Prayer is not just submitting our requests to God but also ourselves to Him. Prayer invites the Lord’s presence into our lives, so we practice various prayer methods to cultivate greater awareness of the Lord’s nearness.
As a church, we pray each week for different church and ministry partners in our community and around the world. In the early days of Christ Central, we would pause during our service and take prayer requests each week.
We would like to better engage our congregation and community through prayer this season as a larger church. To do so, we have created a form below that you can use to submit a prayer request. These requests will be submitted to our prayer team and prayed for individually!
View our Prayer Wall of requests here.
1. God has commanded us to pray.
2 Chronicles 7:14, James 5:13, Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17
How crazy is it that we need to be commanded to commune with the living God? Yet because God knows how prone we are to wander, He calls us to pray as an act of obedience.
2. Prayer is one of the greatest privileges given to the children of God.
Ephesians 2:18, Hebrews 10:19-22, Matthew 27:51
In the Old Testament, only one man could come before the God of the Universe once a year. Because of what Christ has done and because the veil has been torn, we have direct access to our Heavenly Father. What a glorious gift!
3. Apart from God we can do nothing.
John 15:5, Isaiah 40:31, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalms 20:7
It is so easy in our culture of abundance to think that we don’t need God – that we can purchase or achieve everything we want through our gifts and talents. However, the Bible is clear that we cannot do anything apart from God’s sovereign blessing.
4. With God we can do all things.
Mark 11:24, 1 John 5:14-15, Psalms 102:17
Although we can do nothing on our own, in Christ all things are possible. We should have great confidence that if we pray, God will hear us and answer our prayers!
1. With eyes toward the coming kingdom.
Revelation 21:1-5
The Bible gives us a picture of the renewal that Christ will bring when He returns. So, knowing that God’s word is true, we pray with that glorious end in mind, when all things will be made new, and God’s glory will fill the earth like the water covers the sea.
2. Alone and in community.
One of the greatest blessings of prayer is that we can do it anytime and anywhere. Our heavenly Father even encourages us to cry out to Him without ceasing (1 Thes 5:17). Yet, there is much to be gained by praying with one another. Jesus declares that He is uniquely present when two or more are gathered in His name (Matt 18:19-20).
We’d like to encourage each of you to set aside a few times this week to pray with one another–whether in your family, with your City Group, or simply alongside some brothers or sisters that you’ve gotten to know here at the church.
Guidance and direction as I search for a new job and roommates in RDU area. For God to show me his plan for me as I consider moving back. Thank you!
Submitted 03.01.26 by Tim Y.
My Aunt Zahra is Iranian-American. Please pray for her family in Iran - for protection and for peace.
Submitted 03.01.26 by Kristen P.
Jenna and Patrick turn towards the Lord. Jesus change their hearts. My little brother's nose surgery. Hannah Hill.
Submitted 03.01.26 by Morgan T.
Please pray for continued revival across Duke. For strongholds of achievement and appearance, and secularism to be broken and for many to come to know the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus as their Lord and savior. Pray for: Shneya, Fitz, Wyatt
Submitted 03.01.26 Anonymously
Justice and redemption for our dear friend who is unfairly treated and his ensuing suffering/hurt
Submitted 03.01.26 Anonymously
Summer internships, sister finding Christian community in college, weariness/tiredness and school
Submitted 03.01.26 by Mikhail H.
Getting to know Jesus more and not lying.
Submitted 02.22.26 by Vivien K.
Discernment with my job and courage to leave if it's God's will. For more time for my family and my business. Prayers for our marriage.
Submitted 02.22.26 by Karman K.
Feelings of loneliness for life; feeling overwhelmed by the day to day and all the injustices across the nations.
Submitted 02.22.26 Anonymously
Discontentment, direction, fear. Trust the Lord for the future. Godly long-term community - health - mind - body - soul.
Submitted 02.22.26 Anonymously
Praise be to God that I've had such peace this week! Praise for a great Embrace family meeting, and prayer that this will spark some deep conversations and inspire us to act!
Submitted 02.22.26 by Julia K.
This transition from Tennessee - I am believing God will show up the same way here.
Submitted 02.22.26 by Hannah W.
Care for aging parents.
Submitted 02.15.26 by Aaron B.
My relationship with God. I feel like I am pulling away but I don't want to be. I also feel like my mind is stressed, please pray for peace and calmness for all things that God can give me.
Submitted 02.15.26 by Camryn B.
Releasing my negative strongholds: anger, fear, not believing in your word.
Submitted 02.15.26 by Curtis and Francine J.
We have been pursuing healing for our 9 year old, Vivien, for 5 years now, and still every day is a struggle with big emotions, meltdown, and turmoil. This can feel like a marathon of invisible suffering. I would love prayer for endurance, strength, peace, wisdom, and healing if it's the Lord's will and trust if it is not.
Submitted 02.15.26 by Manda K.
Will be with son Nate this week - God's protection, mercy, and leading in his life.
Submitted 02.15.26 by Linda W.
I pray that my brother is saved and starts to follow Jesus passionately.
Submitted 02.15.26 by Morgan T.
My aunt Bet & cousin Lori - healing from cancer. Mother in law - good test results.
Submitted 02.15.26 by Chalice D.
Our niece (11 months old) is having open heart surgery on Feb. 23rd to fix a hole in her heart. Her name is Sammie.
Submitted 02.15.26 by Sydney and Connor W.
Please pray for continued revival across Duke. For hearts of stone to be turned to hearts of flesh, for many to come to know the surpassing worth of having Christ Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Pray specifically for Greek life, pre-professional clubs, sports teams, and faculty. Please pray for Shreya, Cassatt, Campbell, Wyatt, and Casey.
Submitted 02.15.26 Anonymously
Financial clarity/provision for 26-27 school year, rest of college, as well as guidance in search for part-time work. Further clarity about becoming a Young Life leader.
Submitted 02.08.26 by Josie W.
My family as we work towards staying physically, spiritually, and financially healthy.
Submitted 02.08.26 by India J.
Upcoming weeks of school and competing in track - that I will make space for God to come into my life and my teammates to know Christ.
Submitted 02.08.26 by Meredith S.
Please pray for further revival at Duke, for hearts of stone to be turned to hearts of flesh by the power of Jesus. Pray for students and faculty to come to know the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Specific: Christian community, Greek life, sports teams, classrooms, Wyatt, Shirley, and Katelyn
Submitted 02.08.26 Anonymously
Summer internships, sister finding community at UNCW.
Submitted 02.08.26 by Mikhail H.
God would pour His spirit out on my son's Caleb, Nick, and Nate and their partners. Christ have mercy. Thank you dear saints!
Submitted 02.08.26 by Linda W.
My grandmother (Brenda) had achilles surgery recently. Prayers for her quick and full recovery and peace in this slower period of her life! Thank you!
Submitted 02.08.26 by Josie H.
Knowing the Lord is with my every step of my life. Thank you!
Submitted 03.01.26 by Vivien K.
