In this episode of the Made to Pray podcast, Karrilee & Lori discuss the importance of prayer, intercession, and community in navigating life's challenges. They emphasize the weight of intercession, the struggle between fear and faith, and the power of testimonies to build hope. The conversation highlights the necessity of scripture and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers. They both encourage listeners to declare their faith and seek community support while praying for one another.
Takeaways:
- We are on the cusp of seeing answers to prayer.
- Intercession can feel heavy, but we must drop our burdens at Jesus' feet.
- Anxiety can be a signal to pray and trust God.
- Fear and faith both require trust in the unseen.
- Testimonies build faith and encourage perseverance.
- Community is essential for support in prayer.
- Scripture is a powerful tool in our spiritual battles.
- Declaring faith can shift our mindset from fear to hope.
- The Holy Spirit guides us in our prayer life.
- We need to be intentional about forming prayer communities.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Reflection on Prayer
06:00 - Navigating Fear and Faith
11:47 - Community and Support in Prayer
17:38 - Declaring Faith and Overcoming Doubt
23:18 - Trusting God's Timing
What is Made to Pray Podcast?
Our co-hosts, Karrilee & Lori, believe that all of us are made to pray! They are both passionate about prayer and believe it is a lifestyle & it should be our first response, not our last resort! In this podcast, they will talk about prayer, and then they'll actually pray! Sometimes it will be just the two of them, but sometimes they will invite a special guest to the podcast to share a teaching or testimony as well as to join in with them in prayer! So whether you are an intercessor and are passionate about prayer already - or just curious about what prayer looks and sounds like and how to start a conversation with God... we invite you to come along with us on this journey of prayer! Listen, Lean In, and Pray Along!