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.
My anxious heart and for my children to know God!
Submitted 09.07.25 Anonymously
Revival is happening at Duke! Please labor with me in prayer, that strongholds of darkness would be broken on our campus. Pray students will tatste and see His goodness. Join us in prayer that His will would be done on our ampus. Pray for the unity and faithfulness of believers! Pray that His name would be glorified in our work of talents & interests. May His kingdom come at Duke. Praise God for how He is already moving this year.
Submitted 09.07.25 Anonymously
Bill as he faces his fourth surgery on his right shoulder.
Submitted 09.07.25 by Janet M.
Sons - Caleb, Nick, & Nate. Our gracious hound of heaven will lay claim on them. Thank you!
Submitted 09.07.25 by Linda W.
Sister applying to colleges, balance between life in and out of school, singleness.
Submitted 09.07.25 by Mikhail H.
School starting again. the anxiety and overwhelm that comes from a lot of homework and trying to understand teaching methods. gods grace and peace. and for focus & maximum productivity when I feel overwhelmed.
Submitted 09.07.25 Anonymously
Lyme's Disease. Fellow's opening retreat next weekend.
Submitted 08.31.25 by John W.
Law school, workload/imposter sydrome, Christian community for my sister, rest/clarity.
Submitted 08.31.25 by Mikhail H.
Prayers for revival at Duke are being answered! Praise God for the bodies of hearts He is bringing in! Please pray faithfully for our campus, for open hearts, for the Holy Spirit to move in power, especially in areas dominated by secular ideals, striving and grasping, and materialism. Pray for strengthened faithful unity among believers.
Submitted 08.31.25 Anonymously
We need prayer for our final week of engagement. We also need prayer as we enter into our marriage next week!
Submitted 08.31.25 by Faith and Marco
Steadiness with Wolfspeed - clarity about Caleb's job and the future of the company. Patience & trust in God's good plans.
Submitted 08.31.25 by Karmen K.
Finding a church home and discerning the Lord's call on my life.
Submitted 08.31.25 by Zuri T.
To be safe and my family.
Submitted 08.24.25 by Mohamed
We are expecting a baby girl - 11/3 - prayers for her to keep growing big and strong.
Submitted 08.24.25 by Eliza B.
My family's health and my mother's healing while we are separated in different countries.
Submitted 08.24.25 by Kate F.
Please pray for Duke campus and students for the love of Jesus to encounter those deep in the culture of substance use, social posturing, secular ideals, and career striving. Pray for believers to be united in worship and prayer and community, and for many more to join our community. Pray for boldness of believers and open hearts. May the spirit move and fall at Duke.
Submitted 08.24.25 Anonymously
A hedge of protection for granddaughter, Thea (11) who will begin riding her bike to middle school in Ventura, CA.
Submitted 08.24.25 by Janet M.
My family to continue to grow in Christ daily and see God 1st!
Submitted 08.24.25 by India J.
Husband laid off from job in research.
Submitted 08.24.25 by Michelle H.
Caleb, Nick, and Nate - Christ have mercy. God to show Andrew and me our role here at CC. Wisdom and peace wth our limited time. We are so thankful for you, dear saints!
Submitted 08.24.25 by Linda W.
Currently I'm 38 weeks pregnant and would love prayer for a healthy delivery, healthy baby, and to be equipped to raise our little one in the Lord.
Submitted 08.17.25 by Izzy C.
Upcoming school stress & family relationships, finding Christian community.
Submitted 08.17.25 by Megan C.
Thanksgiving for upcoming family togetherness and ask for rest, joy, and growth together.
Submitted 08.17.25 by Erika S.
Law school starting Monday, academic endurance, spiritual community at Campbell, siblings starting school, singleness.
Submitted 08.17.25 by Mikhail H.
Currently undergoing a stressful job search - pray that my applications & interviews are seen favorably.
Submitted 08.17.25 by Ziggy C.
Caleb, Nick, and Nate - that they would love Him back. Thank you, dear saints!
Submitted 08.17.25 by Linda W.
Safety and protection of my family as we heal from recent health issues of my brother and death of my uncle. Great school year and new beginnngs for us all.
Submitted 08.17.25 by India J.
Starting law school, study, balance, brother apply for UNC transfer, community/friends in law school, singleness
Submitted 08.10.25 by Mikhail H.
Figuring out the next place I'll call home and thanking God for finding a job. Praying for smooth onboarding.
Submitted 08.10.25 by Vanessa R.W.
Please pray for Duke's campus and student body - for revival, for darkness to be pushed out.
Submitted 08.10.25 Anonymously
My covenant sons - the baptism today a reminder that the hound of heaven pursues. Caleb, Nick, & Nate.
Submitted 08.10.25 by Linda W.
Prayers for my husband and myself to find a new home. Strengthen our marriage.
Submitted 08.03.25 by Charlice D.
Prayers for new job direction after being laid off.
Submitted 08.03.25 by Hayden S.
Adjustment to my masters program at Duke and my family & teammates.
Submitted 08.03.25 by Meredith S.
Continual blessings for my family through deeds, service, and for just being present.
Submitted 08.03.25 by India J.
Starting law school this week, finding community in Raleigh, parents marriage, brother & sister starting school.
Submitted 08.03.25 by Mikhail H.
