In this episode, Karrilee and Lori reflect on the year 2024, discussing the intense intercession and prayer that characterized their journey. They share personal experiences of wrestling with God in prayer, the importance of community, and the impact of their podcast. As they look ahead to 2025, they emphasize the need for hope, grace, and intentionality in prayer, encouraging listeners to document their spiritual journey through journaling and reflection. The episode concludes with prayers for strength, clarity, and a fresh start in the new year.
A Few Takeaways:
- 2024 was a year of intense intercession and prayer.
- Wrestling with God in prayer can strengthen faith.
- Prayer is a two-way conversation with God.
- Community plays a vital role in our spiritual journey.
- We need to embrace grace and rest in our lives.
- Expectations for 2025 include hope and fulfillment of prayers.
- Journaling can help document our spiritual journey.
- Prayer is a seed that takes root and bears fruit.
- We are on the winning team in our spiritual battles.
- The importance of reflecting on the past year to move forward.
Chapters:
00:00Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Intercession
03:10Contending for Breakthrough: Prayer and Community
06:05Wrestling with God: Faith and Doubt
08:59The Power of Prayer: Personal and Collective
12:15Embracing Change: New Beginnings and Hope
15:07Legacy of Prayer: Generational Impact
17:58Preparing for 2025: Cultivating a Prayer Life
21:13The Importance of Reflection: Learning from the Past
24:09Praying into the New Year: Anticipating God's Plans
27:00Joy and Strength: Embracing God's Grace
30:11Intercession and Community: Standing Together
33:00Closing Prayer: Trusting in God's Goodness
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!