The Prayer Closet

Welcome to The Prayer Closet! 


At FFC we truly believe in the power of prayer. We believe that it can change not only individual lives, but that it also has the ability to shake the very foundations of our communities, culture, and world! That is why the Freedom Fighters prayer ministry exists: to not only pray for the common and uncommon struggles of everyday life, but also to wage war in the Spirit for our families, towns, and nation. 


So, what is The Prayer Closet? This is where we will find our "marching orders" each week: scriptures and teaching to guide our prayers in a strategic direction so that we can join together in interceding for our brothers, sisters, and those not yet a part of the family. Below you will find this week's content as well as previous material from earlier topics. 


Before going any further, I would remind you to armor up (Ephesians 6:10-17). We're going to war after all! 

fasting Guide #2: The WHole Truth

A simple concept of the gospel and yet one essential to our daily life: The TRUTH will set you free and lies will keep you in bondage. 


The Good News: Jesus came to offer us FREEDOM and LIFE through this truth. 

The Bad News: Satan knows this and his goal is to steal, kill, and destroy it through deception. 


This month we are fighting back through fasting and prayer! Join as the Spirit leads as we ask God to reveal to us the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!


the whole truth (Fasting guide #2)

Previous Prayers

Looking for a previous prayer guide? You're in the right place! 


Below you will find the summary and prayer blueprints for prior weeks' topics.

  • week 8: the poisonous root

    Imagine you have a vegetable garden in your backyard. You've spent months and months cultivating the soil, planting the seeds, and nurturing them in the hopes of a bountiful harvest. Now picture this: your wicked neighbor, jealous of your potential blessings, sneaks in one night and plants a poisonous root among the other seeds. This root, if undealt with, will lead to the death and decay of everything else in the garden and can also harm anyone unfortunate enough to partake of the corrupted fruit. How would you respond to this situation? Would you stand idly by while all your hard work was destroyed? Would you sit there and do nothing while the lives of those you care about was endangered by this poison? Of course not!


    In the same way unforgiveness acts as a poison in the lives of Christians everywhere. It poisons the fruit of our salvation, limiting our impact and stunting our growth. It has led to uncountable numbers of divorce, church splits, and other forms of relational death and it is one of the greatest and deadliest epidemics the bride of Christ has ever faced. 


    This week as we pray against this favored tactic of the Enemy, be on guard for attempts of his forces to bring up past hurts in an effort to tempt you to pick up an old offense. Follow the link below to access the prayer guide for more information on ways to cultivate forgiveness as an essential component of the Christian life. As always, please pray as the Spirit leads asking Him to fill, baptize, and saturate your time of prayer.


    THE POISONOUS ROOT (WEEK 8)

  • week 7: curing counter-attacks

    As we live the Christian life we are often confronted with the schemes of our Enemy and his forces (Satan's demons, the world, and our flesh). If you have walked with Jesus for long enough you are sure to have experienced these assaults in their various forms. For example: doubt, fear, lust, worry, confusion, envy, insecurity, bitterness, and many other temptations to sin are common methods used to attack the hearts of God's children.


    Mature believers are prepared for these attacks. Many have been trained and equipped to handle the traps of the evil one as they come, especially in preparation for times of obvious spiritual warfare. But what about after the victory has been won? Maybe you have seen progress in the rebuilding of your marriage, had the chance to witness to a dear friend, or walk out of an especially amazing service at church. These are the moments that our Enemy waits for to strike when we are least prepared. I call these assaults "Counter-Attacks", and they are a powerful tool of the devil to ruin the effectiveness of God's people. 


    If you are looking for a biblical example of this strategy, the story of Elijah’s response to Jezebel’s threats after his victory over the false prophets paints an unfortunate picture of what can happen to even the mightiest men of God when these counter-strikes are successful (1 Kings 19).


    Click the link below to access the prayer guide for more information on cures for these counter-attacks as well as some examples for how to pray them over yourself and others. As always, please pray as the Spirit leads asking Him to fill, baptize, and saturate your time of prayer.


    CURING COUNTER-ATTACKS (WEEK 7)

  • week 6: Jehovah-rapha

    Of the many names used to reference our God throughout scripture, one of the lesser quoted among many Christians today is "Jehovah-Rapha", the God who heals (Exodus 15:26). This name of God carries a powerful connotation though as it reminds us that we serve a God who created everyone and everything and because of this has the singular ability to heal us completely and totally from the inside out. 


    Throughout the Bible, we see story after story of God healing ordinary people like you and I through ordinary people like you and I in both the Old and New Testaments! This week we will be praying in faith for God to reveal Himself as Jehovah-Rapha once more, so that this broken world might see and experience His healing power. The best part: God doesn't just want to heal us physically! Below you will find our prayer guide to provide further insight on how to pray to God as Jehovah-Rapha, inviting His healing into your personal life, family, community, and nation.


    As always, please pray according to the Spirit's leading. Ask Him to guide your conversation and draw you closer to the God you speak with.


    JEHOVAH-RAPHA (WEEK 6)

  • week 5: Plead the blood

    Throughout scripture the concept of the blood is referenced often. In the Old Testament we learn that the payment for sin must involve the shedding of blood (Leviticus 17:11). In the New Testament we are taught that the cost for our failures has already been paid by Christ's shed blood on the cross (Ephesians 1:7). It's no wonder then that Christians throughout the ages have found great comfort and encouragement in preaching, singing, and praying about the blood of Jesus!


    One prayer that many of Christ's followers have adopted over the years is to "plead the blood of Jesus" over a person, situation, or thing. While this might sound odd to some, and has been misused by others, the concept is very biblical in nature and finds its roots in the Old Testament story of the first Passover in Exodus. (By the way, Jesus is referred to as our passover lamb in 1 Corinthians 5:7) 


    Like the Israelites in this story, when we plead the blood of Jesus over something in prayer we are surrendering it completely to Him and submitting it to His absolute authority. In doing so, we allow for the work of purification to be accomplished through the power of His blood just as He did in Egypt all those years ago!


    For more information on how to "plead the blood" in prayer, see the guide below. As always warriors, please invite and allow the Holy Spirit to guide your prayer time as He intercedes for you and through you this week!


    PLEAD THE BLOOD (WEEK 5)

  • Fasting Guide #1: holy vision

    The Bible warns us in Proverbs 29:18 that, "Where there is no vision, the people perish." This month the focus during our day of fasting and prayer is on just that, Vision. Other translations of scripture define the word used in this passage as "revelation", "divine guidance", "prophecy", and "seeing what God is doing". This is exactly what all effective leadership NEEDS and as prayer warriors it is our responsibility to ask God to bless them with it. 


    As we join together to fast and pray for the leadership in our lives, remember to also ask Him for this blessing of vision in YOUR life as well! Below you will find a brief "bonus" prayer guide for this week to help us hone in on specific things we can pray over our leaders as they seek God's vision. 


    HOLY VISION (FASTING GUIDE #1)

  • Week 4: Divine Leadership

    There is a Biblical principle found throughout scripture that is summarized in this simple quote from author John Maxwell: "EVERYTHING rises and falls on leadership." We see this truth displayed time and time again throughout the Israelites' checkered past: Good kings, priests, and prophets led to the success and blessing of the nation. Poor leadership had the opposite effect. 


    This week we prayed for God to bless the leaders in our lives, specifically those He has chosen to lead us spiritually. An important note to keep in mind: as Christians we don't need good leaders. We don't need great leaders. We need DIVINE leaders (1 Samuel 13:14). Join us in praying for God to raise up, grow, and protect men and women to humbly lead His flock according to His will. As always, ask God to send the Holy Spirit to speak to you and through you, guiding and directing your every word in prayer!


    DIVINE LEADERSHIP (WEEK 4)

  • Week 3: Running with god

    The Bible describes the Christian life as a race in Hebrews 12:1 as it challenges us to "run with endurance". This week we examined what it looks like to treat life as an intense marathon instead of peaceful nature hike, looking at ways to ask God to renew our passion and excitement over His work in our life.


    As we pray together this week, remember to invite the Holy Spirit into your times of prayer so that He can guide and direct them according to His will. 


    RUNNING WITH GOD (WEEK 3)

  • Week 2: Praying to "Jehovah-Nissi"

    Throughout the Bible we find many different names used for God. Each of these give us further insight into His character and teach us to pray to Him with greater confidence. This week we looked at one of those names in particular, learning how to pray in faith for God to do what He loves doing. 


    One of my most consistent prayers involving a name of God is that He would reveal Himself as "Jehovah-Nissi" (Exodus 17:15) in our lives. To learn more about the depth of meaning behind this name and how we can pray it over our life and for those around us, check out the prayer guide below! As always, please pray as the Spirit leads. Ask Him to guide your prayer time, speaking to you and through you as you intercede for others!


    JEHOVAH-NISSI (WEEK 2)

  • Week 1: Praying through the Armor

    This week we prayed through the armor of God as found in Ephesians 6:10-17. While I hope you are putting on and taking up each piece daily in your own life, we can also pray them over the people and places God has positioned around us! 


    Attached you will find a brief outline of each piece of God's armor as well as some examples of how to pray for it over yourself and others. As always, please pray as the Spirit leads asking that He guide your prayer time, speaking to you and through you!


    THE ARMOR OF GOD (WEEK 1)