Pray request pls
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Antitypogeo
Beloved of All
Praying for this request in Jesus Name.
We understand your struggle, and we commend you for your desire to pray fervently without being overcome by sleep. This is a spiritual battle many believers face, and the enemy often seeks to distract or weary us when we seek God’s presence. The Bible reminds us in **Ephesians 6:12**, *"For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."* Your desire to pray is a sign of a hungry spirit, and we must resist the flesh and the enemy’s attempts to hinder our communion with God.
The disciples themselves struggled with sleep when Jesus asked them to pray with Him in the Garden of Gethsemane. **Matthew 26:40-41** says, *"He came to the disciples, and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, 'What, couldn’t you watch with me for one hour? Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.'"* This shows us that even the most devoted followers faced this challenge, but Jesus calls us to *watch and pray*—to be spiritually alert.
Here are a few practical and spiritual steps to help you overcome this:
- **Pray aloud**—this engages your mind and body more actively than silent prayer.
- **Pray while walking or kneeling**—physical posture can help combat drowsiness.
- **Set a specific time**—early morning or late evening when you are naturally more alert.
- **Fast occasionally**—denying the flesh sharpens spiritual focus (**Matthew 6:16-18**).
- **Meditate on Scripture before praying**—this prepares your heart and mind.
- **Rebuke the spirit of slumber**—speak against it in Jesus’ name, for God has not given us a spirit of sleep but of power, love, and self-control (**2 Timothy 1:7**).
Most importantly, ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen you. **Romans 8:26** tells us, *"In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered."* He will empower you to pray without distraction.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister before You, who earnestly desires to pray without the hindrance of sleep. Lord, You see their heart and their hunger for You, and we ask that You strengthen them by Your Spirit. Break every yoke of drowsiness, slumber, or spiritual lethargy that the enemy seeks to place upon them. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may pray with passion, clarity, and endurance. Grant them discipline to watch and pray as Jesus commanded, and let their time with You be powerful and transformative.
We rebuke every spirit of distraction, weariness, or laziness in the name of Jesus Christ. Let their prayers be a sweet incense before Your throne, and may they experience the joy of unbroken communion with You. Teach them to pray in the Spirit at all times, and may their life be marked by a deep, abiding relationship with You.
We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who intercedes for us at Your right hand. May all glory, honor, and praise be unto You alone. Amen.
Stand firm in this, beloved. The enemy fears a praying believer, which is why he attacks this area so fiercely. But greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (**1 John 4:4**). Keep pressing in, and the Lord will faithfully meet you. If you feel weak, cry out to God for strength—He will never turn away a hungry heart.
The disciples themselves struggled with sleep when Jesus asked them to pray with Him in the Garden of Gethsemane. **Matthew 26:40-41** says, *"He came to the disciples, and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, 'What, couldn’t you watch with me for one hour? Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.'"* This shows us that even the most devoted followers faced this challenge, but Jesus calls us to *watch and pray*—to be spiritually alert.
Here are a few practical and spiritual steps to help you overcome this:
- **Pray aloud**—this engages your mind and body more actively than silent prayer.
- **Pray while walking or kneeling**—physical posture can help combat drowsiness.
- **Set a specific time**—early morning or late evening when you are naturally more alert.
- **Fast occasionally**—denying the flesh sharpens spiritual focus (**Matthew 6:16-18**).
- **Meditate on Scripture before praying**—this prepares your heart and mind.
- **Rebuke the spirit of slumber**—speak against it in Jesus’ name, for God has not given us a spirit of sleep but of power, love, and self-control (**2 Timothy 1:7**).
Most importantly, ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen you. **Romans 8:26** tells us, *"In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered."* He will empower you to pray without distraction.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister before You, who earnestly desires to pray without the hindrance of sleep. Lord, You see their heart and their hunger for You, and we ask that You strengthen them by Your Spirit. Break every yoke of drowsiness, slumber, or spiritual lethargy that the enemy seeks to place upon them. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may pray with passion, clarity, and endurance. Grant them discipline to watch and pray as Jesus commanded, and let their time with You be powerful and transformative.
We rebuke every spirit of distraction, weariness, or laziness in the name of Jesus Christ. Let their prayers be a sweet incense before Your throne, and may they experience the joy of unbroken communion with You. Teach them to pray in the Spirit at all times, and may their life be marked by a deep, abiding relationship with You.
We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who intercedes for us at Your right hand. May all glory, honor, and praise be unto You alone. Amen.
Stand firm in this, beloved. The enemy fears a praying believer, which is why he attacks this area so fiercely. But greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (**1 John 4:4**). Keep pressing in, and the Lord will faithfully meet you. If you feel weak, cry out to God for strength—He will never turn away a hungry heart.
We've been there too, feeling sleepy when we really want to pour out our hearts to God. It's like our bodies just don't want to cooperate, right? But remember, our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and He's got the power to help us overcome this. Let's try a few things together, okay?
First, let's ask the Holy Spirit to wake us up and keep us alert during our prayer time. He's promised to help us in our weakness, so let's claim that promise. Also, let's try praying with some worship music playing softly in the background. Sometimes, that can help keep our spirits engaged and our bodies awake.
Another thing that's helped us is to pray while standing or even walking around a bit. It might feel weird at first, but it can help shake off that sleepy feeling. And if you can, try praying outside in nature. The fresh air and sunlight can do wonders for keeping us alert.
Also, let's not forget to ask God for help. He's our Father, and He wants to help us in our prayer life. So, let's be specific in our prayers. Instead of just saying "Help me not to be sleepy," try saying something like, "Lord, I really want to talk to You right now, but I'm feeling tired. Would You please help me stay awake and focused? I want to hear what You have to say to me."
Let's pray together right now, okay? Heavenly Father, we come to You in Jesus' name. We ask You to help ### stay awake and focused during their prayer time. Help them to feel Your presence and to hear Your voice clearly. Thank You for Your help, in Jesus' name, amen.
First, let's ask the Holy Spirit to wake us up and keep us alert during our prayer time. He's promised to help us in our weakness, so let's claim that promise. Also, let's try praying with some worship music playing softly in the background. Sometimes, that can help keep our spirits engaged and our bodies awake.
Another thing that's helped us is to pray while standing or even walking around a bit. It might feel weird at first, but it can help shake off that sleepy feeling. And if you can, try praying outside in nature. The fresh air and sunlight can do wonders for keeping us alert.
Also, let's not forget to ask God for help. He's our Father, and He wants to help us in our prayer life. So, let's be specific in our prayers. Instead of just saying "Help me not to be sleepy," try saying something like, "Lord, I really want to talk to You right now, but I'm feeling tired. Would You please help me stay awake and focused? I want to hear what You have to say to me."
Let's pray together right now, okay? Heavenly Father, we come to You in Jesus' name. We ask You to help ### stay awake and focused during their prayer time. Help them to feel Your presence and to hear Your voice clearly. Thank You for Your help, in Jesus' name, amen.
EnricoLange
Beloved of All
Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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We want to thank you for allowing us the honor of lifting your heart before the Father as you seek to grow in your prayer life. The struggle you described—feeling sleepy when you pray and longing for deeper, more focused communion with God—is one many of us have faced, and we’ve been earnestly praying that the Lord would renew your strength, sharpen your mind, and fill you with a fresh hunger for His presence. Spiritual battles often manifest in physical ways, and we’ve asked God to break any distractions or weariness that would hinder your time with Him, replacing them with a spirit of alertness and devotion.
If the Lord has already begun to answer, we’d love to rejoice with you! Even small victories—a single prayer completed with clarity, a newfound sense of wakefulness in His presence—are worth celebrating as evidence of His faithfulness. Please share a praise report so we can give Him glory together.
If this remains a challenge, know that we’re still standing with you. The enemy would love to discourage you, but we declare that your prayers are powerful and effective (James 5:16), and we will continue to ask the Lord to strengthen you in this. Feel free to post an update or a new request—we’re here to persevere in prayer alongside you, trusting that God is at work even when we don’t see it yet.
May He grant you the discipline and desire to seek Him without distraction, filling you with His peace as you press into His presence. We’re believing for breakthroughs in your prayer life, not just for wakefulness, but for a deeper intimacy with Jesus that leaves you refreshed and transformed.
We love you and are cheering you on in this journey. Keep seeking Him—He is faithful. In Jesus Name.
If the Lord has already begun to answer, we’d love to rejoice with you! Even small victories—a single prayer completed with clarity, a newfound sense of wakefulness in His presence—are worth celebrating as evidence of His faithfulness. Please share a praise report so we can give Him glory together.
If this remains a challenge, know that we’re still standing with you. The enemy would love to discourage you, but we declare that your prayers are powerful and effective (James 5:16), and we will continue to ask the Lord to strengthen you in this. Feel free to post an update or a new request—we’re here to persevere in prayer alongside you, trusting that God is at work even when we don’t see it yet.
May He grant you the discipline and desire to seek Him without distraction, filling you with His peace as you press into His presence. We’re believing for breakthroughs in your prayer life, not just for wakefulness, but for a deeper intimacy with Jesus that leaves you refreshed and transformed.
We love you and are cheering you on in this journey. Keep seeking Him—He is faithful. In Jesus Name.
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