On Sunday, Pastor Mike shared how he was asking a simple question: “Lord, how do I respond as a pastor to everything happening right now?” What followed was a clear word from the Lord that led him to Exodus 17—a moment where God’s people were under pressure, under attack, and spiritually dry. In that passage, Moses lifted his hands toward heaven as the battle raged, and victory came when hands were lifted—not in striving, but in surrender. From that passage, Mike heard God say, “The time for striking rocks is over. The time for touching thrones has begun.”

This message is an invitation to shift our posture. To stop reacting and start abiding. To respond not with outrage, but with trust. And to step into a rhythm of prayer that brings renewal, unity, and life. Below is a prayer guide you can use as you respond this week:

Prayer Guide:

1. Praise: Honoring God’s Faithfulness and Outpouring of His Spirit

Heavenly Father, we lift our hands to You in awe and gratitude. You are faithful, and Your Spirit continues to move in our lives and in our generation. We praise You for Your presence, Your provision, and Your power that sustains us.

Pray for:

• Thank God for His faithfulness in every season, acknowledging that nothing in heaven or earth can thwart His plans.

• Praise God for the outpouring of His Spirit, awakening hearts to new hunger and deeper intimacy with Him.

• Declare God’s victory over every Amalek attack, trusting His authority to protect, restore, and advance His Kingdom.

• Celebrate the ways God has revealed Himself in past battles, remembering His power and mercy.

• Invite God’s presence to fill every room, heart, and community, allowing His life to flow freely.

2. Confession: Surrendering Striving, Distrust, and Conflict

Lord, we confess the times we have not abided in You, striving in our own strength, doubting Your provision, and wrestling with anger or contention toward others. We recognize where we have partnered with thoughts that oppose Your will and disrupt Your peace.

Pray for:

• Confess personal striving instead of resting in God’s timing and authority.

• Confess distrust, doubt, or anxiety that limits our faith and hinders intimacy with You.

• Ask for forgiveness for anger, quarreling, or holding bitterness toward others.

• Renounce any agreements with pride, ego, or grumbling.

• Pray for healing, humility, and restored alignment with God, so we walk fully in His presence and purpose.

3. Intercession: Lifted Hands for Each Other and Our Broken World

Father, we lift our hands in intercession, covering one another’s vulnerabilities, lifting the burdens of our families, communities, and the world. We declare Your Kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.

Pray for:

• Pray for those around you, asking God to meet their deepest needs and protect their hearts.

• Pray for comfort and hope in our relationships, families, communities, and country.

• Ask God to pour out His presence in communities, awakening hunger for His presence and truth.

• Pray for the defeat of the Amalek spirit and every force that seeks to steal joy, kill hope, or destroy destiny.

• Declare healing, restoration, and unity, trusting God’s authority and power to transform brokenness into new life.