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.
Strength
Submitted 12.07.25 by Jennifer D.
Drue and Carson Rockett
Submitted 12.07.25 by Henry M.
Christmas is full of joy and happiness and God gave it.
Submitted 12.07.25 by Marley C.
Kemala and her family getting the right heating this year.
Submitted 12.07.25 by Jakob W.
I am taking my board exam to become a certified occupational therapist on Dec. 19th. Prayer for peace, guidance, and hope. Thank you.
Submitted 12.07.25 by Victoria P.
Final exams, that my parents know Christ in a new way this season, college community for my sister.
Submitted 12.07.25 by Mikhail H.
Roy Meece (my grandfather) needs healing from cancer after a recent diagnosis.
Submitted 12.07.25 by Kaylee B.
Roy Meece (my grandfather) needs healing from cancer after a recent diagnosis.
Submitted 12.07.25 by Kaylee B.
Thank you for your prayers. My trip to Thailand with Nate. God is at work. Please pray God would help him with his addictions.
Submitted 12.07.25 by Linda W.
My mom's recovery from surgery. That healing would progress and they would not need to travel all the way back to Cleveland for follow up.
Submitted 12.07.25 by Kristen P.
Thankful for nice people at this church. Safe travel and family.
Submitted 11.23.25 by Mark U.
Exam season, for my parents to know Christ, my sister to find community in college
Submitted 11.23.25 by Mikahil H.
House (homeless still), health (horrible burps that cause Eviction-Esophagus GI tract), vehicle, income, family reconciliation, speedy end to probation, opportunity to serve.
Submitted 11.23.25 by Paul G.
My wife, Claudia, and I are expecting our first child in the next few weeks!
Submitted 11.23.25 by Adrian C.
That I can have clubs here.
Submitted 11.23.25 by Marley C.
Our family - that we continue to strive to be like Christ. Give us wisdom and guidance.
Submitted 11.23.25 by Cassandra D.
Please continue to pray for Duke, for all the hearts that are being softened to conversations. Pray for unity for believers, pray for people far from Jesus to know the freedom of God. Pray specifically for the culture of social posturing, shallow indulgence, and Greek life. Pray that the Lord would gather hearts & bodies around His goodness.
Submitted 11.23.25 Anonymously
Safety for my school and entire community of families suffering due to ICE.
Submitted 11.23.25 Anonymously
Final exam season, summer internships, sister discovering colleges
Submitted 11.23.25 by Mikhail H.
Father and son (CC visitors) who were involved in a car accident this morning.
Submitted 11.23.25 Anonymously
Discernment in figuring out post-grad plans and relationships. Thanksgiving with family goes well.
Submitted 11.23.25 by Amanda W.
Healing my dad's cancer. Be with our family and help us trust God's plan.
Submitted 11.16.25 by Ella E.
That the Lord will turn the hearts and habits of those I love toward Him, and show me how to best serve with my skills, passions, and resources.
Submitted 11.16.25 by Madison C.
My brother, Aaron McGraw, for physical healing after a crash injury with rib and pelvic fractures - at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Submitted 11.16.25 by Andrew M.
Strength to rely on God everyday!
Submitted 11.16.25 by Zuri T.
Coworker, Don Chamblee, passed away on Wednesday night unexpectedly. Pray for his wife and family.
Submitted 11.16.25 by Jonathan B.
My time with my son, Nate, and his Buddhist girlfriend and family. Jesus go forth like a warrior. Draw us. Bring Your kingdom in our lives.
Submitted 11.16.25 by Linda W.
Please pray for awakening of Duke. Lift up specifically the new Greek ministry, for faithful witnesses in Greek life, for strongholds of alcohol, lust, indulgence, social posturing, money, and all darkness to break. Pray for Sunday Night Worship where Jesus is bringing new people in every week.
Submitted 11.16.25 Anonymously
There is so much spiritual motion at Duke. Pray for believers to be faithful witnesses and for campus ministries to be positioned to pour into new believers. Pray for Cru, RUF, ENC, AIV, Summit College, Greek MInistry, and Sunday Night Worship. Pray that the Lord would make Himself known to the people who are farthest from Him.
Submitted 11.9.25 Anonymously
Wisdom & attunement to know when to and when not to speak in to the lives of my sons. God's mercy on Caleb, Nick, and Nate. Thank you, dear saints!
Submitted 11.9.25 by Linda W.
Brother-in-law, Jason. He broke his neck, is stable after surgery. Pray for no paralysis.
Submitted 11.9.25 by Taylor and Samantha D.
Finding meaningful community in church & blessing communities that I'm a part of.
Submitted 11.9.25 by Elijah D.
My Dad to find a job.
Submitted 11.9.25 by Coral A.
Exam season, endurance, and peace. Sister finding community in college.
Submitted 11.9.25 by Mikhail H.
Direction and discernment in my job prospects and making a decision soon.
Submitted 11.9.25 by Emmy
My family and friends. Especially kids and my future wife.
Submitted 11.9.25 by Christopher W.
The light of Jesus and his light to shine through one another.
Submitted 11.2.25 by Noah S.
Stress with school.
Submitted 11.2.25 by Landon S.
Me and my family. I'm starting a new relationship and want to lead my family in God's will.
Submitted 11.2.25 by Christopher W.
Drue and Carson Rockett.
Submitted 11.2.25 by Henry M.
My grandparents and my cousins - I love them all super much.
Submitted 11.2.25 by Mads S.
Recently found out I will be furloughed at work. Pray for provision and next steps.
Submitted 11.2.25 by Craig G.
Starting a greek life fellowship/Bible study at Duke.Please pray for Duke, for many hearts to come to know Jesus as their savior.
Submitted 11.2.25 Anonymously
Please pray for Duke, for many hearts to come to know Jesus as their savior.
Submitted 11.2.25 Anonymously
Law school workload, final exam season, community in Raleigh, sister and brother/college stuff.
Submitted 11.2.25 by Mikhail H.
My wife Ashley is likely to be induced for the birth of our first child this week. I need prayer for her to have a safe and healthy delivery.
Submitted 11.2.25 by Michael E.
I am a new surgical resident at Duke and am really struggling with the schedule and time from family.
Submitted 10.26.25 by AC Braswell R.
My friend, Ethan. He is not a believer and his heart is hard to Jesus.
Submitted 10.26.25 by Tattie T.
Brother in law who was in an accident, and is now paralyzed. His wife and two kids as well.
Submitted 10.26.25 by Taylor D.
Going to Thailand to be with my son, Nate, over Thanksgiving. Pray God would go before me preparing our hearts.
Submitted 10.26.25 by Linda W.
Please continue to praise and pray for the spiritual revival at Duke. Pray for united, empowered, and embodied believers. Pray that the kingdom of God would be made known in every corner of campus. Lift up especially the new Greek ministry (praise!). Pray for the redeeming love of Jesus to reach the wandering, the lost, the broken, the striving, the secular. The Lord is moving in such cool ways. Pray for us to stay awake and watchful.
Submitted 10.26.25 Anonymously
Starting a Duke Greek life fellowship/Bible study. Prayers for people who will come and a location.
Submitted 10.26.25 by Cameron K.
Family doesn't know God. Mom is Buddhist, brother is seeking God.
Submitted 10.26.25 by Megan E.
