2006-10-07 11:20:12 · 12 answers · asked by atreadia 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes I have known several prayer warriors, they are called by God to pray, they will spend hours praying for people they don't even know.
and for the relief of problems that have no effect on them or their families, they pray for their pastor, their churches their local government, their country and its leadership.
they pray for the poor and they give what they can to the needy. they are the silent heroes, that get very little recognition.
but are the most treasured gifts of the church.
2006-10-07 11:28:25 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A prayer warrior is simply a description. It has become a type of "name tag" for someone who is willing to or just does it automatically, pray on a continual basis. It is not a new idea, in fact to pray continually is a commandment from God to us, His creation.
Other religions may have taken on the same phrase, I wouldn't know about that. I am only able to answer your question from a Christian point of view.
The phrase comes from the analogy given in the Bible, and what we use today to remind ourselves that this life wasn't designed to be easy. Christians are under attack. The attack comes in many different ways, but it is always caused by satan. A prayer warrior is fighting back against satan by praying constantly to God. We all would be better off if we were prayer warriors. It is not something that only certain individuals can or should do, but unfortunatly in our society because of time constraints, or maybe even belief issues, prayer too often is our "weapon" of last resort instead of something that every one who calls themselves Christian does a lot of.
Other people have called me a prayer warrior, and I am a Christian. I do pray, but unfortunatly, I don't think I can claim to be a warrior if there are specific attributes that were demanded. Praying is something I spend a lot of time doing, but a lot is never enough when I recognize what God gave up, so that I could have peace with Him.
I realize I am getting "preachy" and I don't want to do that. The title or name "Prayer Warrior" is not a Biblical term, it is one that has evolved to describe a person that prays a lot, or at least is percieved to be someone who is in frequent communication with God. I hope I have answered your question suffieciently. If not, give me another chance, and I'll try to explain more. You deserve to have your questions answered.
2006-10-07 11:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by Bryan E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was wondering whether to write something for this and saw someone state that it was not a Biblical term, that made the decision. Contrary to their claim, it IS a scriptural concept...
Colossians 4:12 reads, "Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always WRESTLING in his prayers on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in everything that God wills."
The Greek word behind "wrestling" here is "agonizomai." This word describes gladiators fighting in the arena. I don't know who coined the phrase, "prayer warrior" or how they justified it, but this passage clearly supports the concept. Paul tells us that Epaphras was effectively battling for his life. The "weapon" of this battle was prayer. I'd say that constitutes a "prayer warrior." Yeah, the phrase is not exact, but a gladiator, which the language here infers, certainly qualifies as a warrior.
The same word is also used in:
John 18:36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not part of this world. If it were, those who serve me would fight. They would try to keep the Jews from arresting me. My kingdom is from another place.”
1Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight along with all other believers. Take hold of eternal life. You were chosen for it when you openly told others what you believe. Many witnesses heard you.
2Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.
The concept of fighting through prayer is CLEARLY taught in the scriptures, particularly Col 4:12. PRAYER IS NOT A PASSIVE ACTIVITY, but a BATTLE against Satan and his allies. Through prayer, we can defeat Satan... In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37
2006-10-07 12:05:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intercessary prayer is what we are called to as Christians.. There are so many needs all around us in the world. More things are wrought through prayer, than this world dreams of.
God Bless you!
2006-10-07 11:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Intercessory prayer partner
2006-10-07 11:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by darlndanna 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
28 years ago, God spoke to a woman in our church. He shook her world to its foundation by telling her to pray for the pastor every day for the rest of her life. She has and I'm alive because of God's faithfulness in responding to such prayers.
For me - it includes my daily prayers and then a "hot" list attached to the base of my monitor.
I hope you are one.
2006-10-07 11:24:36 · answer #6 · answered by Joe Cool 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it means you stay on your knees to God in prayer. Its a fight against powers and principalities of darkness.
2006-10-07 11:22:21 · answer #7 · answered by theladylooking 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I had a dream once, in which a multitude of us were lined up on a battlefield. there were both humans and angels, armed only with the "sword" flying straight into battle. have only shared this dream once.
2006-10-07 11:24:54 · answer #8 · answered by JAY J 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They pray all the time for things God and Jesus lay on there heart, and they do pray all the time, they help bring in souls, help heal, and help, Jesus an God, agreement in heaven, then action here on earth. POWERFUL
2006-10-07 11:23:19 · answer #9 · answered by Faith Walker 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yep!
LOTS and lots of PRAYING!
For OTHERS--not self!
One can join many others at
http://www.toughlove.faithweb.com/hope_eternal_prayer_group.htm
2006-10-07 11:22:04 · answer #10 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋