In episodes 221-224 Brooke and Faren walk you through guided prayer based off of scripture in the Bible. We focus on Paul’s letters to the Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. Each guided prayer mini series episode highlights some of our favorite verses throughout these books of the Bible.
Before you begin, we highly recommend that you go back and listen to the following mini series (ranging from episodes 189-208 of the Witty & Gritty Podcast. Each of these episodes gives context, insight, and applicable wisdom. Hearing all of this before the guided prayer episodes will enhance your prayer time. Each of these bullets are clickable and will take you to those specific mini series:
Galatians Mini Series
Episodes 189-193 will walk you through our five favorite verses pulled from the Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Learn about the meaning of Paul’s message to the churches of Galatia, and its significance for us today.
Featuring Galatians 1:10, 2:16, 4:8-9, 5:22-23, 6:9-10.
Praying Over People Pleasing
“Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.”
Galatians 1:10
God, we know that you are the only one we should be looking to please. Help us focus on you as we walk through life’s pressures to seek approval and impress, anyone but you. Show us places in our hearts that aren’t aligned with you, and redirect our focus back to honoring you. Give us peace knowing that it is you we should seek, serve, and please, even if that makes us uncomfortable in certain situations.
Spend the next minute asking God to show you where you struggle with people pleasing.
Pray to Be Faith Driven
“Yet we know that a person is made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the law. And we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we might be made right with God because of our faith in Christ, not because we have obeyed the law. For no one will ever be made right with God by obeying the law.”
Galatians 2:16
God, we are caught in a world of hustle mentality and busyness. Please show us specific areas of our lives where this is a struggle, and is replacing priority with you. Remind us that only you can fulfill us and give us true rest. Help our actions be motivated to glorify you, and not make much of ourselves or our to do lists. Posture our hearts and minds to be driven by our faith, and not the pressures of anything that isn’t true to your word or who you are.
Spend the next minute asking God to align your heart to be faith driven.
Pray To Break Free from Old Ways
“Before you Gentiles knew God, you were slaves to so-called gods that do not even exist. So now that you know God (or should I say, now that God knows you), why do you want to go back again and become slaves once more to the weak and useless spiritual principles of this world?”
Galatians 4:8-9
God, we know that we are saved once and for all, and we are no longer in bondage to sin. Please break our bad habits, our old ways, or any barrier that is keeping us in a sin cycle. Shine a light on different pockets of life where we need you more. Show us where we are struggling and guide us to repent and follow you. Help us trust that you will provide the resources and make a way for us to break free from our old, sinful ways to focus on becoming more like you.
Spend the next minute asking God for the next steps on breaking a habit of sin.
Pray to Grow and Improve
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!”
Galatians 5:22-23
God, thank you for equipping us with the fruit of the spirit. Give us the focus and energy to actively work on growth with each aspect of this. Show us our strong and weak areas, and help us to remember to focus on the fruit as we have our good and bad days. Help us see in our moments of weakness or stress that are able to show love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.
Spend the next minute asking God to equip you with the fruit of the spirit in a specific situation.
Praying Through This Season
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.”
Galatians 6:9-10
God, some seasons are really hard, and we just want to give up. We are so thankful you’re with us every step, especially on the rough days. Help us have faith and know that at the perfect time, we will reap a harvest of blessing. Please give us the strength, energy, and courage to keep doing what is right, and to not give up. Help us trust the process, your plan, and your timing. Please give us holy perspective and faithful patience.
Spend the next minute asking God to give you strength to do what is right.
Ephesians Mini Series
Episodes 194-198 will walk you through our five favorite verses pulled from the Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Learn about the meaning of Paul’s message to the believers of Ephesus, and its significance for us today.
Featuring Ephesians 2:10, 3:16, 4:1-3, 5:16-17, 6:13-17.
Praying for Plan & Purpose
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
Ephesians 2:10
God, thank you for having a perfect plan and that we get to play an active role in it. Please show us our individual skill sets, strengths, and passions. Help us use what you’ve given us to point others back to you and your glory. Let us rest in your word that we are your masterpiece, and we are uniquely designed by you. We pray for wisdom, strength, and boldness as we leverage our giftings to do the good things you have planned for us.
Spend the next minute asking God to show you how to use your unique giftings and passions for His purpose.
Pray for Empowerment
“I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.”
Ephesians 3:16
God, thank you for being the source of our strength, and that you are truly all we need. Let us not find strength and power from the world, but trust that you will empower and equip us with everything we need. Help us recognize where we are struggling in this area, and reveal a path that points back to you. Thank you for the promise of God given strength, and that we have access to tap into it. Keep us humble and ready to ask for your help.
Spend the next minute asking God to empower you to carry out His plan for you.
Pray Over These Qualities
“Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.”
Ephesians 4:1-3
God, thank you for equipping us with the ability to be patient, humble, gentle, gracious, united, and peaceful. Show us the areas in our lives where we can improve while being a good representative for you. Give us opportunities to strengthen these areas and help us recognize the growth in the moments it happens. We pray that we can carry these attributes into all aspects of our lives while keeping you at the center.
Spend the next minute asking God to show you ways to improve in these areas.
Praying Over Priorities
“Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.”
Ephesians 5:16-17
God, we know that it’s important to make the most of every opportunity to point others back to you. Please open doors for us to practice this skill, and to recognize these moments as they’re happening. Align our desires and priorities to what you want for us. Show us where we can make the most of any circumstance or life phase we’re experiencing. Give us ears to listen to your will and the courage to act in obedience.
Spend the next minute asking God to help align your priorities and actions.
Praying Over Your Armor
“Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
Ephesians 6:13-17
God, thank you for giving us armor that we can have in every moment. Help us be mindful and intentional with putting on our armor each day as we walk through life. Help us recognize where our armor is weak and give us the steps to make it stronger. We pray specifically over putting on the Armor of God: the belt of truth, the body armor of righteousness, shoes of peace from the Good News, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit.
Spend the next minute asking God to help you be intentional with putting on the Armor of God.
Philippians Mini Series
Episodes 199-203 will walk you through our five favorite verses pulled from the Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Learn about the meaning of Paul’s message to the believers of Philippi, and its significance for us today.
Featuring Philippians 1:21, 2:13-14, 3:14, 4:6-8, 4:13.
Pray About How to Honor God
“For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.”
Philippians 1:21
God, help us focus on your big picture and having an internal, eternal mindset. We thank you for all you have done and will do. Help us honor you well by repenting where we need to, asking for what we need, and yielding to your will with faithful obedience. We know that we’re never too far gone, and you will love us no matter how big our sin may feel. Give us direction on how to honor you from where we are in this exact moment in life. Thank you for guiding us to our next right steps.
Spend the next minute asking God how you can honor Him in your current life phase.
Pray for Your Attitude
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Do everything without complaining and arguing”
Philippians 2:13-14
God, thank you for giving us the desire and power to please you. Help us harness that power in a grateful posture. Please give us the patience and faith to trust your plan, your timing, and your purpose as we walk through life. Remind us to leverage every opportunity to serve in love, just as you would. Help us want to do what you want. Change the desires of our hearts to line up to your best plan for us. Help our attitudes as we embrace your plan for your kingdom.
Spend the next minute asking God to align your desires to what God wants.
Pray Through Valleys
“I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”
Philippians 3:14
God, we know that on this side of Heaven we will have low moments and seasons. Remind us to press on, seek you, and keep our hearts focused on you alone. Help us run our race in a way that glorifies and honors you. Help us feel your presence and know without a doubt that you are forever by our sides as we walk through valleys. Give us the strength to put one foot in front of the other as we keep moving forward in a way that points others to you.
Spend the next minute asking God to help you press on in a valley.
Pray Over Your Thoughts
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:6-8
God, thank you for giving us specific instructions on what to do when it comes to anxious or stressed thoughts. Remind us to stop the toxic thought, pray about it, ask you for what we need, and thank you for what you’ve done. Help us to actively pray through our worries and then guide us to the good things we should be thinking of instead. Show us the root of what we’re struggling with, and give us truth to what you say about it.
Spend the next minute asking God to help you focus on good, Godly thoughts.
Pray Over Your Path
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13
God, thank you for making all good things possible. We cannot do anything good without you. Our strength comes from you, and it will not fail. Help us remember in every season of life, you are the one who is empowering us to do good in this world. Continue to align our desires with your perfect plan and purpose for us. Give us the vision to see our next steps, and the obedience to do what you ask of us. We pray for supernatural energy and strength as we lead others to you.
Spend the next minute asking God to give you strength.
Colossians Mini Series
Episodes 204-208 will walk you through our five favorite verses pulled from the Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Learn about the meaning of Paul’s message to the believers of Colossae, and its significance for us today.
Featuring Colossians 1:9-11, 2:6-7, 3:8-12, 3:17, 4:5-6
Pray Encouragement Over Others
“So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy.”
Colossians 1:9-11
God, thank you for the gift of Christian community. We pray that you give us wisdom and understanding on your plan for us, and that whatever we do, it’s through a lifestyle that bears Godly fruit. Thank you for the gift of letting us grow as we learn more about you. Continue to strengthen us with your power, endurance, patience, and joy. Help us be diligent about praying over our fellow believers as we encourage one another.
Spend the next minute asking God to help you encourage others.
Pray Over These Qualities
“And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
Colossians 2:6-7
God, thank you for the gift of relationship, and that we have the opportunity to grow deeper with you. Let our lives be built on you alone, equipping us with your truth. Give us unwavering qualities of being a Christ follower, where we lean on you as we go through life. Help us know how to think, act, pray, and respond in a way that honors you. We ask that you teach us to respond well when adversity strikes.
Spend the next minute asking God to help you faithfully follow Him.
Pray About Your Input
“But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language…Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him…Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”
Colossians 3:8, 10, 12
God, thank you for the ability to help us remove what’s hurting us and discern what is good for us. Thank you for our new nature in you, and that we can be renewed. Help us clothe ourselves in mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Give us direction on specific areas in our lives that need cleaning up, and give us the discipline to follow through on how we can reflect you better in those areas.
Spend the next minute asking God to give you strength and discipline in problem areas.
Pray for Grace and Provision
“And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.”
Colossians 3:17
God, thank you for the opportunity to get to represent you. Help us do this job well and give us a spirit of gratitude along the way. We know that every task in the body of Christ is important. Please give us the physical, spiritual, and emotional strength to do these tasks gracefully. We pray that in all we do, we do it with you in mind, and do it to the best of our ability. Thank you for your constant provision, insight, and power to help us represent you well.
Spend the next minute asking God to give you grace and provision.
Pray Before the Conversations
“Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.”
Colossians 4:5-6
God, thank you for guiding us on how to have Godly conversations. Help us live wisely in our daily lives, and that we intentionally point others to you. We pray for our conversations to be gracious, attractive, and seasoned with you. Help us discern what words to use along with tone, delivery, and body language as we speak to others. Guide our conversations to where they need to go, and let us proclaim your name in the process.
Spend the next minute asking God to guide your conversations.
We hope you enjoy our Guided Prayer Mini Series! We pray that it gives you a way to focus on the discipline of prayer through our Read Pray Talk Tell method using scriptures from the Bible. Our Guided Prayer Mini Series is a great way to challenge yourself to read your Bible to gain context, then pray about the Bible verses.
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