**UPDATE: We are just so happy to have all of you 20-somethings flock to requesting prayer! Our faithful God surely hears, and cares to His core! If you do not see a specific partner reply to your request, know that the LPM Staff have adopted you. We will pray for each of you, joyfully!
One of my favorite things about Twitter is that we can come to really love someone we wouldn’t have even known to like. Someone from an entirely different part of the country or the planet. Someone from a totally different tradition of our faith. Someone in another generation who serves God in a way that is fresh and exhilarating to us. I have a whole mental list of those and just this morning prayed for a number of young women that I’ve gotten to “know” there on that ridiculous stream of social media that I love. It is a young man that I’ve come to appreciate so much, however, that prompted this post. His name is Jefferson Bethke. I didn’t know anything about him until 6 months ago when Melissa, my youngest daughter, told me she enjoyed following him on Twitter. He is a great communicator God clearly has His hand upon and a poet who creates fantastic thought-provoking videos. I’m glad to have the privilege to tell you about him but that’s not why I’m bringing him up today. A week or so ago on Twitter he mentioned sitting on the airplane, moved with emotion over various testimonies he’d been reading of lives dramatically changed by Jesus Christ. It hit me right then that one of the things I loved best about him is that the young man simply has a pure heart. He just flat-out loves Jesus and loves people. It’s consistent in everything he says and writes. I felt an urgency right that moment to ask God to protect that holy passion and sustain it the length of his days.
And that’s when I thought of all of you in his same generation who really do want to honor God and fulfill the purpose for which He planted your feet on this earth.
Here’s what I want to say to you: you really can maintain a pure and fiery heart toward Christ and His mission on earth but make no mistake: you will not do it by accident.
If you want a pure heart, you better be willing to fight for it. You will not keep it any other way.
The first big relief is that we can’t conjure one up on our own. God alone can create in us a pure heart and renew a right spirit within us. (Psalm 51:10) He alone can set it ablaze with holy passion. But out of God’s sovereign wisdom, He determined that guarding the heart He formed and lit within us would, in many ways, fall to us. We’re to own part of that job.
Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23
Our second huge relief is that we can have a pure heart whether or not we have a pure past. Thank You, Jesus. If not, I and many others would be stuck for a lifetime with dark distorted hearts and deformed desires.
There are many other things more effective voices could tell you about guarding your heart toward Christ, toward people He’s sent you to serve and toward His mission on this planet. Ask them and learn from them. My purpose today is to pitch into the mix a couple of things that I’ve learned – and keep learning – in case any of it resonates with you. I also want to pray for you and call others to do the same. Here goes:
*Your heart will cool off if you do nothing to guard it. Jesus warned us in the 24th chapter of Matthew that “because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.” (V.12) We’re exposed to so much suffering and violence, pain, pretense, and wrongdoing in the world that, even as a defense against feeling so much, we’ll naturally thicken up. I’m certainly not suggesting we be less informed. Uninformed Christians can be a waste of light in the darkness. What I’m suggesting is that, if you want to keep a warm, feeling heart, you better be prepared to fight like mad for it.
*Over time, you can get really cynical. For one thing, cynicism can be really funny so we get drawn to it. It also tends to be cooler. You have to be willing to be one of those that the cynics could make fun of.
*You have to realize that guarding your heart means guarding its willingness to love and be exposed out there where it can get wronged or wounded. A couple of years ago I was researching God’s self-disclosure in Exodus 34:5-7 and stumbled onto something that totally changed the way I looked at guarding my heart. Here’s the segment so you can see it for yourself:
5 Then the LORD came down in the cloud and stood there with him and proclaimed his name, the LORD. 6 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, 7 maintaining love…
See that word “maintaining”? It is a form of the same Hebrew term used in Proverbs 4:23Â for “guarding” our hearts. In other words, a huge part of guarding my heart is maintaining love. It was a total game changer for me because somehow I had associated guarding my heart with keeping it sheltered. Try to fathom that God actively maintains His love toward us. He guards it. Using that same concept, He calls us to maintain our love toward other people. If I want to stay in love with my husband, for instance, I better actively practice maintaining it because, left to its nature, it will grow cold.
One of the things that God keeps teaching me to do is pray with everything in me and on an ongoing basis to love Jesus more than anything I can see or touch in this human realm. He promises in Scripture to grant us everything we pray in His will and in His name. (1 John 5:14-15)Â Since His greatest command was that we love (Mark 12:30-31), you can pray for it with absolute confidence that He’s going to do it. In fact, every time you ask God for it, go ahead and thank Him in advance that He’s going to accomplish it. He will. Then when He starts doing it, you start guarding it with all your might.
Ask Him continually to stir fire in your bones for His Word and for His mission. Ask Him to sustain it in you and teach you how to guard it through every inch of your lifespan. Only put up with a sense of spiritual flatness for a matter of days. That’s completely normal. But when it begins to turn into weeks, go face-down on that floor and ask God to give you insight into what seems off and to revive your heart. Don’t just accept coldness. Fight for love.
What is it you want from God? Pray for it feverishly! “Pursue love and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts.” That’s what 1 Corinthians 14:1 says.
Also ask others to pray these things over you. That’s what I am hoping this blog post will be about today.
Here’s what I’m asking all of you to do if you’re willing:
*Those of you in your 20’s, tell us at least your first name, where you’re from, and a little bit about you in a comment so that we can personalize our intercessions for you.
*The rest of you choose one of them to pray for (or two, if you have the time), let them know in a reply under their comment that you are adopting them for intercession for the next 14 days. Tell them where you’re from as well. I think they’ll like knowing that, too. As long as every 20-something gets signed-up for, it doesn’t matter if a number of you are praying for the same individual. If they’re like us, they’d be ecstatic to have the extra prayer covering. Pray as you feel led by God but, within that intercession, pray particularly for God to stir up and sustain a holy passion in them for Himself, His mission, and for people on this planet, and that they will be alert and proactive in guarding their hearts to last a lifetime. Ask God forthrightly to deliver them from any area of bondage, strengthen them in temptation, and deliver them from evil. Love them with all your might through prayer.
Let’s partner with this generation and intercede powerfully for them. They are the rising future of the church of Jesus Christ at this tumultuous time on the Kingdom calendar. Let’s pray them out there.
Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 ESV
PS. To our regular blog community: I put this in a comment but I’m afraid many of you may not see it.
I am grateful beyond expression for your participation on this post. Please move at the same pace that you see our 20-somethings sign up. In other words, if at our first moderation there are 15 of them, see that all 15 are spoken for then, instead of doubling and tripling up on the same small group, watch for others to be posted and claim those. Assume in about 48 hours that we’ll probably have around 80% of the 20-somethings that will end up participating. Still, check every couple of days for about a week to make sure everybody gets covered if you don’t mind. Sisters, this woman right here KNOWS how powerfully you pray. I’ve seen it. I’ve felt it. You are solid gold in the Kingdom of God! Pray for these young people like you’d want somebody to pray for your own children, whether or not you have any. Take them on as blood. Pray with faith and holy fire. Pray like the near future of the church depends on Jesus revealing Himself through them. They are so worth it. JESUS is so worth it.
I love you guys madly.
Beth
Hi! I’m Ashlee Jordan. I’m 24 years old. I’m a full time student at Liberty University Online, stay at home mom to 2 rowdy kids, a 2 year old daughter and a 3 year old son! My husband is an active duty Marine, we’ve been married for 6 years, high school sweet hearts, and just crazy about each other. Lately, Jesus has just totally romanced me and I didn’t even know what I was missing out on with Him until about 1 1/2 years ago. I was also and active duty Marine from 2007-2011 but I decided not to re-enlist so I could be with our kids, best decision I’ve made so far! I’ve been through some dark times but all along God was there and I’m so thankful for the joy I have found in Him. Pray for my children and my husband that God would consume them with His love and fill them with desire to seek and follow Him all of their days. I am blessed with a God-loving husband who is a wonderful spiritual leader and provider. We are just so blessed and covet your prayers.
Hi Ashlee, my name is Lynn Bonnett and am a wife of 20+ years and a mother of three (12,15,17). It is a blessing to pray for you and your young family. God has always been faithful to my family and I am convinced He will show you His great love and mercy everyday. I will be praying for you my sister.
Debbie from Norman, Ok
I’m honored to be praying over you and your family.
Dear Ashlee,
I’d be so happy to pray for you. I’m a military wife too – my husband is an Army chaplain. Thank you for serving! It’s a life many don’t understand fully – so thankful I can support you in prayer!
Hi my name is Rachel. I’m 26 and live in Indiana with my wonderful husband of just over a year and a half. I work as a pharmacist at a small hospital. I am desiring a deeper relationship with Christ and want to be on fire for him!
So excited to be praying over and for you. God is so excited about you and He is putting all the pieces of your life together in amazing ways…ways you may not see now, but HEIs: believe it! Praying tonite you will be drawn to Him through His Word!
Oops
sherry
Indianapolis
Rachel, I also work in a small hospital (don’t you love it??), and I love Jesus so much! I will be praying for you over the next 14 days and thereafter, too! May our Lord Jesus touch your heart in a mighty way! 🙂
Hi, my name is Danielle and I am 28 years old. I am from the Philadelphia Pennsylvania area. I recently have suffered from anxiety. This is something I have never had issues with in my 28 years. It came on all of the sudden and it is dibilitating. I am a SAHM of a beautiful 3 year old girl who is just the most precious thing. My heart cries out to God regularly to save me from this. I have sought counseling, spiritual guidance and medical intervention. I am just desperate to hear and feel God through this. I cry out to Him, yet somehow I can’t hear or see Him. My heart is overwhelmed. I have tried to memorize scripture to help me through these times, yet sometimes I just feel like I’m repeating words, like I just can’t feel God even though I’m desperately trying to…and want to…oh how I want to feel Him near, telling me that He will carry me through this. If anyone out there has suffered with anxiety, you know how gut-wrenching and soul-wrenching this can be. Thank you, Beth, for this opportunity to have someone pray for me. I want prayers almost as much as I want healing.
Hi Danielle. I am from Harrisburg, Pa. I will be praying for you and your precious daughter. Please keep your faith and trust in God. Do not let anxiety get the best of you. God is near and hears our prayers!
Oh, thank you, Jennifer! I feel so blessed to have you interceding on my behalf.
Lori-also from Pennsylvania.I am praying for you Danielle.
oops- Lori, age 40
Lori – thank you so very much for your prayers. They are greatly appreciated!!
Hi Danielle. Thank you for sharing. I too battled fear and anxiety since I was a child…honestly as long as I can remember it was there; I understand how debilitating it can be. But, I am living proof that it is a battle that can be won. I think it will always be the vice that I struggle most with in this life, but by God’s power it doesn’t control me anymore. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU! I know you will find victory too. If you have the time, sweet girl, I’m attaching a link to a blog I’ve written on here and there over the last few years. The most recent post is about how the Psalms have helped soothe my anxiety over the years. I hope it may be an encouragement to you.www.kristenjoymaddux.blogspot.com
Thank you oh so much, Kristen. Thank you for your prayers and thank you for encouraging me to find victory. Sometimes it can feel like it will never come, but I need to have faith in this fight. I am looking forward to checking out your blog post.
Danielle,
I am praying for you right now.
Lord Jesus I lift up my sweet sister to you right now in the midst of debilitating anxiety. Lord, the enemy is oppressing her and I pray over her your words “the LORD is my light and salvation, whom shall I fear, the LORD is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid.” LORD Jesus, take her and hide her in the secret place of your dwelling, hide her in the shadow of your wings, keep her as the apple of your eye. Fight for her LORD Jesus and renew and refresh her. Bring her heart to a place of health and strength so that she can glory in your presence and lift up her voice to you again,
Danielle, don’t give up! The LORD will deliver you. Be faithful and HANG ON to him. That’s what it means to WAIT upon the LORD. Qavah = means to bind or twist yourself onto him. I know the way can seem dark and scary but HE WILL deliver you.
Heidi
Thank you dear sister for your prayer. I need the intercession of the faithful on my behalf. It’s interesting that you stated “Qavah – means to bind or twist yourself onto him.” I constantly pray in the morning before my feet even hit the ground that He would “bind my wandering heart to Thee”…sometimes it’s harder than I’d like it to be.
Danielle, I am praying for you and will continue to do so in the days to come. May our Father, who called you to be His dearly loved child, overpower you with Himself at this difficult time in your life! Rest in His arms of love and claim His promises, for He is faithful even in those times when we are not. May you know beyond a shadow of doubt His peace that passes all understanding! Be blessed beyond measure!
In His love, Rosalye, Vicksburg, MS
1 Cor. 12:9-10
Yes,Rosalye, I crave that “peace that passes all understanding”! In the midst of anxiety, all I desire is peace…it just doesn’t seem to desire me sometimes. Thank you so much for your prayers. I feel incredibly blessed.
Hi Danielle ! My name is Selina and I am an old-fashioned God fearing, Bible believing child of God from Kentucky who is so honored to be able cover you in prayer. I know how hard anxiety issues can be as I have suffered them myself. We serve a God that is bigger than anything Satan can ever throw at us so keep your chin up my dear, sweet, sister. Help is on the way. God has heard your cry. I love you so dearly.
Selina- thank you for your prayers all the way from Kentucky! I am so blessed by your willingness to pray for someone you don’t even know.
Hi Danielle,
I’m Nancy and live in Baltimore Md.
I have a daughter who also deals with anxiety.
Try upping your magnesium. There’s a book called The Magnesium Miracle you may want to check into. Magnesium deficiency can cause anxiety.
I will pray for The Lord to calm you and set your heart on fire for him.
Take care dear.
Nancy – thank you for your sweet suggestions. I have not heard of the book, but I will look into it. Thank you very much for your prayers. They are greatly needed and appreciated.
I am so honored and humbled to pray for you. I know all about anxiety! I understand what it is to feel like you are not being heard as you cry out with gut wrenching prayers. I asked the Lord to show me who to pray for and as soon as I saw your post I knew you were the one for me to pray for. I want to stand in the gap for you. I want you to know that you are loved and that Christ has sent me to be a prayer warrior for you. Over the next two weeks I want to pray for you to be able to praise Him in the midst of this trial. I am praying that you will keep your eyes on Jesus. I am praying that you will receive all of the love that He has for you and that in your heart and mind you will know that you are cared for and loved and that God is sovereign and he is in complete control. My heart goes out to you more than you know. From experience I can say that He has a plan for you. Praying that you receive healing and experience His Presence and you will be filled with His Truth.
Jodi – thank you so much for asking God to guide you to who you should pray for. I was asking God to guide someone to pray for me. He obviously orchestrated this in His perfect way. Thank you for standing in that gap for me. I feel as though I have prayed so desperately that I don’t even know what to pray anymore. Thank you for being willing to intercede for me. My heart cannot thank you enough.
Danielle,
I am checking in with you to see how things are going for you. I have been praying for you everyday. The Lord brings me to remember you each day.
I’ve been praying for your health physically speaking and also for your heart to be receptive of His great and abundant love.
Just before you posted your prayer request I was in the midst of some medical problems that were affecting my hormones and yes my sanity. My anxiety level was through the roof. I experienced my troubles after a surgery. It has catapulted me into a new season and renewed dependance on a loving and merciful God. Jesus has done everything for us! He meets and exceeds ALL of our needs. He formed us and knows that we are but dust.
Keep praising Him in the midst of the storms that are in your life and the ones that are to come. Keep your eyes fixed on the One that is raised up.
Love and blessings to you in Christ.
Jodi – thank you for your continued prayers!! I cannot tell you how much it means to me that you and fellow sisters are praying for me. It is a daily battle…one that is exhausting at best…but I am thankful for prayers of the faithful to bring me to the throne of grace. You have blessed me so much already with your prayers and encouragement. I am humbled by your faithfulness and encouragement. This is a dark journey to be on – a journey that I am not familiar with in the least. I find myself wanting to be connected to people that have gone through this and have come up out of the trenches on the other side… People who have been restored because that is what I want desperately. I am working on my physical health as this has taken a toll on me. Thank you again and I pray that God heaps blessings upon you for your love of others!!
Praying for you!
Melissa
Kentucky
Melissa – thank you for being willing to pray for me! May you be blessed because of it!
Danielle,
I count it a privileged and honor to pray for you!
Stay in that word girl, even if it just feels like words right now, it is powerful.
You are loved!
Marita Reese
Maricopa, AZ
Marita, thank you for the encouragement to stay in the Word. This can get so trying sometimes that I can let His Word lose it’s “potency” to me…if that makes any sense at all. Thank you for the encouragement though and especially the prayers!
Hi Danielle,
As I read your post I thought I could have wrote this myself. I’m also 28 and I was in your exact place this time last year. I was doing everything I could think of to overcome the anxiety that was paralyzing my life. Even though it was a daily struggle and a long road, God has finally given me peace and I will be praying that he gives you the strength to keep seeking and praying and reading and trusting Him daily to get you through to the peace he gives us. You may already know these verses but I grasped this scripture so tightly. Philippians 4:6-9. Don’t give up on God Danielle because He WON’T give up on you. I’ll be praying for you daily over the next few weeks! God Bless!!
Angela – oh thank you so much for reassuring me that God will get me through this. I have longed to talk to someone who has walked this road before and has come out on the other side. I’d love to hear more of your story. Thank you for your encouragement and your prayers. I am overwhelmed with the love that has been poured out.
Danielle,
I know what you are feeling. I went through a hard time when I was younger. I read a verse one day, For God did not give me a spirit of fear, but of power love and a sound mind. I remember thinking, God did not give me fear. This is satan and I will give him NO power in my life! That’s when the spiit of power came in. When I started to feel that way I knew I had power over satan through God’s word. The word of God is your sword, Ephesians 6:17. Satan runs from the name of Jesus! Tell satan to leave you alone, he is not stealing your joy! Praise God and thank Him all day! I will be praising God with you!
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and suplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Linda – thank you oh so much for your prayers and your encouragement to continue to praise God during this trying time. “I will praise You in this storm” Thank you, Linda!
Danielle, I would be happy to pray for you. I too suffered from anxiety and the Lord did deliver me in His time. By the way, I’m Lynda from Ocala Florida. I am so excited to lift you up. LYNDA
Lynda – your words “I am so excited to lift you up” really had an impact on me. I’m not sure anyone has told me that they were excited to pray for me. Thank you for that! Praising God that you were delivered from your anxiety!
I would love to pray for Danielle. We are studying release from the bondage of fear in our bible study. I will pray for some of the tools we are learning from God to release you from this lie from Satan.
Thank you, Jeanette, for your prayers! I am so very thankful for you. If you don’t mind me asking, are you using a specific book or program for your Bible study? I’d love a recommendation.
Hi Danielle, The books are >>>> STUCK by Jennie Allen and >>>>>WHAT WOMEN FEAR by Angie Smith>>> They have been really good and enabled us to have great discussions. Let’s us know we are not alone in our fears. Praying the tools from these books may help you with all the prayers for God to open your eyes to the truth that He is faithful and will never leave you no matter what. May God’s peace rest in your heart and mind the next time that feeling of fear wants to enter. We learned to say “Get behind Jesus, Satan” and he has to flee. (: Love you sister in Christ, Jeanette
Thank you, Jeanette. I will have to look that book up. Again, thank you for the prayers…so very needed and appreciated.
Hi Danielle, Just checking in to say I am praying for you today. I hope joy is returning to your heart just knowing that so many sisters in Christ are lifting you up to God our Father. With spring in the air I hope the flowers and birds singing are bringing you happiness and energy for your day. Smile because you are loved by me and Jesus. Jeanette
I just saw this! Thank you, Jeanette. I am currently in a whirlwind of doctor appointments, counselor appointments, tests and recommendations. My mind is swirling and all I want to do is go back to my life before anxiety. Thank you so much for your prayers. I covet the prayers of my fellow sisters (and brothers!) in Christ. Please pray for healing and/or answers. I am having such a hard time with this because it is interfering not only with my ability to carry out my normal every day functions, but also I cannot serve others which I love to do. I have found myself not being able to offer to make a meal for the new parents in our church because I just can’t handle the thought of it. I can’t offer to babysit someone’s child because I can’t guarantee how I will feel on that specific day. Really, it’s just taken away my joy and my ability to bring joy to others life and frankly, that just makes me mad. I am a Child of the King and I should have joy! I DID have joy and something robbed me of it. Something i have yet to discover what it is. My heart cries out to God to reveal Himself to me…so far He’s chosen to be descrete…or so it seems. Jeanette, I cannot thank you enough for your prayers. You have no idea how you’ve impacted the Kingdom of God.
Hi, I’m Becca from TN. I am a SAHM also: my daughter is 7 and my son is 2. I am honored to pray for you in these next couple of weeks 🙂
When praying scripture, know this: regardless of when you can’t feel it, it is always truth & it is powerful. Don’t give up speaking it, and don’t give up hope!
2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen and guard you from the evil one.”
Ps- if you’re feeling twitterific, you can tweet me @theNewBec 🙂
Thank you for your prayers, Becca! And thank you for your encouragement on Scripture. I will take it to heart. I will look you up on Twitter!
Just wanted to let you know that I’m still praying for you.
What a good reminder!
My name is Tabitha. I am 28 and living in California. I’m a PhD student and a mom to three beautiful little girls (a 3 year old and twin 9 month olds). Right now, I am primarily taking care of my kiddos while I write my dissertation on the side. But I get the sense that God is sending me in a different direction than I thought I was going when I started my graduate program. In particular, I am wanting more and more to change my career path and attend seminary.
I would love prayer to love the Lord our God with all my heart, soul and strength and to love my neighbor as myself. I would also appreciate prayers for direction in my career (including how long to stay with my girls), that His will would be obvious in my life. And that I would yield to His calling. I would also appreciate prayer that I (and my husband) would teach our girls to love God with all their heart, soul and strength. Last, I would appreciate prayer to be a dedicated and loving spouse that is the perfect ‘help meet’ for my man.
Hello Tabitha, I would love to pray for you! I have a 12 year old and 11 year old triplets. I can empathize with you! It’s tough work and life impacting work. I am honored to pray for you, your beautiful children and your hubby.
Oops, forgot to tell you that I’m from northern Nevada and married 21 years.
Thank you so much for your prayers!
Hello!
My name is Bethany. I recently turned 26 and I live in NC with my hubby who is in the military. I work as a pediatric speech pathologist and I love my job. 🙂 we moved here about a year ago from Michigan and spirituality it’s been tough for us. It took us until January to find a church that fit and in that time our passion for Him took a hit and we became quite discouraged. We now attend a wonderful church but we could use prayers that our passion for Christ will grow and we will live it everyday especially through our marriage. I’d also like prayers for connections with spiritual young couples in our area.
Hi Bethany!
I am a pediatric SLP also. The best field in the world! I had a private practice until our move to another state last summer. Moving and finding a church home is hard. I am honored to pray for you and your husband.
Donna
Forgot to say: I’m now a star-state Texan!!!!!!
Hi Bethany,
My name is Veronica. I’m 30 years old and currently manage and practice occupational therapy in a private pediatric clinic alongside speech an language pathologists. I will be praying and thinking of you!
Hi Bethany!! My name is PJ and I would LOVE to pray for you! We used to live in North Carolina and loved it there. Now we live near Atlanta, Georgia. Just a note of encouragement…when we moved here to Georgia, it took me a while to find some solid spiritual friends. After much prayer, God brought me the best of friends and I couldn’t be more grateful. I will definitely be praying for you and your husband to make some great connections with other Godly young couples and for a renewed passion for Christ. Be encouraged, sweet Bethany! Much love sent your way!
I am a student at UGA, and I am so excited about the journey the Lord is about to take me on as I leave to work at camp and move states for the fall. I’ve really been praying that I would believe the Lord’s love and know that Jesus alone satisfies!
Laura,
Hi little Sis! I am happy to pray for you each day. 🙂 I grew up in the Pennsylvania, got married shortly after graduating from college, stay at home wife, mostly emptynester with 3 sons 27,23,18. Always knew God and received Jesus as Savior 1980. He’s blessed me all my life, abundantly, and if I’m not in His Word everyday… well let’s just say, like I need water, I need to be in His Word each day.
Praying for you Laura!!!
Thank you so much Carol!! This is such an incredible blessing!
I’m just going to keep praying for you, Laura, indefinitely, in the precious name of Jesus! : )
Hi there! 🙂
I’m 24 years old, will be married to my wonderful husband for 3 years this June, and are welcoming our first baby any day now! Thank you for picking us 20-somethings up in prayer. Interceding for us with the wisdom that you’ve gained from years is powerful and so appreciated by us.
I would love prayer over me and my husband as we start the journey of parenthood and welcoming our baby boy. Very rarely for me to I get “scared” or “insecure” for too long about things. Satan has put lies of insecurity/fear in my mind about being a mom & delivery. I want nothing more than to lead my son to the throne and grow him up to be a man after God’s own heart. I recognize that the insecurity I feel is a lie and the Lord has been good to encourage me and fight for/with me through them. Please pray for that and that our marriage would only be strengthened and united more through this new life!
Lastly, pray that I would be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading in my day-to-day life and in opportunities. Even if it’s saying something to someone in the grocery store. Not only would I be sensitive to it, but I would be obedient. I want to be apart of His Kingdom and I want to live for more than the temporary very badly.
My thanks for your prayers abounds!
Hi Amanda I am Crystal from Texas. I would be honored to pray for you and your precious family!!!! I have babies that are 7years old and 6years old. Rarely a day goes by that I don’t ask myself the question of if I am a good mommy. The enemy would love to make us question our ability. When I first had my daughter I was looking at her sweet face thinking am I really ready to take care of someone so precious. Then The Lord spoke to my heart “I could have given her to anyone and I gave her to you because I knew you would be the perfect mom for her.” All of a sudden all the pressure lifted from my shoulders. You are going to be an amazing mommy. I will be praying as well for your delivery. God has so many promises in the word about how we don’t have to have our babies like everyone else. The book Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize is incredible!! It is full of scripture to pray over your labor and full of great testimonies of supernatural labors. I will be praying for an easy quick delivery!!!
I will also be praying for your boldness!!! You get ready God will begin to open amazing doors!!!
xoxo
Amanda~
First a big congratulations on your upcoming arrival!! Praying for the peace that passes all understanding as you face this upcoming delivery and also as you step into the more physical role of motherhood. God has given this specific child to you. May you embrace the journey of parenthood under God’s umbrella of grace. Seek Him first and lay it all at His feet daily. Praying also for your marriage. May your bond grow stronger as you unite together in raising a Godly son. Always remember that it is a joint effort and each of you will have things to contribute, be open and honest.
All for His Kingdom,
Carrie
New Jersey
Hello! My name is Leann,25, and I am currently living in Greeneville , TN. My husband and I just celebrated our 2 year anniversary! I truly could not have ask for a better man in my life !
I am currently not in college due to family issues and had to drop and now am not able to go back because of financial issues. My husband is also a college student ,part time, an works over full time hours. I work as a hostess and server at a hotel, my job is far from ideal for me. I have back/leg joint issues and the job is just makin it worse. I have even searching for a better paying position that is my as hard on my body, but just haven’t had any offers.
I want to finish college and be able to help our family financially.
I could go on but I could go on for hours about our ambitions and goals…
Thank you in advance !
Leann
Hi I am Crystal from Texas. I would love to pray with and for you!!!
Psalm 20:4 says that He will give you the desires of your heart and make your plans succeed.
Deuteronomy 15:6 says that He will cause you to lend to many nations and not have to borrow.
I will be praying that the God who placed the dream in you and your husbands heart for more will make a way when there seems no way. He alone is the dream giver and the dream fulfiller. I am confident that He is more than able. I will also be praying healing and strength to your body. That every pain and discomfort will go in Jesus name!!! Isaiah 53:5 declare that by His stripes you were healed. I am believing for you my sweet friend. I hope even know as you read this that hope will arise back within your heart!!!
XOXOXO
Hi! I’m Brandi and I’m 28 years old. I’m from South Carolina, but am currently living in Guam with my husband and 3 year old daughter. (No, we’re not military.) God has shown me His vision for my life so I would welcome prayers on listening to and following Him for guidance regarding that vision. Also, prayer for my husband who will be taking his professional engineering licensing test soon. And, for our 3 year old daughter to be healthy & smart, and love God.
My prayer for my entire family is that we seek God more and more each day. That His love continues to transform us into His image.
Thanks!
My name is Vanessa and I’m 26 years old. I’m from a small town in Kansas. My husband and I have recently been blessed with the privilege of bringing home a baby girl to raise in His ways. I have graduated nursing school but have been staying home with Tessa this past 6 months. The verse from Ephesians 2:10 about being God’s masterpiece created anew in Christ Jesus so we can do the good things He has prepared in advance for us to do has been on my heart lately and I am asking God to give me a humble heart and take my place in His kingdom calendar and be willing to follow Him with all my heart any where He would lead me. Any prayer to be the mother Tessa needs and wife my husband needs would mean more to me than my words could ever express. These studies have ignited a passion to know Christ more intimately with each passing day and I pray God’s hand and direction on each of you as you seek to live for Him and know Him. Thank you faithful prayer warriors! Some day I’ll be able to express to you how much it meant when we’re living with our King!
Hi Vanessa my name is Brenda and I also live in Kansas. It will be my pleasure to lift you up before our Mighty God for the next two weeks. I am a mother of four ranging in age from 32 to 19. My greatest prayer for each of them is to have an intimate relationship with Jesus. So I know your heartbeat as a mom.
My name is Mallory Jones. I’m a 20 year old college student in North Carolina. I would love as mug prayer as I can get for my health. I have 24/7 constant excruciating pain in my head or almost six months now. Doctors can’t figure out why it’s there or how to treat as I have failed to respond to multiple medications and medication combinations. I have an appointment scheduled with a specialist at Duke but it’s not until June 19th. Please pray for peace that only God can give, relief, renewed hope, and wisdom for the specialist when I see him. I’m not necessarily praying for healing because if this is what God wants my life to look like, I want to bring Him glory ultimately, but I need peace and renewed hope to be okay in the meantime.
Mallory
God healed me from Lupus many years ago and recently had a significant car wreck. God chose not to heal these injuries instantly but is writing the most amazing story through the suffering. I am praying specifically that you are healed but that through this His Glory shines through you as you walk this difficult path.
Connie, thank you so much for your prayers! I agree, I have seen God writing a beautiful story through my suffering, it’s just sometimes hard to stay focused on that. But again, thank you for praying for me! If you would like to hear updates on how things go, feel free to email me at [email protected].
Mallory, I am going to start praying for you now, not just for 14 days, but for a long time. No matter how long your “thorn” is going to be with you, may it bring you close to God and open your heart and soul to our dear Lord’s leading. Hang in there!
Keneta, it’s amazing that you mentioned “thorn” because I have 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 taped to my wall and it says “there was given me a thorn in my flesh”. It’s a reminder that it’s okay to be weak. Thank you so much for the prayers. If you would like to keep in contact so I can update you, feel free to email me at [email protected].
Hello!
I am Katie, I am 24 and live in snowy (yes, snowy in April) Minnesota.
I have tried several times to write in this box…and I just can’t. The words won’t come, but my tears do.
Pray for protection over my loved one’s and my relationship. I can feel Satan at work, and (this had me wake up in a sweat) recently had a dream of a demon laughing, mocking, and taunting our relationship. I love this man, and he has been an absolute GIFT from the Father. It is the most horrifying and heart wrenching thing watching it crumble.
It has been a painful year. A year that has all but defeated me. I desperately need to give this situation to God and need to feel his love. I need to be covered in prayer, and my relationship does too. I want God’s love to be exemplified…and it hasn’t been.
Love to my sisters in Christ,
Katie
Katie,
I don’t know your situation, but I know the feeling of being defeated and needing prayer. I’d like to adopt you and keep you in my prayers! As sisters in Christ I know it’s important to stick together and cover each other in prayer, stay strong and keep your eyes on Him.
Love,
Lauren
Katie,
Hi! My name is Deb and I’m a MN girl, too. 🙂 It is an honor to pray for you.
Hi Katie!
We just had snow last night in Rochester, MN, on top of the daffodil and tulip greens that are trying to grow. Please send sun, Lord!
I will be praying for you in the next two weeks:
for God’s protection for you and your loved one,
for God’s grace to help you do what you need to do
(2 Cor. 9:8),
for Christ’s peace to guard your heart (Phil. 4:7)
for you to trust God so that joy and peace and
hope will overflow in you (Romans 15:13).
To God’s glory!
Katie, my name is Georgia. I am from Michigan. I will pray for you.
Hi Katie!
I am Veronica and also currently live in Minnesota ( ugh will it ever stop snowing!) I am originally from Southern California and moved here a few years ago! I will be praying for you and your relationship!
Katie, I will definitely be pouring prayer over you and your relationship. I’ve just come through dealing with some pretty unhealthy relationships, and seeking to find healthy ones… and the biggest thing I’ve learned is that God IS SOOO FAITHFUL. He will never leave you! Don’t give up, keep being intentional in your walk! I hope that God will reveal Himself to you big time this week, and cradle you in His arms!
I’m 30 (just squeaked into the other group this time lol) from Pennsburg, PA, but I will be traveling to the UK over the next couple weeks. Take care and God bless you, sister!
Humbly asking for prayer for two college boys, Mack Oliphant, about to be 21 and Parker Murray, 22. Mack is our son and Parker our nephew. Both are students at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC. Both have always felt God’s call on their lives and are headed out this summer into the mission field and one to the far, far corners of that field. I pray God will guard those two hearts that love Him so and thank you all for covering these two precious young men.
Ann, I will be in prayer for them.
I graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne almost two years ago! 🙂
My name is Jordin and I’m from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
I am blessed to be serving in the ministry areas of youth, young adults, recreation, senior adults and outreach. Some aspects of these ministries are in the beginning phases and I so desperately want to see God’s will being done in the lives that they reach. I am praying for opportunities to serve and love the people of God with a pure heart. A heart that defends, but isn’t defensive; a heart that stands firm, but doesn’t build walls. I am praying for an obedience to the call of God that doesn’t hesitate, but immediately trusts and acts.
Thank you for your prayers!
I will commit to pray for you. Beginning phases can be so exciting and fresh. I pray that you follow God’s hopes and plans for you. He loves you so. I will pray for a heart that stands firm. I truly resonate your asking that it not be defensive or build walls. What a bold and honest request from our Lord. I pray for your submission to his will. Oh what a wonderful adventure you will have with Him. Take care and may He bless you fully.
Hi! I’m Cassandra from Marienville, Pennsylvania. I turned 24 yesterday 🙂
I will be out of college for 2 years in May. I haven’t yet found a job. My calling from God is to work in youth ministry. I know that the perfect job is out there… I just haven’t found it yet.
I also live with my parents. It’s always hard to move back in with family after the freedom of college. It’s extra hard because they are unbelievers, unbelievers who are very harsh towards my faith.
I could use prayer for:
-perseverance, guidance, and wisdom in searching for a job
-to hear what God is calling me to do and the courage and faith to walk out in obedience
-that I can break the chains of my family’s generational bondage
… and honestly whatever else the Lord lays on your heart.
Thank you in advanced for choosing to walk this small piece of my journey with God!
Cassandra, my name is Georgia. I am from Michigan. I will pray for you.
Praying for you Cassandra! And Happy belated birthday!!! He is so faithful & know he will place you in the exact job that is needed!
Hi Cassandra! Am praying for you, especially as you continue to wait upon Him. I too have sensed His calling into full time ministry but am still waiting myself. He continues to reveal to me the word “preparation” and I know He’s doing just that in my waiting period. May you not settle for anything less than His best for you – temptations will come, but I trust He will have you shake ’em off and give you His discernment in making the right choice…those often do not look like what we want them to. Praying our chain breaking God will cast off and out anything that attempts to hinder you. He’s got it, and He’s got you and is not letting go. Amen. You can contact this PA girl, me, at: [email protected] anytime. Look forward to hearing & seeing what He does in and through you!
Hi! My name is Becky Bennett, from Brewer, Maine. I am 27 years old, the wife of an amazing worship and outreach pastor, and the mom of two beautiful little girls, Ava Grace (almost 3) and Avianna Faith (1).
Our family is very busy with pastoral life with our church, and my husband and I are active in our own music ministry, as well. Please pray for Jesus’ ministry through us, for strength and encouragement, for protection from enemy attacks, and for rest. Please pray for our music, that God will work beautifully in people’s hearts through us. Please pray for our girls, that God will set them on fire for Him! Please pray for our marriage, that Jesus will continue to unify us and draw us deeper in Him together, and that He will open windows of time for me and my husband to get to spend together (we need it!).
Thank you so much for this! Blessings!!
First, thank you so much for doing this! So much of this post resonates with me.
My name is Kyla. I’m from Washington and I’m 28 years old. I’ve been in my current job for the last 5 1/2 years, but I feel God is calling me to more. I’ve become more active in my church lately, and I think I know what He wants me to do, but it’s a huge change and requires going back to school, which I’m not sure how I’ll be able to afford. I know God will show me a way if it’s what I’m supposed to do, but I need Him to grant me the courage to do it and to learn to trust in Him more fully. Please pray for me to receive guidance and courage and to find a way to go back to school.
Also, I am unmarried and have become involved with a man who lives in another state. It’s been the godliest friendship/relationship I’ve ever had, but the distance is a big concern for both of us. Please pray that God shows us a way to be together, if that’s His plan for us.
Thank you for your prayers.
Hi I’m Lindsey. I’m a 24 year old from North Carolina. I do love Jesus. My world as I know it is rapidly changing. Sometimes it makes me wonder what God is up to. Recently, I’ve stepped away from a relationship with a sex addict realizing that in staying with him I wasn’t doing myself any good ( when he continued in his life of sin I began to doubt everything God has told me that I am..furthermore I was raised to save myself for marriage and I’ve been successful however satan isn’t kind to a girl like me) every day was like and can still be a mental minefield (it’s been since December). However, God is good…despite my ability to articulate it all the time He remains faithful. On top of my relationship issues my best friends and accountability partners are all out of state because of marriage or jobs. I also took a step away from YoungLife after volunteering for the last 3 years because of the relationship previously stated that left me an emotional mess. So lately, I’ve felt like a ship without a rudder, and in lack of a community. In 2004, I realized that God was calling me to missions. After speaking with some wise people on the subject decided it was best to finish schooling..I’ve yet to finish and I’m completely not satisfied. Please pray with me for direction and the deepest fulfillment I can receive in Jesus.
Your sister,
Lindsey
Hello, My name is Katlin. I am currently living in Southern CA working for the Walt Disney Company. I have broken my back at work and would love prayer for that. I am also feeling led to go back into missions. Prayer for clarifcation would be greatly apprciated as well as trust in the Lord that if it is His will prayer support and finacial support will be met.
Hi! I’m Caitlin and I’m 26 from Lexington, KY.
I’m in graduate school for OT have such a wonderful support system from friends and family, but am fighting an internal battle that many aren’t aware of.
Please prayer for healing both spiritually and physically and for health answers. The struggle is overwhelming. Also, please pray for strength. I am looking for peace and trying to remain faithful.
Thank you! All my love.
Caitlin
Hi Caitlin
I asked The Lord to stir my heart when I saw the one I was to pray for. My heart leapt when I saw that you are from my city. You are just a little younger than my own children. I love your age group and long to see you emerge as strong leaders in the body of Christ. So I pray for spiritual healing and growth for you. And that you remain faithful to The Lord.
You also caught my attention because even though you have a strong support group you are not able to share your struggle with them. I too find it difficult to share some of the brokenness and pain in my heart just because it is embarrassing. Today as I talked with a young woman I mentor I longed to ask her to pray through a matter but could not voice it. So I feel your pain. God on the other hand immediately answered one of the requests I did voice causing me to sigh because I didn’t speak up about the more urgent issue.
I am thankful that you have this resource to ask for help and pray that God will draw you into his presence and empower you to overcome anything that hinders you from doing the things he has called you to do. I pray for peace in your struggles, that you will feel Gods power enabling you when you are tempted to stray from him. That God will reveal truth to you and guide you as you walk through the fiery trials each day.
Also for healing with health issues and wisdom to deal with this.
Just think, someone you do not know, loves you and prays for you, right here in your very own city.
Love and prayer
Charlotte
Charlotte,
I just wanted to thank you for bringing me peace. Thank you for caring and thank you for being the wonderful person you are. Today has been particularly emotional and I needed your message. I look forward to praying for you tonight also.
ALL MY LOVE
Caitlin
My name is Megan and I’m 22 years old from North Texas. I could really use some prayers for clarification of God’s direction for my life and for peace over His will for me.
Hi!
My name is Holly. I am 21 years old working in full time children’s ministry, going to school, and have an amazing boyfriend, who has been my best friend since 14 years old. I have a lot on my plate. I’m also juggling leading two small groups (one for high school girls and one college age). The one thing these past few weeks that I am learning more deeply about is the Holy Spirit’s power. I’m praying to just experience it more. I’m praying to be reminded to ask for the Spirit’s help in every situation and decision.
Thank you!
Hello! My name is Erin, and I live in Missouri. I’m 24 years old, and I teach kindergarten! Please pray that my passion would stay alive, and I would yearn to know God more and more each day.
My name is Jordan. I am 24 years old, female from NC. I grew up in a Pastors home, became a Christian at age 10 and have been walking with The Lord ever since. I feel called to the mission field to train and equip leaders around the world. I have already been to Haiti, Mexico, Brazil, Fiji and Kiribati. There are MANY more places on my heart. I grew up as a PK and so Leadership and Church life is all I’ve ever known. My path feels a bit lonely because I have experienced a lot of persecution being called “too intense” a “goodie two shoes” and put down in other countries because I am a young, single female. Sometimes it just seems like it would be easier to do my calling if I were married and had my husband as a partner and covering. However, I am so discouraged in this area I’ve simply given up and told God I will go and do whatever He says even if I have to do it alone forever. Please pray for more GRACE and Wisdom in this season to hear His voice.
Hi! My name is Britni. I’m 24 years old and teach kindergarten in a rural suburb of Ohio. One of the desires nearest and dearest to my heart has always been the desire to be a wife and mom, and lately that desire has been stronger than ever. Despite my eagerness to start that chapter of my life, I’m single and struggling to have peace and trust God’s control in this situation. I’m weary of ‘walking alone’ and am so ready for God to change the seasons in my life. Thank you so very much for praying for me!!
Hi Britni! I am only 27 but when I saw your post I saw so much of myself in it so from one twenty-something to another know that I’d be honored to pray for you these next 2 weeks. I pray God’s blessings on you!
Kristin
Thank you so much Kristin! This season can be so trying and awkward at times, and I cannot express how appreciative I am of your prayers. I will lift you up as well. God is faithful! : )
My name is Kristin and I live in Searcy, AR. I’m 27 and I work part time as an adoption social worker. I am also finishing my second year of pharmacy school so I pretty much run myself ragged keeping up with everything. I would really appreciate prayers asking God to continue to deepen my love for him and his word as I juggle these daily responsibilities. Please pray that God would continue to guide me and strengthen me at just the right time and in just the right way as I know he will. Thank you for your prayers!
I am in my late twenties and about to be married in just a few short months. God has been so faithful to me and I want my life to always honor and please God, an offering to Him. He alone is worthy. I want Him to have full control and full reign in my life. I want His spiritual gifts to abound in me that He would use me as He sees fit for building His Kingdom. I so desperatly want to be in His will. always. and I want my heart to remain pure before Him. I so appreciate your prayers for me in this!
My name is Dina, I’m 24 years old from deep south Texas. I never had a passion until I really decided to follow Jesus. He revealed to me my gifts and strengths and I want to use them all for His kingdom. I write songs and sing them for Him and my prayer is that people will come to know Him and that He will speak through these songs. Please pray that Jesus will ALWAYS be the center of my life and this music. I’d rather have Him more than anything else. I pray that His Holy Spirit will saturate all of these songs that they overflow to whoever is listening. THANK YOU to you who will be praying for me, and I will be praying for you too!!
Hello sweet sisters!
My name is Jessica, and I’m from Alabama. I am a sophomore majoring in Elementary Education, and feel absolutely certain it is what God is calling me to do in this season of my life. I serve in our Children’s Ministry at church and love every minute of it, but have recently felt that God was calling me to move to a different ministry. After weeks in prayer, I was given the opportunity to teach my Sunday School class for several weeks. This opportunity gave me certainty that teaching is what God has called me to do. Throughout those several weeks,I encountered spiritual warfare like never before. As the weeks progressed, so did Satan’s attacks. I am currently finished teaching, but am still in the line of fire. I need prayer for steadfastness ,peace and purity as I face the things he is still throwing my way.
Thank you sweet sisters. May God send blessings to your precious souls!
Hi my name is Leesha and I am 22. I am from Strathalbyn South Australia.
I am the youth pastor at my church and in my first year studying a Bachelor of Ministry.
This year God has been doing massive changes in my heart as I’ve been willing to submit and surrender more and more. Not the easiest thing, but the most freeing. I am learning a lot about intercession at the moment with an opportunity arising to learn and grow in it recently and I also have been learning more and more about leading a group (youth) whilst being led by the Spirit.
My prayer is that I continue to grow in Christ’s love and stand and be rooted in who He says I am. Especially to stay one step (at least) ahead of the group in what God is teaching them so I can relate/share from my experience. And that i would keep my heart open and receptive to His love and transforming power always. Thank you : )
Lindsay in Bend, Oregon here. I am 24 years old and in the last year and a half have have moved from my hometown for my husband’s job. While the move away from family was especially difficult at first, I have noticed God faithfully strengthening me as time has gone on. From bringing wonderful new friends into our life, strengthening our marriage, and providing jobs that we both enjoy..God has remained near to me as He promised.
I am so grateful for all of the prayer that is about to occur. I thank God for working through Beth in offering up such a beautiful prayer request for our “20 somethings”. As all of us do, I am in desperate need of God and His glory to work through me each and every day. I often fall victim to idolatry in the form of self absorption. I often put my own schedule above serving and ministering to others. I know that God has called me to something so much greater than worship of self. Please be praying that I would turn from this stronghold and discover a fresh wave of identity in Him and Him alone.
My name is Emily. I’m a 20-year-old single student at Texas A&M University, living nearly ten hours away from my family, but that’s okay. I’ve found new family here too. My career path will hopefully be to finish college and begin to serve orphans and fight poverty full-time. I am currently an intern at Christian Relief Fund.
Prayer-wise, if you could lift up these last few weeks I have of school. I am stressed, anxious, and burned out, but these aren’t attitudes I want to have.
Also, I am preparing to go to Kenya, Africa this summer. I am very close to my grandma, and my family called me yesterday morning to tell me that they have been raising money for her too as a surprise. My grandma is a breast cancer survivor and in excellent health, but this may be her last chance to go, just because Kenya is just so, so far away and a rough place. So I am thrilled to share this with her. So for safety, continued health, and the remainder of our fundraising. We bought the plane tickets today in complete faith that God would provide!
I love you ladies,
Emily
Hi Emily, I will pray for you Sister. I went to A&M also and know that feeling at the end of the semester…stay strong, you can do it. 🙂 Also, I live in Africa…in Angola. We are here with my husband’s company…will pray for your mission trip and your grandmother..I know God has great plans for you. 🙂
My name is Anne Marie and I am a 25 year old teacher. I have had a rough year of teaching and have struggled with Gods will. I know with all my heart he wants me here but it hasn’t been easy. I live in a very small town and there are not many Christians my age around and I struggle with loneliness . Thank you so much for all your prayers.
Hi Anne Marie. My name is Kathleen and I’m from Phoenix. I was a 2nd grade teacher for 25 years and know what a difficult profession you have chosen. But, my darling girl, if you know that this is where He wants you to be, embrace it!!! You may not see the fruits of your labors for many years, but know you are making a tremendous impact on the children of the next generation in a time where our world is crazy. Lean on Christian women, no matter the age for friendship and guidance. If I was there, I’d wrap my arms around you. But I will be praying that you feel God’s presence and realize you can never be lonely when He is in your life.
I will pray for you Anne Marie. God is with you and loves you. I was a teacher and know what you mean by a rough year. And I’ve struggled with Loneliness in my life. I’m from Texas but living in Angola, Africa for a few years with my family…here for my husband’s job. Will continue to lift you up sweet sister.
My name is Stormy; I am 25 years old.
I graduated with my Bachelor’s Degree 2 years ago. Since then I have not been able to find work (even work outside of my degree). God has been using this time to refine me and to show me that my plans aren’t always His plans. I keep pressing on towards that which He has for me. I know that He will provide for me and my needs.
I am choosing to thank him instead of complain of the lack of the things I don’t have(Yes, I have my “off” day’s.)
I would love prayer for what you feel led to pray for.
May the Lord Bless you and keep you.
My prayer for all who read this is that: “God meets you where you are and directs you regarding the decisions that you may be facing right now at this moment”.
With a grateful heart for the prayer I say: “Thank You”
You guys have completely blown me away. I am fighting back the tears. What I’m seeing happen here could only be the working of the Holy Spirit. With the sight of this kind of interaction, who on earth can be dismal and downhearted all the time about the shape the Body of Christ is in??? So many awesome things are happening. Take heart! Thank you so much for demonstrating the Spirit. You honestly have taken my breath away. I am honored to be your servant.
With so much love,
Beth
Beth,
Thank you so much for doing this. I am jumping in! God has burdened my heart to pray for the needs of the people I’m connected to on Social Media also… So, I just want to throw this out there, too!
I have a regular day of prayer each week on my FB page and Twitter. I call it #pray4me Thursdays. Anyone who visits my FB page (Michelle Bentham | Inspired Artist & Communicator) or sends me a Tweet reply @michellebentham with the #pray4me gets a prayer response from me. They can also DM me with personal requests. I have done this for two weeks and even get prayer requests in throughout the week as well. It is just amazing. 🙂 So any of you girls have a something-something you need prayer for remember to look me up any Thursday and use the hash tag #pray4me. Would be honored to continue to serve these girls beyond 14 days.
Love you,
M
It is my honor Beth, and thank you for the opportunity to pour out in prayer for these young ladies. Much love to you xoxo 🙂
Jana
Beth!
This is absolutely incredible!!! So thankful that the Lord put this on your heart!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Katherine
Seriously, I am just bawling as I read through all these requests! I bawl because there is so much need and I bawl because I’m just moved that all these awesome women aren’t afraid to reach out to sisters in Christ. Thank you Beth for this wonderful opportunity to be the hands and feet of our glorious God via this safe and supportive venue. God bless you and your ministry and NOW I need to get back to reading!
Hi, my name is Joe Jansen. I am 23 years old, just out of college, and an accountant in Southeast Missouri. From the looks of things its mostly women on here but since the title says anybody in their 20’s i will gladly participate! I would be grateful for prayers in all the areas Mrs. Moore talked about, as well as prayers that i find a home church where God wants me to be. I am believing for spiritual breakthrough, a newfound closeness to Jesus, and strength through your help. Thanks, God Bless.
Hi! My name is Kendra, I’m 24 and from West Virginia. God has given me a heart for worship through music and for writing songs that I would consider to be parables that stir people’s spirits to reflect upon the attributes of God. I feel that God has given me a promise that I’ll be going into dark places in the world and releasing the Kingdom to people through these parable-like songs. However, I feel like I’m in a transition stage in my life right now, and it’s sometimes hard to hold onto and work towards this promise through the mundane everyday life. Please pray for Holy Spirit to remind me daily of God’s unfailing promises and to re-ignite that fire He has put in me for writing songs that will speak to people. Also, pray for my ears to be open and listening for God’s direction in all of this and everyday. I love you! Thank you!
-Kendra
Hi Kendra,
I’m Lisa, 41, and live in West Virginia as well:) I am going to pray without ceasing that God reignites that passion within your heart again for music. As I have gone through seasons in my life that I’ve needed to completely depend on God, I’ve sought Him not only through His word but mostly through music. It speaks deeply into my soul. God Bless you, I know what you are referring to when you say everyday life can be mundane. Hold tight to Jesus draw nearer to Him and He will draw nearer to you! I pray for showers of blessing to flow over you, in Jesus’ Name!!!
Hi, my name is Rachel and I am 27 years old living in Columbia, SC. My work days are consumed with handling the day to day medical needs of a college football team. I am completely confident that God is the one who placed me here, but these are tough waters to navigate as a young single female. Pray for perseverance in my faith and morals, patience to deal with dozens of college age boys, transparency to allow God to shine through me, and an overwhelming active passion to see our coaches, players and staff meet Jesus. Thank you in advance for being willing to cry out to our Father on my behalf.
Hi! My name is Taylor and I’m a 22 year old Pastor’s Wife in Las Vegas. I’m begging for prayers that our zeal and our marriage will be protected through a difficult season of ministry. I’ve had about all my heart can take of hearing others openly complain about and criticize my husband! I don’t want bitterness to take control. I want us to stay strong together.
Thank you!,
Praying for you right now!
Hi!! I’m Amy! I’m from Texas and I’m a single 22 yr old. Graduated from Texas A&M last May and I’m currently at Regent University Law School in Virginia Beach, VA. I’m taking finals and finishing up my 1L year. I would so appreciate prayers over these finals. I know The Lord has called me here, and I want to be faithful to Him and work heartily as unto Him! Definitely can’t do it without His help! Thank you SO much in advance!! Love you all, sisters in Christ!!
Hello! My name is Morgan. I am a 23 year old military wife and mother of a two year old and a two month (both little girls). They are an absolute blessing and joy to my life.
I am currently struggling with breaking free from some of the walls I’ve built around my heart from past pains. The walls were built unconsciously as a form of self preservation but it caused a callus heart, not just to other people, but to God as well. Encountering Him is much harder than it used to be. I feel emotionless and robotic as if I’m just going through the motions of our daily routine. I want to have a passionate life walking in communion with God daily surrendering to him. Please join me in praying for spiritual breakthrough.
My husband and I have a great marriage that has been through many dark seasons in its short 4 years. We are walking through one of those dark seasons now that is probably the darkest so far. God is really using this to do miraculous things in his life but I am still struggling to come through it as a conquerer. We have no doubt that our marriage and story is going to serve as a mighty testimony to God’s grace and love but I’m having a hard time moving forward and healing.
Also, my husband is going through a transition in the military that is causing great stress and uncertainty. We are praying for direction and wisdom from God not just in the military but in our lives outside of the military moving forward. He only has two years of service left and what happens for us afterwards is completely unknown.
Thank you in advance for your prayers! God Bless!
Hi Morgan!
My name is PJ and I would love to pray for you! I am from just outside of Atlanta, Georgia and have two girls as well. Love my girls!
Your story is very similar to mine when I was in my late 20’s. Please know that God is in the business of healing and breaking down walls. One book that helped me mightily during my darkest days was, “Praying God’s Word” by Beth Moore. I can’t even put into words how much power and change came from praying the word of God. Be encouraged, sweet Morgan. You are in my prayers!!!! With much love….
Hi! I’m Rachel and I live in Greenwood, Arkansas. I am 23 years old. I graduate college last year and about six months ago, God blessed me with the best job imaginable. I am the receptionist at my church and I’m thankful to get to minister to people daily. Recently, God has brought me out of several painful relationships and I have been restored in ways I never thought possible. I am single, which in a culture of constant relationships can be difficult. My biggest prayer need at the moment is that I will serve Jesus with my whole heart while I’m waiting, and then serve him with my whole heart if marriage is in His plan for my life. Pray that I can continue to minister to people at my job and really, just pray whatever God lays on your heart for me. He knows what I need far more than I do. Thank you for taking an interest in a on often over looked age group in our churches today. I know that God will bless you in ways you never thought possible.
Hi my name is Rebecca , I just turned 22 and am about to graduate with my undergrad in June. I don’t want to pursue what this culture tells me to… I want Jesus to continue to consume my whole life and go anywhere he tells me and do anything he asks even if it seems crazy. I especially want to depend on Him for provision as I transition and begin this new life. Thanks for praying! Glory to God!
HEY! twenty-something here! My name is Rachel but I go by the name of Flower and I am 25 years old. My husband and I lead worship for youth group and our band plays out and about at different Christian venues. I love to sing and worship the Lord. LOVE to. It’s my favorite thing in the whole world, being in His presence. I want more of Him. Please pray for me that I would be more attentive to His voice and that I would be more bold for my Jesus. I want to walk in the calling He has for us and our ministry. I want to be confident of what direction He wants me/our band to go in. Last weekend some girls and I went to a women’s conference and I feel refreshed and recharged – I am excited for whatever new thing is next!?
My name is Katie and I am from Indiana. In just one month I will be graduating college and moving to TX to start a new season of life, one that includes a sweet summer job at a special needs camp and graduate school (SLP). My deepest daily struggle lies in shame, in believing lies I was told as a child. Can you pray that I would understand the depth of my salvation, to know and drink deeply of the promise that God delights in His children? That I would be welcomed into the church in Texas, to form relationships that flourish? To abide in Him through highs and lows.
What a neat idea!
Hi sweet Katie! My name is Niki Chiles I live in Beaverdam, VA…yes, we have funny names out here in the sticks! ;o) I am honored to pray for you, your freedom from the past, your new adventure in TX and the family of God who is waiting to meet you there. My biggest “weapon” against the enemy’s lies about shame is repeating and knowing that “the cross was enough” and I do not need to beat or allow the enemy to beat me up.
Romans 8:37-39 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Love ya sister,
Niki
Hello! My name is Claire from Malvern PA (Philadelphia) and I am a couple weeks shy
of my 28th birthday! I love The Lord and am so passionate about doing his work
and bringing glory to his name. I am hearing a calling and feeling on the verge of
something but God has not yet revealed to me what it is. I appreciate the prayers and am
ready to be used when The Lord wants! I have a burning fire in me and want to yell from
the rooftops that Jesus is the one and only savior!!
I am single and working in corporate America, my passion is in The Lord
and not with my company. I am working with all my heart as it says in Colossians but am ready for
God to pluck me out of there and let him be my only boss! If it is his will, thank you
I’m advance for the prayers!!
Hi, my name is Anne, I’m 25, and I live in Alaska. I’ve been struggling a lot lately with trusting God and His timing… I have a good job, but I’m not passionate about it; I have friends but few really close ones, and there aren’t any real romantic prospects in sight. There are moments when it all becomes too much and I start to wonder if it’s worth doing anymore… Please pray that God will fill me with the Spirit, and that I’ll be able to withstand these attacks. Also, that I would somehow be able to make an impact on the people around me-this is a seriously broken city, and it’s in desperate need of God’s light and hope… And-though this seems trivial sometimes-that God would send the right guy along sooner rather than later! Thanks 🙂
Anne- My name is Kelly and I live in Charlotte, NC. I am more than 20 years older than you but you have described my life. I have a good job that I am not passionate about, few really good friends, and no romantic prospects either. But everday God teaches me to love Him more and to be grateful for everything He provides. I have learned that He is all I need. I was at the point of wondering if it was worth doing any more too several years ago. And then God intervened and showed me that IT IS!! God is so good. It will be my joy and privelege to pray for you for the next 14 days and beyond. I love you!
Hey! My name is Jennifer, and I’m from Mississippi. I’m 24 and finishing up an internship in Florida. Looking to see what God’s got next.
Jennifer- my name is Kelly and I live in Charlotte, NC. I am praying for God to reveal Himself to you in a might way. Let God lead you and you will have a life well lived! Love you…
Hi, my name is Amanda Lenarski and I currently go to Cedarville University in small town Cedarville, Ohio. I am currently a junior graduating next semester with a youth ministry and christian education major. I am the only Christian in my family and it has been pretty tough trying to live for Christ amongst those who have no relationship with him. It has also been pretty tough to be going into ministry, but I full heartedly believe God is calling me to serve him in a church setting. I am excited to see where God is going to lead me in eight months once I finish college, but I am also nervous. With this, I could use some prayer in regards to God working on my parents and my brother’s heart to surrender their lives to him. I could use prayer on cherishing the moments I have left in college and to use them to prepare for the future God has for me. Also, I could use prayer for a heart of confidence in myself as well as in the gifts God has given me as I look for jobs in the future…
Thanks in advance.
Amanda
Jennifer- my name is Kelly from Charlotte, NC and it is my joy to pray for you. I have been praying for years for both my brother and my sister to fully surrender their lives and hearts to Jesus. Praise God my brother has done so in the last few months, and he is experiencing joy and peace for the first time in his life. It’s been so awesome to be part of the process and to watch how God is transforming him. So don’t give up praying for your family. Prayer works. God is completely in control but He works on His time, not ours. Stay strong in Christ. It is worth it. Love you….
Hello, my name is Courtney and I’m from Minnesota. For almost two years my husband and I have been trying to start a family. We have been doing infertility treatments for the last 8 months. Next month we will be moving to another treatment option and it will be much more costly. Throughout this time our good Lord has drawn me so near to Him in so many ways. My trust and patience have grown dramatically but there are many days that are still a struggle. I know that he has a great plan for us and that it will be in His timing, not my own. I know that in suffering we can be brought closer to Him and we can use our suffering to testify to others. I ask for prayers to be increasingly putting my trust in Him knowing that His will is good and perfect. Also for joy in my suffering. Many days are difficult to be joyful when so many others are blessed with children. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and pray. His blessings.
Sweet Courtney: I saw my son and his wife go through this very painful experience of infertility and also saw God do miracles in their lives too. Your testimony shines for Jesus. I will be so honored to pray for you. I learned so much during their journey and I know how to pray for this as I lived the pain with them. I am now Gran Jan to their two children ages 4 and 2. God is able my sweet friend. Keep trusting and believing God. I will be on my knees for you Courtney.
Mrs. Jan
Courtney, I will pray for you. I know the long road of infertility and now 40, am on the other side of it with 2 children–ages 4 and 5. I’m sad for you that you have to endure this. God’s promises are real and His heart for you is full. He has a wonderful plan for you and even though it’s hard to see I believe it for you, even when you can’t. 🙂 I have something I’d like to share with you, something that includes my infertility story (in which it took me many more years than 2 to have a child so please don’t think I don’t understand!) if you’d email me your email address to [email protected].