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23 Inspiring Prayer Warriors of the Bible that you should know about

Prayer Relay Movement January 25, 2023 Leave a Comment

23 Inspiring Prayer Warriors of the Bible that you should know about

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The Bible is filled with examples of individuals who were known for their devotion to prayer and their powerful intercession on behalf of others. These individuals often referred to as “prayer warriors,” significantly impacted history and advanced God’s work on earth. From Moses to Paul, from Esther to Samuel, these personalities demonstrate the power and importance of prayer in the lives of believers. Their stories inspire and encourage believers today to develop a deeper prayer life and seek God’s guidance and blessing through corporate and personal prayer. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at some of the Bible’s most prominent prayer warriors and examine their deeds to understand the importance of prayer in the Christian faith and learn from their examples.

Prayer Warriors of the Bible

  1. Moses (Exodus 3:1-4:17) – Moses was known for his powerful intercessory prayers on behalf of the Israelites. He pleaded with God to have mercy on the Israelites and to lead them out of Egypt to the Promised Land.
  2. Joshua (Joshua 6:12-20) – Joshua’s prayer led to the defeat of Jericho, a city that was thought to be impregnable.
  3. David (Psalm 18:6) – David was known as a “man after God’s own heart” and his prayers are recorded in the book of Psalms. He cried out to God in times of distress and praised Him in times of victory.
  4. Elijah (1 Kings 18:36-39) was known for his powerful prayers and miracles. He prayed for rain during a drought, and rain came immediately, showing the power of his prayer.
  5. Isaiah (Isaiah 6:1-8) – Isaiah was known for his powerful prophetic prayers and his call to repentance. He had a vision of the Lord in the temple and became a prophet to the nation of Israel.
  6. Nehemiah (Nehemiah 1:4-11) was known for his powerful intercessory prayers for rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls.
  7. Esther (Esther 4:15-16) – Esther called upon the Jews to fast and pray for three days before she approached the king on their behalf.
  1. Daniel (Daniel 9:3-19) – Daniel was known for his powerful prayers of repentance and intercession for his people. He prayed for the forgiveness and restoration of Israel, and his prayers were answered with the return of the exiles to Jerusalem.
  2. Paul (Ephesians 1:15-23) – Paul was known for his prayers of thanksgiving and intercession for the churches he established. He wrote many letters while in prison but never stopped praying for his fellow believers. In (Colossians 1:9-12) He prayed for the spiritual growth and maturity of the believers in Colossae, that they would be filled with the knowledge of God’s will and have a deeper understanding of His power.
  3. Anna (Luke 2:36-38) – Anna was a prophetess who devoted her life to prayer and fasting. She recognized Jesus as the Messiah and praised God for his arrival.
  4. The Disciples (Luke 11:1-4) – They were known for their persistent and bold prayers, asking Jesus to teach them how to pray. Jesus taught them the Lord’s Prayer, a corporate prayer model.
  5. Peter (Acts 9:40) – Peter was known for his powerful healings and miracles performed through prayer. He prayed for a paralyzed man to be healed, and the man was immediately healed.
  6. Stephen (Acts 7:60) – Stephen, the first martyr of the Christian church, was known for his powerful prayers even in the face of persecution. He prayed for his tormentors to be forgiven as he was being stoned to death.
  7. James (James 5:13-16) – James wrote about the power of prayer and encouraged believers to pray for one another in times of need.
  8. John (Revelation 1:9) – John, the author of the book of Revelation, was known for his powerful visions and prayers. He was exiled to the island of Patmos for his faith and it’s believed that he received the book of Revelation through prayer.
  9. Abraham (Genesis 18:22-33) – Abraham was known for his intercessory prayers on behalf of others, he pleaded with God to spare the city of Sodom and Gomorrah if righteous people were living there.
  10. Jeremiah (Jeremiah 15:1) – Jeremiah was known for his powerful and persistent prayers, even when it seemed as though God was not answering. He pleaded with God to spare his people and to bring them back to Him.
  11. Job (Job 42:10) – Job was known for his powerful and persistent prayers, even in the face of great suffering. He prayed for God’s forgiveness and restoration of all he had lost.
  12. Hannah (1 Samuel 1:10-18) – Hannah was known for her powerful prayers of petition. She prayed for a child and promised to dedicate him to the Lord. Her prayer was answered, and she gave birth to Samuel, a great prophet and leader in Israel.
  13. Samuel (1 Samuel 3:1-21) – Samuel was known for his powerful prophetic prayers and his devotion to God from a young age. He was dedicated to the Lord by his mother, Hannah and became a prophet and judge in Israel. He heard the Lord’s voice and communicated the Lord’s will to the people and was instrumental in establishing the monarchy in Israel under King Saul and later King David. He was a mentor to many prophets like Elijah and Elisha. He was considered as one of the most influential figures in the history of Israel because of his devotion to prayer and his role as a prophet and judge.
  14. Ezekiel (Ezekiel 36:37) – Ezekiel was known for his powerful prophetic prayers and his call for repentance. He prayed for the Lord to give his people a new heart and spirit, and his prayer was answered.
  15. Zechariah (Zechariah 8:21-23) – Zechariah was known for his powerful prophetic prayers and his call for repentance. He prayed for the Lord to restore Jerusalem and his prayer was answered.
  16. Elisha (2 Kings 3:11-17) was known for his powerful prophetic prayers and miracles. He prayed for the Lord to open his servant’s eyes to see the angelic army protecting them.

These prayer warriors should inspire and encourage believers today to develop a deeper prayer life and seek God’s guidance and blessing through corporate and personal prayer. James 5:16 says, “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective,” and Matthew 18:19-20 “Again I say to you: If two of you on earth agree in anything they ask, it will be granted them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am with them.” We are all called to be prayer warriors, to bring forward the needs of our communities and the world, to come together in unity and agreement, and to seek God’s guidance and blessing. We can experience God’s power in our lives through prayer and seeing miracles happen. Let us be inspired by the examples of biblical prayer warriors and develop a deeper prayer life.

Key Achievements of these prayer warriors

Prayer WarriorQuoteKey Results from Prayer
Moses“But Moses said to God, ‘Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?'” (Exodus 3:11)The Israelites were led out of Egypt and into the Promised Land
Joshua“And the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands” (Joshua 6:2)The city of Jericho was defeated
David“In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.” (Psalm 18:6)David was protected from his enemies and able to defeat them
Elijah“Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench.” (1 Kings 18:38)The rain came during a drought, showing the power of his prayer
Isaiah“In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple.” (Isaiah 6:1)Isaiah received a vision of the Lord and became a prophet to the nation of Israel.
Nehemiah“They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” (Nehemiah 1:3)The walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt
Esther“Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. I will go to the king when this is done, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.” (Esther 4:15-16)Esther saved the Jews from genocide
Daniel“While I was speaking and praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel and making my request to the Lord my God for his holy hill— while I was still in prayer, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice.” (Daniel 9:20-21)Daniel received a vision and prayed for the forgiveness and restoration of Israel, and his prayers were answered with the return of the exiles to Jerusalem.
Paul“For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” (Ephesians 1:15-16)Paul prayed for the spiritual growth and maturity of the believers in the churches he established
Anna“She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.” (Luke 2:37)Anna recognized Jesus as the Messiah
Peter“But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed” (Acts 9:40)A paralyzed man was immediately healed after Peter’s prayers.
Stephen“Lord, do not hold this sin against them” (Acts 7:60)Stephen’s prayer was answered when Saul of Tarsus, one of his tormentors, was converted and became the Apostle Paul. His prayers for forgiveness were also answered as he was welcomed into Heaven.
James“Is any among you afflicted? let him pray… Confess your faults one to another” (James 5:14-15)Encouraged believers to pray for one another in times of need.
John“I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus” (Revelation 1:9)He received revelations through prayer while imprisoned on the island of Patmos.
Abraham“Will you indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked?” (Genesis 18:23)God spared the city of Sodom and Gomorrah if righteous people were there.
Jeremiah“Though Moses and Samuel stood before me yet my mind could not be toward this people.” (Jeremiah 15:1)God spared his people and brought them back to Him.
Job“And Job fell down on his face, and worshipped.”(Job 42:10)God restored all that Job had lost.
Hannah“For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him.”(1 Samuel 1;17)Prayer was answered, and she gave birth to Samuel, a great prophet.
Samuel“Speak Lord; for they servant heareth.”(1 Samuel 3;10)He established the monarchy in Israel under King Saul or later King David, and he mentored many prophets like Elijah & Elisha due to his devotion to prayer & role as prophet & judge in Israel.
Ezekiel“…and will give you an heart of flesh .”(Ezekiel 36;26)God gave his people a new heart & a new spirit through Ezekiel’s prayer.
Zechariah“…according to their deeds so reward them.”(Zechariah 8;17)God restored Jerusalem as per his request.
Elisha“…Open their eyes that they may see.”(2 Kings 6;20)Through Elisha’s prayers, God opened his servant’s eyes so he could see an angelic army protecting them & kept them safe against enemies
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15 Incredible Heartfelt Thing to Pray for Albania About

Prayer Relay Movement September 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

15 Incredible Heartfelt Thing to Pray for Albania About

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How to pray for Albania

How to pray for Albania

Geographical detail:

 

Albania is a country in the southern part of Europe. It is located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula on the Strait of Otranto, the southern entrance to the Adriatic Sea. The capital city of Albania is Tirana(Tiranë). It has a population of over three and a half million.

Their official language is Albanian. Their terrain has been a very isolating factor for them. Their location has made them an opportune entry point for conquerors. They endured various invasions from various insurgents. The Ottoman Turks would be the ones to successfully conquer Albania in the 15th Century.

They became independent in 1912. A demarcation led to infringement of their territory by surrounding great powers. This has somewhat led to further isolation from other nations. Post World War 2, they became a communist state with a strong political desire to protect their boundaries and sovereignty.

As other communist regimes fell apart, the Albania nation began to open to other influences. They have maintained ethnic and cultural heritage over the years.

Population: 3581655

Map:

praying for Albania: map

Leaders:

President : Ilir Meta, Bujar Nishani

Prime minister: Edi Rama

Political brief: General politics

Albania has changed quite a bit since its time as a communist state. It is now a full fledged democracy. The current president, Nishani came into presidential office after some years in various political office.

These were years in which he was known to stand up to various government persons and institutions. His election came as a surprise to some, but there was clearly something that the people saw in the man.

Economy brief:

Albanian economic development was somewhat stunted by the Kosovo conflict, which led to a lot of political tussling at the end of the century.

In the communist years, a lot was invested in the agricultural development of the country. Although overall production would increase in this area, lack of technological advancement and improvement of farming method meant that the full potential of the farming sector was not reached.

After the communist period, there has been annual growth in this sector. Nearly all of Albania’s food needs are met by local produce. They mainly grow maize, wheat, sugar beets, watermelons, apples, plums, grapes, walnuts, chestnuts as well as citrus fruits in well irrigated areas.

Livestock farmers raise cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs.

Their best sector remains mainly the mining sector, which produces copper, chromium, iron-nickel and other metallic deposits.

They also have petroleum and natural gas deposits in the Southern part of the country.

Italy is currently Albania’s largest trading partner by a mile. They are the main exporter and importer from Albania.

Albania runs on a flat tax system for both individuals and companies. This is an obvious area of contention.

News highlights

Use the link below to find out other things that are happening in Albania that you can also pray for.

https://www.aljazeera.com/topics/country/albania.html

What to pray for regarding Albania?

Prayer Points for Albania

Leadership : 1 Timothy 2:1-2

  • Speak a covering over Ilir Meta, Bujar Nishani, Edi Rama and other government officials.
  • May their families be preserved.
  • We pray for unselfish vision in leaders.
  • Pray for peaceful alliances for a common purpose among the political opponents.

Economic growth

  • Lord we pray for continual economic grow.
  • We pray against the spirit of poverty.
  • Lucrative partnerships with other nations.
  • We pray for rain and wisdom for the agricultural sector.
  • We pray for success in the plans to repopulate the over hunted animals through the hunting ban.

Peace

  • Father we thank you for peace across Albania.
  • We speak against the rise of organised crime.
  • May your word find its way into more and more homes and transform the nation.
  • We pray for peace even as the protests currently go on. May the government handle them with grace.

church in albania

General

  • We pray for the nation in the view of stranded refugees that they may take in.
  • Let it bear good fruits for both.

Ezekiel 22:30

And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.

God forbid that this word would ring true in our time. You are that man, you are that woman who will stand in the gap before the Lord for individuals and for nations. Arise intercessor!

These prayer points are part of our intercession drive, as the Prayer Relay Movement. We are a prayer ministry, as such we believe this is a very integral part of it all.

These prayer points will be updated to remain relevant to the needs of the nation, as far as we are aware. Let’s pray for Albania. We would love to hear from you with added information and things that we may have missed when creating these prayer points.

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Why You should have a MONTHLY PRAYER STRATEGY

Prayer Relay Movement September 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

Why You should have a MONTHLY PRAYER STRATEGY

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Creating a PRAYER STRATEGY

Prayer Strategy

Those who have been walking with us on this journey will know that we constantly emphasise the importance of making prayer as deliberate as anything else. It does not just happen, you and I make deliberate plans and act on these plans. This is the only way to build and enhance a prayer life. At its very core, prayer is communication.

It is courting a relationship. There is a proverb in the Shona language of Zimbabwe, that goes “Rudo moto rinotokuchidzirwa.” This can be translated to “LOVE IS A FIRE, IT OUGHT TO BE FANNED!” This applies to prayer. The more you do it, the more of it you want, the more of it you find easy to do. For the month of September remember, “Prayer too, is a fire!” Let’s not allow it to die down.

Part of making prayer deliberate is writing things down and holding yourself accountable for things. At this point, get a paper, planner, journal so you can write down your prayer strategy for the month. 

What/Whom will I pray for?

Think of things that you are believing God for this month. Start with things you would like to see him do for you this month. List everything down big and small. I want to challenge you to challenge your faith in this as well. Write two things that you are either struggling to believe God for or think are too big for you to achieve.

Be honest with yourself. Scripture tells us that when Sara had waited too long for God to bless her with a son, she laughed at the prophecy that it would finally come to pass. What is that stubborn thing for you, that has made you wait too long? He is a God of small and massive prayers.

Genesis 18:15 -: So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought, “After I am worn out and my lord is old, will I now have this pleasure?”

Now move on to your family, what or who needs prayer in your family? What issues come to mind? Is it health issues for someone? It may be financial, spiritual or something else. Write down the people that come to mind and the issues to be prayed about.

Move on to your city. Write down the name of leaders who come to mind when you think of your city. You will also be interceding for them this month. What issues plague your city that you would like to see changed. In my case, I would write homelessness and drug abuse as some of the issues I would love to see changed. 

Move on to your nation. As we have done before, write down the nation’s needs as far as you are aware. Think of what you have read in the news of late. 

Finally, on a global scale, what would you like to see change? 

Why am I praying?

Motivational speakers often say that it is your “why” that will keep you on course. Let’s figure out your “why” for all the things that you will be praying for. To do this, write down the impact that each of the changes you are believing for would have. A persistent focus on your why will keep you pushing.

When will I pray?

As mentioned, prayer is about building that relationship with the Lord. When will you meet with him to speak about all the things above? Plan daily prayer times that you will stick to. Start a prayer walk, perhaps daily or even weekly. Just take a walk and spend time alone with the Lord.

Part of being deliberate about prayer is building a routine which will then become a habit. A habit that would hopefully become a very part of your being! There is no better habit than that of meeting with the Lord.

Where

Have you come across Bill Hybels’ sermon about a chair? It’s a great, thought to provoke preach about deliberately meeting with the Lord. Where you meet with the Lord is important. Beyond praying without ceasing, we are to set time/place aside to meet God.

Choosing your where is down to making sure you pick a place that is conducive. Take yourself away from distractions. Scripture tells us that Jesus would step away from the people to be alone with God. Life often robs us of this important component of prayer. Seek it. Afford yourself time and place for prayer. Here are some things to consider:

  • Will I be alone?
  • Can I enjoy being in this place?
  • Is this a place I can come to frequently?

Account

Make note of your progress throughout the month. Write down what you have done at the end of each day, write down what you intended to do and were not able to. Plan to reschedule those missed moments. The idea is not to beat yourself up, but to redeem the time, and be better stewards of it.

Ephesians 5: – 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time because the days are evil.

That’s our strategy for a fruitful month of prayer, warriors! Keep us posted as you go through your month. You may email us on [email protected] or message us via Facebook or Twitter.

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