The prayer type today is surrender, and the prompt is for singles. We will pray that all of us, especially singles, will be able to yield to truth as revealed in the Word over false mindsets.
Let’s Pray: Lord, we all have trouble at times surrendering to Your ways over our own. Culture teaches us to choose what feels right to us instead of what is objectively true according to Your Word. Our flesh often willingly agrees. This is especially challenging for our single friends who battle things like dating, financial responsibilities, and feeling isolated in a world that caters to families.
We pray for all single people right now, and especially these (speak out the names of singles you know), to embrace Biblical truth in all areas of life and resist the temptation to create their own truth based on feelings. We pray for surrendered hearts that will allow You to shape each one according to Your purposes and plans.
We also surrender our own desire to create truth according to our own understanding and feelings. We yield to You, Father, even when it’s hard or when we don’t understand Your ways. We trust You with our lives and the lives of those we’re praying for today.
Prayer of Surrender as a daily posture: “Lord I surrender my whole life to you, the past, the present, and the future. I surrender to your tender care for my body, my mind, my soul, and my whole life by relinquishing my rights to be Lord over my own destiny.” (Unknown author)
Day 13 - Silence
January 13, 2024 • Adam Farrell • Psalm 46:10
The prayer type today is silence, and the prompt is for married couples. We will spend time quieting our soul in order to just be with God and trust Him to care for marriages today.
Bring the following thoughts and prayers to God on behalf of married couples and trust Him to hold and handle each of these needs.
Lord, would You help all those who are married to give up the “rights” to those things they feel entitled to? Help them to embrace sacrifice over selfishness in the following areas:
· Elevate the needs of their spouse over their own desires
· Dying to their own comforts for the sake of their spouse or family.
· Saving money for something the other wants to do instead of spending on their own desires
· Remaining faithful to their spouse no matter the temptation
· Saying something kind instead of picking a fight or being critical
· Being committed to honesty, vulnerability, and communication in their home
Spend 5-10 minutes in a still, silent posture. When distractions come, just acknowledge them and refocus on being still. When you are ready, pray the following:
Lord, we use this time of silence to be near You and to trust these marriages to You. We believe that You will speak to them and shift hearts where necessary. We know that You are the only one that can soften hearts and reveal areas of challenge. Thank You for working on their behalf today.
“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
Day 12 - Prophetic Prayer
January 12, 2024 • Amy Miller • Proverbs 2:1–5, Jeremiah 33:3
The prayer type today is prophetic prayer, and the prompt is for those who are divorced. We will listen for encouragement from God as we pray for all those who have been divorced.
We bring this prayer to the Lord, and then we’ll listen for His voice. Lord, would You help all of those who have lived through the pain of divorce to fight against the urge to build walls to protect themselves from being hurt. Help them to see that these walls are not only keeping people out but keeping You at a distance too. Jesus, help them begin to tear down walls and begin to trust again so that they are free to love and be loved.
Today, I pray specifically for ___________ (a divorced person that you know). Lord, I ask for a word of encouragement and love to speak to him/her.
Pause and wait until you sense something from God. Here’s the KEY! It’s not fully prophetic until you speak it out. Use that word to build someone up today and let them know you’re praying and that God sees them too!
This is a great type of prayer to practice often to cultivate an ear for God’s voice. Ask Him to speak something to you today too about the walls that you may be building.
“My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.” (Proverbs 2:1-5)
“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” (Jeremiah 33:3)
Day 11 - Praying Scripture
January 11, 2024 • Stephanie Mau • Psalm 37:25, Philippians 4:19
The prayer type today is praying Scripture, and the prompt is for legacy believers. We will pray the Word together on behalf of those in the legacy stage to embrace trust in God’s provision over fear of the future.
Today, we pray for those who are in later stages of life to trust God as Provider. We pray they relinquish the need to have more than necessary out of fear of not having enough. Lord, would You help them be generous in every season and not fall into the trap of being the source of their own security. Remind them who You are, Father, and increase their faith to believe in You.
With that general petition in mind, pray these two Scriptures today by inserting the names of anyone that God brings to your heart.
“I was young and now I’m old, yet I have never seen the righteous one forsaken nor His children begging for bread.” (Psalm 37:25)
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)
Day 10 - Spiritual Authority
January 10, 2024 • Billy Bob White
The prayer type today is spiritual authority, and the prompt is for those who are single. We pray in the name and authority of Jesus to embrace a Kingdom First mindset (over Me First).
Let’s Pray: Lord, there are so many things competing for the time of single people, so we pray for them to be able to examine their lives and if necessary, reorient their priorities to make time for You. Ask God to show you specifically how to pray for what is standing in their way of putting God first. Here are some ideas that you may want to pray more deeply into:
· Embrace time with God over cultural influences like social media, Netflix, TikTok etc.
· Embrace Biblical truth over personal truth
· Embrace rest over excessive activity
· Embrace identity from God rather than work, family, friends, giftedness
After you pray for these and/or any other areas that God shows you, it’s time to speak the name of Jesus over these issues and to exercise our spiritual authority.
Pray: Father, we speak the name of Jesus over all obstacles standing in the way of the full destiny of our single people. We use our full authority in Christ to break any mindsets, habits, sin patterns, false beliefs, or assignments of the enemy to keep them from a free and full relationship with You and from all the things You have planned for each one. We pray in the powerful name of Jesus and all that is contained in Him.
To put an AMEN on your prayer, worship with Charity Gayle to her song called “I Speak Jesus.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcmqsfr1enyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcmqsfr1eny
Take some time and identify the places in your own life where you have a ME FIRST attitude rather than GOD FIRST. Take authority over those things in the same way that we did above. Pray confidently as a son or daughter of God with all the authority of Jesus flowing through you.
Day 9 - Agreement
January 9, 2024 • Chris White • Matthew 18:19–20
The prayer type today is agreement, and the prompt is for married couples. We will pray in agreement with all married couples to embrace freedom over our wounds and strongholds.
We encourage you today to find someone else to pray with. This is the power of agreement!
Let’s pray: Lord, we join in prayer today with all married couples as they look to You first. We pray that they will realize You provide all they need to be the husband, wife, mother, or father that You have called them to be. Lord, You have spoken this calling to be married, and we believe that You equip all that You call.
We agree in prayer today for two specific areas.
· First, we speak against the lie of comparison with other marriages or families and agree for the faith to find identity not in what others think but in their faithfulness to You and each other.
· Next, we agree with each and every married person that says today that, “You are on the throne of my life, not my spouse or my children.”
We agree today for healed and restored marriages and free and flourishing families in Jesus’ name.
“…if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two are three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” (Matthew 18: 19-20)
Day 8 - Forgiveness
January 8, 2024 • Amanda Beggs • Ephesians 4:31–32
The prayer type today is forgiveness, and the prompt is for those who have experienced divorce. We pray for the grace of forgiveness as we embrace freedom over bitterness, anger, and offense.
Forgiveness is one of the most difficult areas to navigate as a follower of Jesus. We all have accumulated hurts and even deep trauma that have wounded our souls. Forgiveness provides an opportunity to give that pain to Jesus to hold because we are unable to hold it ourselves. When we forgive, we also release those who have hurt us and free ourselves from the roots of bitterness that inevitably come when we hold debts in our heart.
Today, we pray for those who have experienced the pain of divorce. Let the Lord lead your prayer, but these are some areas to begin.
· For anger, hurt, bitterness
· For blaming, resentment, and disappointment
· For the effects on the whole family
· For grief and a loss of dreams
Lord, would You bring each one to a place of authentic forgiveness and allow him/her to release all involved from any debt that they are holding. Lord, You can restore all hearts and all dreams as we trust You to bring peace and healing in the places that we surrender to You.
Think of your own life now. Who is the person that you need to forgive? Where are you holding onto pain that only Jesus is capable of holding and healing? Ask Him to help you speak forgiveness and release that debt today. Don’t wait…let the journey of freedom begin today.
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:31-32).
The prayer type today is lament, and the prompt is for those in legacy stage of life. We will use the prayer of lament as we encourage seasoned believers to keep serving God, no matter the circumstances.
Remember that lament is an honest place and a way to bring our real hearts to God. In later seasons of life, it may be easier to focus on what we can no longer do instead of what we are still called to do. Sometimes growing older brings challenging feelings and new ways of seeing yourself and your life. Here are a few:
· The body ages. All that comes with this reality.
· After years of giving, some may be tempted to believe they get to receive now.
· Sometimes as we get older, we feel less useful and may give away our purpose to younger people.
· False mindsets can occur. Here’s one: “Our best days were in the past.”
· Life can take its toll, and some would prefer just to rest and do their own thing.
Enter into a time of lament on behalf of those in the legacy stage of life. Specifically bring to mind those that you know personally and ask God to comfort their places of pain and fear. If you are in the legacy season, it’s ok to be honest about how you feel. Naming and experiencing your painful places is part of the process of healing.
True Biblical lament, however, always ends in praise. Begin to turn your prayer towards hope as you pray the following Scriptures for those same people to remember the truth and the purpose of their season.
“Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come.” (Psalm 71:18)
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary afflictions are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” (2 Cor 4:16-17).
Day 6 - Intercession
January 6, 2024 • Dave D'Angelo • James 5:16
The prayer type today is intercession, and the prompt is for singles. We intercede today on behalf of all single people for strength and hope for every challenge.
Singles have unique challenges, and we commit today to stand in the gap for the needs of this group. Ask the Lord to lead your prayer and bring to mind the ways that we can fight on their behalf in prayer. Here are some common challenging areas:
· Anxiety/Depression
· Belonging/Value
· Loneliness
· Fear (including fear of the future)
· Carrying life’s responsibilities on their own
· Sickness
· Job struggles
Let’s Pray: Lord, we stand in the gap for our friends to meet these and all challenges of their hearts. Speak a word today to each heart that looks to You. Speak Your vision over their lives and strengthen their legs to walk this season with courage and be filled with joy. We trust You….
Look at that list above. These are things that we all struggle with. So, if the Lord brings anyone to your mind that might be dealing with some of these struggles, pray for them too. Intercession should be a daily habit where we fight on behalf of the whole body of Christ.
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” (James 5:16)
Day 5 - Listening Prayer
January 5, 2024 • Jeremiah Zemet • John 10:27
The prayer type today is listening prayer and the prompt is for married couples. We use listening prayer to encourage spouses to put Jesus first, over self and spouse/family.
Let’s Pray: Lord, we pray in a special way for married couples and families today. Show each one where they have prioritized anything over You, even their families.
Take some time right now to quiet your spirit. Close your eyes and focus on Jesus…in your mind, try to imagine looking Jesus in the eyes. Ask Him to show you how to pray for a married couple that you know. Be still and wait… Maybe He will give you a thought, a picture, a Bible verse, or a memory. The things that come to mind will often show you how to begin praying. Let the Holy Spirit lead your prayer from there.
Jesus, thank You for speaking to us about those we know who are married. Help them to let go of the lie that their spouse and kids are their first priority and help them find their identity and purpose in You, not the activities they participate in or even the relationships they have. Speak to their hearts and help them to find time and desire to listen to You above all other voices.
Listen for His voice in your own life today too. As you remain in a quiet space with Jesus, ask Him what He wants to tell you today. Make sure to write down what He says! This is how you practice learning to hear the voice of God. The more you practice, the clearer His voice becomes.
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27)
Day 4 - Adoration
January 4, 2024 • Josh Farrell
The prayer type today is adoration, and the prompt is for those who have experienced divorce. We will worship and adore God as we encourage divorced men and women to worship You no matter the circumstances.
Let’s Pray: Lord, today we pray for those who have experienced the heartache of divorce. The pain, loss, and loneliness can be overwhelming, so Lord comfort them and help each one to remember who You are and what You’ve promised to every son and daughter. You promised that You would be with us, that we would never be alone, that You would bind up our wounds. So, we ask God that every person who has felt this pain would turn to You and begin to worship. Help them, Jesus, fill the voids in their heart with You instead of busyness, activity, or even bitterness. Help them to keep coming to You as fears and disappointment arise, knowing that You can and will meet every need of their heart.
Choose one of these songs to worship with (or both) and just adore Him for who He is and for His goodness, no matter what.
Alleluia, Jesus Culture - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytqna5lsifyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytqna5lsify
The Goodness of God, Cece Winans - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9se5kenitqehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9se5kenitqe
Day 3 - Gratitude
January 3, 2024 • LaMonica Drake • 1 Thessalonians 5:18
The prayer type today is gratitude, and the prompt is for those in the legacy demographic. We pray for gratitude as legacy believers embrace giving themselves away to younger believers.
Let’s Pray: God, we thank You for the long obedience of faithful followers in the legacy stage of life. Thank You for using them over the years to encourage and support the body of Christ.
We ask today, Lord, to cultivate in them a heart that doesn’t hold onto their own thinking and ways of faith but would listen to and believe in those of the next generation. We pray that You stir a hunger in them to raise up a younger person to carry the flame of faith. We need mothers and fathers in the faith. God, would You help them to count it all joy to generously give away all they have in You. Grow their gratitude for the years of blessing and increased faith and wisdom that has developed over a consistent journey with You.
Today, whether you are in the legacy demographic or not, would you take some time and speak your own words of gratitude to God. Spend five minutes listing things to be grateful for. Make this a daily habit in your life. Gratitude changes hearts!
“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
Day 2 - Blessing
January 2, 2024 • Shannon Libengood • Romans 12:14
The prayer type today is blessing, and the prompt is for those who are single. We pray that singles speak blessing as they embrace grace for others over criticism and offense.
Let’s Pray: Lord, today we pray for single people to bless those who have caused them pain or frustration.
Here are some specific areas of struggle that you can bring to the Lord on behalf of all singles.
· Bless those who have different values
· Bless those of a different political party
· Bless those we perceive to have low tolerance…or too high of a tolerance
· Bless those who have devalued them
· Bless those who have spoken lies over them
· Bless those who don’t value or understand singleness
Even as we pray for singles, we all have the need to practice blessing others. Think of those people in your life that have hurt you in any way or that simply irritate you. Take the time to name the person and the offense and bless that person anyway. It will free your own heart and possibly even change it.
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.” (Romans 12:14)
Day 1 - Repentance
January 1, 2024 • Tony Cenname • Acts 3:19
The prayer type today is repentance, and the prompt is for married couples. We pray for repentance as married couples embrace humility over pride.
Let’s pray: Lord, help married couples become aware of the places in their relationship that need repentance and help them not to be too afraid or prideful to say “I’m sorry…please forgive me” to both You and their spouse. Help them, Lord, to be committed to changing those hurtful behaviors to allow their spouse and their marriage to flourish.
Here are some specific areas that are common struggles. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you pray in your own words for these struggles or any others that come to mind:
· Listening to a spouse instead of needing to always be right
· Believing the best in each other rather than picking up unnecessary offenses
· Working for good solutions by honoring each other’s perspectives and opinions
· Judging each other
· Acting in anger toward each other or belittling each other
We pray for all married people today to be quick to repent and to be committed to change where necessary. Amen.
Take a look at your own life today too (whether married or not) and ask God to reveal where you need to repent, including the part about changing MY behavior where needed!
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19)
Welcome to 14 Days of Prayer
December 31, 2023 • Mary Mercer
As we launch into 2024, we want to do so united in prayer as one North Way family. On January 1, we will kick off 14 days of prayer together focused on relationships, and we're inviting you to join in! Each day, we will release a new prayer prompt on our NW app complete with a video to guide you through that day’s specific prayer needs for those who are either single, married, divorced, or in a legacy stage of life. Something happens when God’s people unite in prayer together, and we are expectant that God will move in our lives and our relationships when we call out to Him as one.