Hearing God – PRAYER WALL

I Am Here

I am here. I have not left. I am your Safe Place. Wherever you find yourself now, however you mourn, I want you to know I am with you. I have made a way through this for you, and it is in My arms. All around you is disaster, but hidden in the palm ofContinue reading “I Am Here”

Be Careful What You Pray For

Sometimes, we pray so fervently for what we want, God actually gives it to us, even though He had a better plan. 1 Samuel 8. We weren’t created for everything to go our way here on earth. We were created for oneness with Christ. In this world you will have trouble. It is a promise.Continue reading “Be Careful What You Pray For”

Fear That Makes a Difference

The things that hold you back from the deeper things of Christ can loom big and tall at times. Like FEAR. Fear you’ll have to give something up. Or fear of what others will think of you if you dive into Jesus’ arms and start truly living what you believe. Fear of what He mightContinue reading “Fear That Makes a Difference”

Looking For Jesus Online

A man from an Islamic nation in North Africa reached out on social media to find Christians who could tell him about Jesus, but no one answered his questions. Suspicious of his desire to convert, his Muslim neighbors seized his phone and when they saw the messages, they beat him, leaving him in a comaContinue reading “Looking For Jesus Online”

Join Us on Pentecost: International Day for the Unreached

During Pentecost (which we will celebrate May 24 this year), the Spirit came upon the apostles like fire, and they began preaching in the tongues of those gathered there “from every nation under heaven,” leading thousands to faith in Christ. Those languages and countries are many of the very places in the world that areContinue reading “Join Us on Pentecost: International Day for the Unreached”

Preparation and Prayer for NDOP 2026

As the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation approaches, we are dedicating time and space here at the Prayer Wall to pray for our nation. Today we begin praying toward the National Day of Prayer on May 7. Is the Lord calling you to fast as you pray? Check out our So YouContinue reading “Preparation and Prayer for NDOP 2026”

Pray for Our Nation and the World

Gather your church, your prayer group and your family and begin praying now for these important dates: NOW: America Reads the Bible May 7: National Day of Prayer May 17: Rededicate 250 May 24: International Day of Prayer for the Unreached Pray for Pray from Isaiah 51:7a that we will Lord, we ask for aContinue reading “Pray for Our Nation and the World”

Open Our Ears, Lord

Do you want to hear God’s voice? Follow His lead? Lean on His understanding rather than your own? A prayer from John 10:27: Lord, open up our ears to hear You. How have we closed off our minds and hearts from listening? Have we decided You no longer speak? As if Your Word is aContinue reading “Open Our Ears, Lord”

Persevere

Blessed is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive the victor’s crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12 AMPC How are you doing with standing up under this present trial?Continue reading “Persevere”

Surrender to God Brings Peace

How are you doing with processing the news and current events these days? Are you worried about the future, as war rages around the world? Or are you going about your life as if all that evil is happening over there and will never affect you? Are you wondering what will happen in our countryContinue reading “Surrender to God Brings Peace”

Arm Us with Strength

I love to take courage from God’s names. So many times, He has been my Healer, my Mighty Warrior, my Comforter, my Advocate and so much more. What about you? When you look back at how the Lord carried you through 2025, what names of God stand out to you? Let’s ask Him to armContinue reading “Arm Us with Strength”

God’s Word for Your 2026

What did God do in your life this past year? Did you ask Him at the beginning of 2025 for a word, verse, vision, purpose, or something else He wanted to speak over the year? How did He fulfill that? No matter how you weathered last year, 2026 can be filled with power and wonderContinue reading “God’s Word for Your 2026”

Thankful for This Trial

As you told God all the things you’re grateful for this Thanksgiving, was your present trial on that list? It is in times of hardship that we undergo significant transformation within ourselves for the better. And that is the greatest blessing of all — to be conformed to the image of Christ. Romans 12:1-2. But whatever were gainsContinue reading “Thankful for This Trial”

Encouragement to Stand

Today, I feel the Lord speaking to our hearts from Isaiah 40. “I have a plan through this. I know you can’t see around the other bend, and what you think might be waiting for you there scares you. But trust Me. I know what I’m doing. I know what’s up there ahead. And aroundContinue reading “Encouragement to Stand”

Hand Me Your Future

A word from the Lord’s heart to those dealing with anxiety: I am here. This future you dread, the thoughts that spiral you into panic and fear for your children’s future, none of it changes the fact that I am still here. I am still all-powerful. And I still love you and your children moreContinue reading “Hand Me Your Future”

Open Our Ears

A prayer for our nation from Isaiah 51:7a: Lord, push back enemy interference. Pierce through the noise. Speak loudly to every heart. Open our ears so we will hear what You’re saying, know what is right, and take Your instructions to heart. Knock down every lie we have believed with Your Truth, and give usContinue reading “Open Our Ears”

Are You Listening?

Has something happened to make you anxious or worried? Is your heart feeling troubled? Nothing happens unless God allows it. And if He has allowed it, then He’s doing something in the midst of it. Prayer is not just worrying with your eyes closed and words coming out of your mouth. Our conversations with theContinue reading “Are You Listening?”

Arm Us with Strength

What trials have you been through this year? And what has God shown you in the midst of them? How will He pull you through the trials yet to come? I have allowed these trials because there are ways I am pursuing you. I am not hidden. I’m right here with you. Always have been.Continue reading “Arm Us with Strength”

Stepping into My Role

The Lord has a very specific role for you to play in the trials of today and the days to come. Do you know what that is yet? Ask Him. What is He saying to you? Can you hear Him? If you don’t know what He’s leading you to do yet, start here: Matthew 22:37-40Continue reading “Stepping into My Role”

Open Our Ears, Lord

A prayer from John 10:27: Lord, open up our ears to hear You. How have we closed off our minds and hearts from listening? Have we decided You no longer speak? As if Your Word is a lie? As if You somehow stopped being the God of the Bible? As if our insecurities and ideasContinue reading “Open Our Ears, Lord”

Persevere

For Fathers

As Fathers Day approaches this coming Sunday, here’s some encouragement from the heart of our Perfect Father: My son, I know your heart. You have longed to be the perfect father, to not make the same mistakes your own father did, to raise your children up to love Me, to empower them to be allContinue reading “For Fathers”

International Day for the Unreached

Did you know that 1/3 of the world has been denied access to the gospel? That’s right. About 3 billion people are cut off from hearing Jesus’ name. Most of these live in nations closed to the gospel message because of oppressive governments and/or religions. Missionaries are forbidden, Christians are persecuted, and seekers risk theirContinue reading “International Day for the Unreached”

Join Us on June 8 as We Pray for the Unreached

During Pentecost (which we will celebrate June 8 this year), the Spirit came upon the apostles like fire, and they began preaching in the tongues of those gathered there “from every nation under heaven,” leading thousands to faith in Christ. Those languages and countries are many of the very places in the world that areContinue reading “Join Us on June 8 as We Pray for the Unreached”

Rest in Me

My beloved bride, today I’m calling you to rest in Me. Don’t be like the wife who rushes about to please her Husband, doing things I never asked you to do and missing out on the one thing that matters. Luke 10:38-42. Come, sit with Me awhile. Listen to My voice. Hear My heart forContinue reading “Rest in Me”

Preparation and Prayer for NDOP 2025

As the National Day of Prayer approaches now through May 1, is the Lord calling you to fast as you pray? Check out our So You Think You Can’t Fast page. Ideas to Make This National Day of Prayer All the More Meaningful: There is power in praying Scripture, because we are speaking back toContinue reading “Preparation and Prayer for NDOP 2025”

Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Live Your Purpose

Join us May 1 for the National Day of Prayer. With all that’s going on these days, has the enemy been sidetracking you from God’s purposes? Are your thoughts, words and posts laced with bitterness, judgment and slander, rather than the love, joy and peace that belong to those who walk in the Spirit? (GalatiansContinue reading “Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Live Your Purpose”

Arm Us with Strength

I love to take courage from God’s names. So many times, He has been my Healer, my Mighty Warrior, my Comforter, my Advocate and so much more. What about you? When you look back at how the Lord carried you through 2024, what names of God stand out to you? Let’s ask Him to armContinue reading “Arm Us with Strength”

God’s Word for Your 2025

What did God do in your life this past year? Did you ask Him at the beginning of 2024 for a word, verse, vision, purpose, or something else He wanted to speak over the year? How did He fulfill that? Share in the comments, if you like. Last year, as I asked Him for 2024,Continue reading “God’s Word for Your 2025”

Thankful for This Trial

As you tell God all the things you’re grateful for this Thanksgiving, is your present trial on that list? It is in times of hardship that we undergo significant transformation within ourselves for the better. And that is the greatest blessing of all — to be conformed to the image of Christ. Romans 12:1-2. But whatever were gainsContinue reading “Thankful for This Trial”

Thankful Reflection on the Past

As we step into this season of Thanksgiving, what has God done this year in your life and family? What are you thankful for? With my children and those the Lord has asked me to mentor, we love to seek the Lord at the beginning of each year and ask Him for His word overContinue reading “Thankful Reflection on the Past”

Surrender to God Brings Peace

All Is Not Lost. Stand Up and Fight!

As narratives rage in media these days — some false and some true — and so many with evil intentions vie for control and seem like they’re winning by earthly standards, it’s easy to feel hopeless, like any fight against this present darkness is to no avail. It is not. There is a stand weContinue reading “All Is Not Lost. Stand Up and Fight!”

I Am Here

For Fathers

All Is Not Lost. Stand Up and Fight!

Join Us on May 19 as We Pray for the Unreached

During Pentecost (which we will celebrate May 19 this year), the Spirit came upon the apostles like fire, and they began preaching in the tongues of those gathered there “from every nation under heaven,” leading thousands to faith in Christ. Those languages and countries are many of the very places in the world that areContinue reading “Join Us on May 19 as We Pray for the Unreached”

Stepping into My Role

The Lord has a very specific role for you to play in the trials of the days to come. Do you know what that is yet? Ask Him. What is He saying to you? Can you hear Him? If you don’t know what He’s leading you to do yet, start here: Matthew 22:37-40 and 1Continue reading “Stepping into My Role”

Praying Isaiah 51 Over Our Hearts and Nation

There is power in praying Scripture, because we are speaking back to the Lord what He has already said. We are in alignment with His heart. In John 17, Jesus prayed for us to be one with Him and each other. He also prayed for those who had yet to believe in Him. So, asContinue reading “Praying Isaiah 51 Over Our Hearts and Nation”

Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Walk in Your Purpose

Join us now through May 2 for the National Day of Prayer. Sharing with you this sweet word from the Lord’s heart for His bride…. I am here. This future you dread, the thoughts that spiral you into panic and fear for your children’s future, none of it changes the fact that I am stillContinue reading “Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Walk in Your Purpose”

Listening to God

Our God is very present and very real. All throughout the Bible we see how personally and also corporately He speaks to and through His people. If you are among a growing number of Christians who claim He doesn’t speak that way anymore, I challenge you to find the verse that says that. Yes, that’sContinue reading “Listening to God”

Pray for Awakening in Our Nation

More than 114 countries have joined us here at the Prayer Wall since we began in 2020. Today, our prayer is for the USA, but it is written so you can also pray for your own nation. We hope you will join us for 30 days of Prayer for Global Awakening March 11-April 4, 2024,Continue reading “Pray for Awakening in Our Nation”

God’s Word for Your 2024

What did God do in your life this past year? Did you ask Him at the beginning of 2023 for a word, verse, vision, purpose, or something else He wanted to speak over the year? How did He fulfill that? No matter how you weathered last year, 2024 can be filled with power and wonderContinue reading “God’s Word for Your 2024”

Take Off the Blinders

This past week, the Lord gave me three dreams over three nights. In the first, people walked about with blinders on that covered not only their eyes but the whole face. Inside, they cried out to be seen for who they truly were. But with their own faces covered and with others’ blinders on, asContinue reading “Take Off the Blinders”

Listen … He’s Talking

When was the last time God spoke to you? Do you remember? Is there anything He’s asked you to do. you haven’t done yet? What will it take to be still and listen? God is speaking all the time. He’s even speaking right this moment. He’s so creative and personal that what, when, where, andContinue reading “Listen … He’s Talking”

Step Up into My Arms

A powerful word from the Lord today for those of us feeling a bit beat up in the battle: Step up. Not with hopeful goals to better yourself that fade away within a couple of weeks. Not with working all the harder and burning out all the faster, or with beating yourself up because youContinue reading “Step Up into My Arms”

Set Apart … to LOVE

What has your mind dwelt on lately? What subject has moved you into heated conversations? And how are you shining Christ? There are topics the world has taken on that may not be what God is saying or the focus He wants us to have as His bride. He has given us one task: MatthewContinue reading “Set Apart … to LOVE”

Hand Outstretched

What have you been going through this year? Are you feeling weary? Alone in the fire? I felt the Lord leading me to share this word from His heart to ours today: I know it’s been hard, and at times you feel like you just can’t go on. Like something’s got to give, or youContinue reading “Hand Outstretched”

In Step with the Spirit

Prayer is not a one-way “talk,” where we ask God to do for us the things we want and then get upset at Him when He doesn’t answer the way we expect. Prayer is a two-way conversation. In fact, the longer you walk with God, the better you know His Word, and the closer youContinue reading “In Step with the Spirit”

The Heart of the Matter

In the midst of all the world is facing, God’s been calling me to report briefly on the news here at the Prayer Wall, but deeply on His heart. Wars, devastation, atrocities — none of this is new. We live in a fallen world where sin has made a terrible mark. We as Christ’s bodyContinue reading “The Heart of the Matter”

I Am Here

Do Not Fear

I awoke from a dream where a little girl worriedly tugged on her mother’s skirt, saying “Mommy, Mommy! I don’t want to go bye-bye.” Her face still haunts me as I write this. What devastation. So many mothers and children in Ukraine have been injured and killed, especially after Russia bombed a maternity and children’sContinue reading “Do Not Fear”

Know What Is Right

From Isaiah 51:7a, let’s pray for God’s people Our city, county, state, and nation’s leaders Leaders of other nations of the world Criminals, those bent on evil The lost That we will Hear the Lord Know what is right Take God’s instructions to heart. For a free guide to knowing God’s voice, and deep BibleContinue reading “Know What Is Right”

A Prayer for Our Nation from Isaiah 51:1-6

Lord, it’s easy to feel, “I’m just one person. What difference can I make?” Give us courage to not give up, but to persist in prayer, listening to You and pursuing the things of Your heart. Comfort us, O God, and have compassion on the ruined state we’re in. Touch every heart, save us, andContinue reading “A Prayer for Our Nation from Isaiah 51:1-6”

Praying Isaiah 51 Over Our Hearts and Nation

Let’s spend the next few days praying Isaiah 51 over our hearts and the nation where we reside or are from. There is power in praying Scripture, because we are speaking back to the Lord what He has already said. We are in alignment with His heart. In John 17, Jesus prayed for us toContinue reading “Praying Isaiah 51 Over Our Hearts and Nation”

Proverbs 3:5-6 – The Surrender Theme

We have a Sovereign One who holds our future in His hands. It’s not the president of a nation or any other governing party, whether evil or good. It’s the God Who loves us. Nothing happens except that the Sovereign One allows it. And if He allows it, then no matter what evil plans ourContinue reading “Proverbs 3:5-6 – The Surrender Theme”

God’s Word for Your 2022

What did God do in your life this past year? Did you ask Him at the beginning of 2021 for a word, verse, vision, purpose, or something else He wanted to speak over the year? How did He fulfill that? The word the Lord gave us for 2021 was “Covering.” As I prayed with ourContinue reading “God’s Word for Your 2022”

Hostages’ Miraculous Escape from Haitian Gang

All 17 Christian Aid Ministries missionaries taken captive by the Haitian 400 Mawozo gang are at home with their families now — alive, unharmed and free! This is an account of God’s hand in their miraculous escape. When the Lord called the believers to share His love on the tiny island ravaged by hurricanes, anContinue reading “Hostages’ Miraculous Escape from Haitian Gang”

Listen to God

If you believe you can’t hear God, you won’t. Even though He’s speaking to you all the time. Even though He’s showing you the way. Even though He’s holding out to you so many treasures and beautiful surprises of His love. Even though He has clearly marked the way for you so that you cannotContinue reading “Listen to God”

Believe Me

I have not stopped moving. I have not stopped speaking. When did you stop moving with Me? When did you stop listening? I’m right here where I’ve always been, doing the things I always do. When did you step off who the Word says I am and believe whatever you think makes you feel betterContinue reading “Believe Me”

Walk with Me

New things are coming. New winds are blowing. I’m talking more and more. Can you hear Me? Can you see Me moving? Can you feel My touch? I am real. And I am here, right where I’ve always been, calling you to come. Walk with Me. I know things have been hard, and at thisContinue reading “Walk with Me”

Still My Focus

Being still isn’t easy. Especially when the demands of this world press against us. As I’ve been asking the Lord to teach me how to be still, He’s been opening up the way to quiet myself, even in the midst of those busy things of everyday life. To go ahead and make that granola, butContinue reading “Still My Focus”

Show Me Your Name

Asking God a question first thing in the morning and then looking and listening for His answer throughout the day has been an exciting way for me to grow in my faith and walk with Christ. A favorite morning conversation starter is to ask Jesus to reveal to me more about who He is throughContinue reading “Show Me Your Name”

Throng Before the Throne

In my quiet time one day, the Lord gave me a vision. As I worshipped Him before His throne, He said to me, “Turn around.” I turned to see thousands of people joining me there at His feet in worship. I recognized some of them. The taxi driver who came to the Lord on oneContinue reading “Throng Before the Throne”

Song for the Bride

The closer I grow to Christ, the more He amazes me with His intimate, relentless, breathtakingly beautiful pursuit of His bride. During my quiet time one day, He sang this over her. Sharing this with you, because … you are … His bride…. “O, My bride,Long have I longed for you.Long have I called toContinue reading “Song for the Bride”

Rest

Every Nation Under Heaven

In Acts 2, during Pentecost (which we celebrated yesterday), the Spirit came upon the apostles like fire, and they began preaching in the tongues of those gathered there “from every nation under heaven” (Acts 2:5), leading thousands to faith in Christ. Those languages and countries are many of the very places in the world thatContinue reading “Every Nation Under Heaven”