“Watching is a vital part of praying. God wants us to seek out the holes in the walls of nations, churches, and individual lives. Just as David and Joshua found out why God’s blessing had dried up, it is our job as prophetic intercessors today to find these gaps and fill them with prayer.” – Murray Dueck
If you’ve read my blog long enough, you should know that…
PRAYER is like breathing to me
Here are some of my favourite words of life and battle songs I use to pray for various circumstances.
Feel free to use them and adapt them. Powerful prayer is not found in simply saying words, but in engaging your heart, mind and soul.
I like written prayers to focus myself, but I often just pray in the flow of the Holy Spirit!
Reflective Reading Template (Lectio Divina)
Protection Prayer. positive focus
Being Effective in Spiritual Warfare
Battle Prayers by Liberty Savard
31 Days of Prayer – Guide for your Church
Jan 10-15 – Prayer Focus – handout: This gives a glimpse into the power of prayer within my circles when I was a traditional church pastor for 10 years. (I once spoke to church leaders about my prayer-led journey as a traditional church pastor. It gives a glimpse of my prayer foundation of seeking Holy Spirit.) Plus my Jan 10-15 Prayer Focus – speaking notes
Lords Prayer Approach to Prayer
Prayers for broken relationships
Some stories and books and sermons on prayer that have inspired me…
Rees Howells: Intercessor – Norman Grubb
How to Listen to God – Charles Stanley
Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home – Richard J Foster
The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears – Mark Batterson