway to all spiritual realities. Learn to pray in the Spirit. This podcast will show you how. Be blessed.

The Victory Church Weekly Podcast
Episode 393: Exercise your God-given authority and pray in the Spirit!

The Victory Church Weekly Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 57:06


Welcome to the Victory Church Weekly Podcast! Reach out to me with any questions or comments about the show at pastor@victorychurchraleigh.com You can also read my daily blog at mitchhorton.com Get plugged in at Victory Church at victorychurchraleigh.com Hit subscribe, and turn on notifications so that you can get the podcast delivered daily on your phone!

Missionary Enterprises (New Creation Realities)
EP234 What does it mean to pray in the Spirit??

Missionary Enterprises (New Creation Realities)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 14:12


This Teaching is not about what the Word has to say about “prayer/praying” but more specifically praying “in the Spirit” which should affect all of our “praying/prayers”!

Kuza
How to Pray in the Spirit

Kuza

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 30:46


The scriptures, in many places, instruct Christians to pray in the Spirit. So how do we pray in the Spirit, and how is it beneficial to us as individuals and for the kingdom of God?Blog Link: https://kuzaapp.com/how-to-pray-in-the-spirit/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuzaappInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuzaappTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kuzaapp

New Life Irvine
What Does It Mean to Pray in the Spirit

New Life Irvine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023


The Bridge Church - Bluffton, SC
Unseen Battle // Pray in the Spirit

The Bridge Church - Bluffton, SC

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 43:36


There is a way for humans to reach into the Heavenly realm and participate in the spiritual battle that is taking place. God calls us to stand firm against the enemy and walk in victory. thebridgebluffton.com

Growing In God with Gary Hargrave
GIG169 Pray in the Spirit

Growing In God with Gary Hargrave

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 25:04


Growing In God Podcast Web Description: For the children of Israel in the wilderness, there was only one place they could go to pray. Their prayers to God had to happen in the Tent of Meeting in the presence of God. Today we can pray in any physical place we want, but in truth there is a place where we are to go when we pray. That place is the spirit realm where we communicate with God in His presence.   Show Notes: According to the Bible there is a specific place we are to go to pray. This is not something that gets much focus in the Church because we understand that we can pray anywhere we want to—at any place and at any time. But I feel it is wise to open our hearts to the teaching of the Scriptures about prayer and how prayer is to be accomplished. The Scriptures in fact direct us to pray in the Spirit. We are to enter the realm of spirit to engage in prayer.   Moses taught the people, “Don't just sit in your house. Don't just hang around the camp and pray. Leave where you are, walk to the tent of meeting, and pray where the presence of God is.” Yeshua (Jesus) also taught that we are not to pray where we are seen and heard by others. Instead, we are to go to our inner room, close the door, and pray to God alone in secret. And Paul taught that we are to pray at all times in the Spirit. All these teachings tell us to go to another place to pray. We are not to sit around in the natural level. We are to go to the spiritual level and pray in the presence of God who is Spirit.   It is essential for us to grasp how important it is to exercise our prayer life in the Spirit. We should enter the spirit realm when we pray. When we do not learn how to engage in prayer in the realm of spirit, we are actually losing the power and potential that is the purpose of our prayer. Reject this concept of praying to God as someone separate, in another place than you. In Christ we have the ability and the enabling to come into His presence. We are to commune with the Father and commune with the Son in a world of oneness, and this is where they are beckoning us to come.   Key Verses:   •       Ephesians 6:18. “Pray at all times in the Spirit.” •       1 Corinthians 14:13–15. “If I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.” •       Matthew 6:5–6. “Pray to your Father who is in secret.” •       John 12:26. “Where I am, there My servant will be also.” •       Matthew 17:1–3. “He was transfigured before them.” •       1 Corinthians 2:16. “We have the mind of Christ.” •       Romans 12:2. “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” •       Exodus 33:7–11. “Everyone who sought the LORD would go out to the tent of meeting.”   Quotes:   •       “There is a place of prayer that I believe the Lord has directed. And that place of prayer is in the Spirit.” •       “As we speak into this level of prayer and proclamation from the realm of spirit, that's when things will then change in the natural level.” •       “I want this for the Body of Christ—to enter into His presence and commune rather than to have some prayer that is just an expression of the natural world's separation from God.”   Takeaways:   1.    God has filled us with His Spirit, allowing us to pray in the Spirit in unknown tongues. But also, because we are filled with the Spirit, we have an enabling to enter into the world of spirit. And we must get it clear in our minds that we are to learn how to enter into the world of spirit and function there. 2.    Christ came to reconcile us to the Father, which we often focus on as being about the forgiveness of sin. And He did do that. But in doing that He opened the door for us to enter into the presence of the Father, just as Moses entered into the presence of the Father and spoke to Him face to face. If that door was open for Moses, how much more in Christ is it open to us? 3.    When we pray, we must first enter into the world of spirit, into the very presence of the Father where Christ dwells. And anytime that we pray just in a natural plane in some other place we are lacking the power of creativity. We are lacking the power to bring about the fulfillment of what we are praying for.

Freedom House's Podcast
Pray in The Glory

Freedom House's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 69:46


In this podcast, Pastor Justin preaches into how important it is for God's people to pray in the glory in order to see the glory of God.Support the show

Faith Center Paducah
Pray In The Spirit Of Grace || John Aitken 9-17-2023

Faith Center Paducah

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 49:20


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Living Spring Podcast
Armor Of God - Pray In The Spirit

Living Spring Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 34:13


Inside Grace with Alan Wright
Five Ways to Pray in the Spirit [Part 2]: Praying God's Word

Inside Grace with Alan Wright

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 21:40


There is a way for every Christian to “pray in the Spirit” – praying God's Word. Because all scripture is “God-breathed,” all of God's Word is full of the Spirit. Thus, when you pray God's Word, what you are praying is Spirit-filled.

Memorial Baptist Church Jefferson City
The WORLD, the FLESH and the DEVIL. Jesus has ALL authority. WE Pray in the Spirit_Pastor David_Aug 20

Memorial Baptist Church Jefferson City

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 38:31


Jesus has all authority! But, what does that mean for us? What do we make of the world, our flesh, and the devil?   Join us as we look at what Jesus authority means to us and how we respond by coming together to pray in the Spirit!   "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places...18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints..." - Ephesians 6:10-12,18     Sermon by: Pastor David   ------------    You are welcome and loved!    ------------   If you need prayer or help, please reach out to us! We are a church that desires to follow Jesus and seek His Kingdom as one body together in Him through loving Him with all we have and loving others.   In all we do, we seek to... worship the Lord passionately, connect authentically, grow to know the Lord deeply, and go and share the gospel boldly as One Body in Christ.     Maybe the Lord has brought you to this message for a reason.   "And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." -Matthew 28:18-20  

Inside Grace with Alan Wright
Five Ways to Pray in the Spirit [Part 1]: Why Prayer Matters to the Christian Life

Inside Grace with Alan Wright

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 25:04


According to surveys, there's something that more Americans will do this week than will drive a car or go to work. It's an activity that almost all Americans say they believe in and most claim it to be very important.But, if so many people think that prayer is so important, why do so few people report feeling good about their prayer lives? Why does prayer seem to be a struggle? Why do so many feel their prayers are powerless? Paul's answer is simple, compelling and direct: “praying at all times in the Spirit….” (Ephesians 6:18) The invitation to “pray in the Spirit” is part of the famous exhortation to put on the whole armor of God. Alongside of donning the helmet of salvation and utilized the shield of faith, we must learn to “pray in the Spirit.” But how?Join Pastor Alan Wright for Season 3 of Inside Grace to answer these questions and more! For more resources, visit www.pastoralan.org!

Música Cristiana (Gratis)
How Do We Pray in the Spirit?

Música Cristiana (Gratis)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 10:55


What do Paul and Jude mean when they command Christians to pray “in the Spirit” — and what would it mean to pray “out of the Spirit”?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3279340/advertisement

Transformando la mente
How Do We Pray in the Spirit?

Transformando la mente

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 10:55


What do Paul and Jude mean when they command Christians to pray “in the Spirit” — and what would it mean to pray “out of the Spirit”?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3279343/advertisement

Música Cristiana
How Do We Pray in the Spirit?

Música Cristiana

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 10:55


What do Paul and Jude mean when they command Christians to pray “in the Spirit” — and what would it mean to pray “out of the Spirit”?

Tu Historia Preferida
How Do We Pray in the Spirit?

Tu Historia Preferida

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 10:55


What do Paul and Jude mean when they command Christians to pray “in the Spirit” — and what would it mean to pray “out of the Spirit”?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4231678/advertisement

Jarvis Kingston
Put On The Full Armor Of God | God Brings Unity | Children Of Light | Be Imitators Of God | Pray In The Spirit On ALL Occasions | The Gospel

Jarvis Kingston

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 58:38


Sharing the Light Daily Radio Broadcast
Why Wouldn't Everyone Want to Pray in the Spirit? [Part 3]

Sharing the Light Daily Radio Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 24:54


Sharing the Light Daily Radio Broadcast
Why Wouldn't Everyone Want to Pray in the Spirit? [Part 2]

Sharing the Light Daily Radio Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 24:55


Sharing the Light Daily Radio Broadcast
Why Wouldn't Everyone Want to Pray in the Spirit? [Part 1]

Sharing the Light Daily Radio Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 25:02


The Proverbial Life
Sermon- “What does it mean to pray in the Spirit?”

The Proverbial Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 46:31


I pray you are blessed --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-proverbial-life/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-proverbial-life/support

Missio Dei Wrigleyville Podcast
Bond of Peace – Pray in the Spirit – Sam Tinken – 5.28.2023

Missio Dei Wrigleyville Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023


Metro Detroit Christian Church
Contend for the Faith, Pray in the Spirit | Peter Dresser

Metro Detroit Christian Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023


The Victory Church Weekly Podcast
Episode 318: Additional Reasons to pray in the spirit every day

The Victory Church Weekly Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 27:25


Welcome to the Victory Church Weekly Podcast! **Get my new book!: Change Your Mind to Change Your Life!** You can reach my daily blog at mitchhorton.com Get plugged in at Victory Church at victorychurchraleigh.com Hit subscribe, and turn on notifications so that you can get the podcast delivered daily on your phone!

The Rock YTH
THIS MEANS WAR II - Pray in the Spirit

The Rock YTH

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 23:56


Pastor Luke closes out our series on spiritual warfare out of Ephesians 6 by encouraging us to pray in the Spirit and to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Last night was so awesome! Check this message out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therockyth/message

Clifton Church of Christ Sermons
Your Will Be Done - 10 - Pray in the Spirit

Clifton Church of Christ Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 24:28


Destiny Church International Podcast
Superpower: Should I Pray in the Spirit?

Destiny Church International Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023


Join us as Pastor Rife gives us 3 reasons to pray in the Spirit. - Rife Stewart - Sunday, March 5, 2023

Destiny Church International Podcast
Superpower: Should I Pray in the Spirit?

Destiny Church International Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023


Join us as Pastor Rife gives us 3 reasons to pray in the Spirit. - Rife Stewart - Sunday, March 5, 2023

CURC Sermons – Covenant United Reformed Church

Pray in the Spirit Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20 Preacher: Rev. Adrian Dieleman Sermon Outline: Introduction The Necessity of Prayer The Occasion of Prayer The Diversity of Prayer The Manner of Prayer The People for Whom We Offer Prayer Prayer in the Spirit Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/CVku3PvcD1A Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 (King James Version) 10 Finally, my […] The post Pray in the Spirit appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Revolution Church
Spiritual Warfare-Pray In The Spirit- Ephesians 6: 10-18

Revolution Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 46:54


Spiritual Warfare-Pray In The Spirit- Ephesians 6: 10-18

Women World Leaders' Podcast
374. Walking in the Word, Pray in the Spirit at all Times

Women World Leaders' Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 17:25


Paul teaches us in Ephesians 6:18-23 to pray in the spirit at all times and on all occasions. What a great reminder as we wrap up 2022! God has a plan and purpose for you in 2023, learn how you can walk in His will through prayer.   *****   Welcome to Walking in the Word, the biblical teaching arm of the Women World Leaders podcast. I'm your host, Julie Jenkins. Thank you for joining us as we wrap up 2022 and head into 2023! Allow me to take a minute and say thank you for your involvement in Women World Leaders this year! Whether you have volunteered with the ministry, attended an in-person event, supported us through your donations, or simply listened to this podcast, please know that we value you! And more importantly, God sees and loves you! If you've missed any episodes this year, we encourage you to go back and listen to them or even download them so that you can share them with anyone God may put on your heart. As we study the Bible systematically together through this Women World Leaders podcast, please know that we are ONLY scratching the surface of all that God has for you in His Scripture – which is a living, breathing work of art created especially for you! I pray that you will return again and again to scripture daily, allowing God to speak to you where you are. We are excited to jump into 2023! If you have been around Women World Leaders for very long, you know that our ministry was founded on and is guided by prayer. Before we embark on ANY endeavor, we seek God's will. So whether you are reading our Voice of Truth magazine or stepping into an author's role in one of our books or anything in between, know that YOU are covered in prayer. One of our leaders recently commented that prayer is the best gift we can give anyone. I think that says it all! Prayer is so important that our first Leadership Connect of 2023 will be dedicated to learning more about prayer – I hope you will plan to join us for this time of learning and fellowship on the third Monday in January – that is January 16th at 7pm ET. You can join us from anywhere in the world – in fact, we often have leaders on from India, Australia, and Canada. To register to receive the Zoom link, visit our website – www. Womenworldleaders.com. And…as prayer is the cornerstone of our ministry, I thought it would be appropriate to wrap up 2022 by studying scripture about prayer. So today we will be studying Ephesians 6:18-23. Before we begin, let's pray. Dear Heavenly Father! Thank you for allowing us to Walk in your Word together. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to know you more and to hear your heart on a personal level as we spend time with you. Father, I ask that you would infiltrate the heart, mind, and soul of each woman listening today – teaching her what you want her to know, allowing her to hear directly from you. We praise and thank you for making this, our time together, possible. And we give all glory to you for every good and perfect gift that only you can supply. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen. Sit back and listen as I read the writing of the apostle Paul from Ephesians 6:18-23 from the New Living Translation. 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.[a] 19 And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God's mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.[b] 20 I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God's ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should. 21 To bring you up to date, Tychicus will give you a full report about what I am doing and how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper in the Lord's work. 22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you. 23 Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters,[c] and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness.   Paul begins this part of his letter by encouraging his readers to 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Prayer is part of the armor given to us by God. It is ALWAYS available to us …and God wants us to harness prayer continually! Calling on God is the means by which we can experience His PROTECTION, which enables us to stand strong against the schemes of the devil and the evil of the world. How do we pray continuously? On ALL occasions? Is that even possible? Yes, it is! We can pray on all occasions by living our lives devoted to God and by keeping Him in mind at all times. This requires staying alert to and being aware of God's presence. When we are, we will be more prone to offer quick prayers to God regularly throughout the day. We often condition ourselves and teach our kids to pray before meals and before bed. That is a great start! But what about the other 23 hours and 45 minutes a day? If you were side by side with someone all day every day, and they only acknowledged you for 15 minutes a day, you would just think they were downright rude! Don't be rude to God – acknowledge His presence! When you see a beautiful sight – thank Him! He created it! Tell Him - great job, God! When you need guidance – ask Him! How should I respond, God? What do YOU think? When you are worried, request His peace! He WILL carry your burden for you. When you are bored, look around…and revel in His glory. When you are in pain, rely on His comfort. No prayer is too small for God! He longs for you to turn to Him every moment! To see Him. To recognize His presence. To share your life with Him! God IS with you … all – the – time! What a treasure we each have simply in His presence! Paul goes on to say… Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. Once you start recognizing God's presence beside you, remember that He doesn't want you only to focus on what YOU need, but He wants you to petition Him for the needs of others. We as Christians MUST lift each other up in prayer. Look around – who can you stand in the gap for? That cranky store worker? – perhaps she needs God's strength to get through her day. What about teachers? Many of us entrust the care of our children into the hands of teachers every day. And teachers are usually overworked and underpaid. A teacher has to be prepared to challenge the student who may learn quickly, to patiently explain to the student who just doesn't get it, and to deal with emotional, psychological and even physical issues. Teachers NEED our prayers. What about our pastors and healthcare workers? They need our prayers for strength and wisdom and peace. And how much could an overanxious child thrive if someone were to pointedly pray for him? We all need prayer – and it is our honor to lift each other up to our Holy God. Ask God who He wants you to pray for! I used to hate waking up in the middle of the night - I would immediately think about the amount of work I had the next day and how those minutes of sleep I was losing were robbing me of needed energy and focus. But I've learned – I've learned that it isn't all about me! Now when I wake up in the middle of the night, I thank God for nudging me and I ask Him who He wants me to pray for at that very moment. Paul knows how important an army of prayer warriors is for each of us, that is why he says next 19 And pray for me, too. We each must be bold in asking for prayers for ourselves! Sister, what God has called you to is HUGE! He has a kingdom-purpose for your life – a mission that you were born for, gifted for, and particularly placed for! And yet, that mission that you are called to, I am here to tell you, absolutely can NOT be accomplished in your own strength – you need the strength of God Himself upholding you! And you need others around you who will petition the heavenlies on your behalf! None of us were meant to walk through this life alone, and YOUR purpose is intertwined with MY purpose. Do you have someone you can go to for prayer? We, at Women World Leaders would be honored to join with you in prayer! Please go to our website – womenworldleaders.com – and tell us how we can pray for you! Paul asks for prayer, not just for his own walk and daily life, but so that he can do the will of God – the purpose of his life. He says… Ask God to give me the right words so I can BOLDLY explain God's mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.[b]  Paul knew how vital his mission was! He knew that telling the good news of Christ was what he was supposed to do, but he also knew that by fulfilling that calling, he was risking his own death. Even as he wrote, he reminds us that He was in prison for living out his anointing – and he asked for prayers for strength and boldness to fulfill that calling – to not be intimidated by the schemes of the devil and the darkness of the world. My life is not in danger when I preach and teach the Word of God, so I truly can't imagine how Paul must have felt or the empowerment that he needed. But like Paul, my struggles are real. I am not in prison, but I fight against time constraints, pride, and fear of failure – and I, too, request your prayers that I may keep on with the good fight! Even as I ask for your prayers, I lift YOU up in prayer – because we each have a calling that is significant and important, and we must band together as God's ambassadors – as Women World Leaders – upholding each other, and most importantly, upholding the message of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Verse 21 tells us that Tychicus was delivering this letter to the Ephesians and that Tychicus was there to give a full update on Paul and encourage and strengthen them as Christians. Which should lead us to ask…who do I need to encourage today? Who can I strengthen with my words and actions? Maybe even with my demeanor? A quick text or a well-timed email can mean the world to someone. Eye contact and a smile – even across Zoom – can make a difference in someone's day and may be the encouragement she needs to just keep walking – and let's be honest, sometimes we all need that little push to just keep walking! As we close this year and step into a new one, let's re-commit to prayer in a way that will make the devil want to run in the opposite direction. As Paul ends his letter to the Ephesians, so we at Women World Leaders say to you… 23 Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters,[c] and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness. Dear Heavenly Father – you are gracious and glorious. You are our strength and our song. You are our provider and our peace. Jesus, I am reminded today that you know what we are walking through – because you walked on this earth in human form, and because you walk beside us each and every day. Father, I pray for strength and joy for my sister as she lives so courageously the life that you have called her to live. We are an army for You, God. Today we put on our armor and we walk forth in victory – knowing that you have won the battle and that evil and death are defeated. We are unified in you, we stand together for you, and we ask that you shine forth your light into this world for all the world to see as we live as imitators of you. God, we submit to you and we take joy in your peace and your presence. I ask your blessing and protection over each one listening today, may she see and know your true presence in her life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.