28. THE PRAYER SET | Complete in Christ (Colossians 2)

28. THE PRAYER SET | Complete in Christ (Colossians 2)

In this Prayer Set, Emily and Courtney pray through Colossians 2, focusing on the believer's identity in Christ, freedom from sin, victory through the cross, and the transforming power of thankfulness. Together, they invite listeners to meditate on the finished work of Jesus, receive communion, and pray God's Word over their lives. Through Paul's encouragement to the church, this episode explores what it means to be rooted and established in Christ, united by love, free from fear, and fully complete through our union with Jesus. As you listen, take time to pray, worship, and remember the victory that was won for you at the cross. In This Prayer Set: * Praying for hearts knit together in love * Receiving God's wisdom and knowledge through Christ * Growing deep roots in faith and thankfulness * Walking free from fear and spiritual oppression * Renewing the mind with the truth of Christ's victory * Embracing your new identity and nature in Christ * Breaking agreement with shame, condemnation, and wrong thinking * Celebrating the finished work of the cross * Taking communion and remembering Christ's sacrifice * Releasing forgiveness and walking in freedom Key Scriptures Colossians 2 Psalm 23 2 Corinthians 10:5 Galatians 2:20 Hebrews 12:24 Communion Reflection "He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross." — Colossians 2:14 Jesus has defeated sin, canceled our debt, and disarmed every spiritual power through His victory on the cross. In Him, we are forgiven, complete, and free. Connect With Scroll + Press If this prayer encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, share this episode with a friend.

27. From Pain to Purpose: How God Uses Burdens to Birth Breakthrough

What if the areas that grieve you most are actually invitations into partnership with God? In this continuation of our conversation on the burden of the Lord, Emily and Courtney explore how God uses holy burdens to draw His people into deeper prayer, intercession, and dependence on Him. Rather than running from discomfort, believers are invited to carry what is on God's heart and stand in the gap until His promises become reality. Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical encouragement, this episode unpacks what it means to become a joyful intercessor, how God transforms pain into purpose, and why waiting on His timing is never wasted. If you've been wrestling with disappointment, longing for breakthrough, or carrying a burden for your family, community, or generation, this conversation will encourage you to seek God's perspective and trust His promises through every season. IN THIS EPISODE: * Why burdens often begin at our deepest pain points * The difference between worldly anxiety and godly burden * Becoming a joyful intercessor instead of a weary one * Romans 9–12 and Paul's burden for the salvation of Israel * Offering your life as a living sacrifice in prayer and obedience * How God speaks through burdens, prayer, and the secret place * Pregnancy as a picture of carrying God's promises * The relationship between prayer, faith, and spiritual birth * Bread and seed: receiving and stewarding God's Word * Trusting God's timing when fulfillment seems delayed * Why patient endurance is part of spiritual maturity * Living with hope in seasons of waiting * Learning to trust the Good Shepherd when you feel like you don't have enough KEY SCRIPTURES: * Romans 9–12 * Romans 10:8–10 * Romans 12:1–2 * Hebrews 13:2–3 * Isaiah 55:8–11 * Luke 1 * Psalm 23:1 KEY QUOTE: "The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need." — Psalm 23:1 CONNECT WITH US If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and help us spread the message of prayer, intercession, and wholehearted devotion to Jesus. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow along as we continue pursuing revival, biblical truth, and the presence of God together.

26. THE PRAYER SET | Praying for Salvation & the Revelation of Jesus (2 Corinthians 3-4)

In this week’s Prayer Set, Emily and Courtney pray through 2 Corinthians 3–4, crying out for the Holy Spirit to remove the veil from blinded hearts and reveal Jesus to the lost. This episode is a call to intercession for prodigals, family members, friends, cities, and nations—that the light of the Gospel would break into darkness and that salvation would flood the earth in these days. Together, they pray for: * Fresh revelation of Jesus through the Holy Spirit * Veils of unbelief to be removed * Salvation for prodigals, friends, family members, and nations * A great harvest of souls in this generation * Boldness for the Church to preach the Gospel * Revival, repentance, and awakening across the earth This Prayer Set centers around the promise in 2 Corinthians 3:16: > “Whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.” As you listen, join in prayer for the lost in your life and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the glory of Jesus in a fresh way. SCRIPTURES REFERENCED * 2 Corinthians 3–4 * Genesis 1 * John 14:6 * Acts 9 (Saul to Paul) KEY THEMES * Salvation & intercession * The unveiling of Jesus * Freedom through the Holy Spirit * Revival & awakening * The light of the Gospel * Communion & the New Covenant * Burden for the lost If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend or someone you’re praying for. 🎙️ Scroll & Press Podcast Presence-centered conversations, prayer, and revival rooted in the Word of God.

25. The Burden of God: Intercession, Eternal Groaning & Partnering With Heaven

What if the burden you’ve been trying to escape is actually an invitation from God? In this episode, Emily and Courtney talk about the burden of the Lord, intercession, and what it means to partner with heaven through prayer. Together, they unpack how the “groan” believers often feel in response to brokenness, injustice, sickness, or spiritual darkness is not meant to lead us into hopelessness—but into union with Christ and deeper intimacy with the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Matthew 11, Romans 8, Ezekiel 1–3, and Isaiah 62, this conversation explores: * the difference between worldly burden and God’s burden * how intercession is standing in the gap between earthly reality and heavenly promise * why the Holy Spirit groans through believers * how God births burdens through intimacy and His Word * the role of watchmen and prayer warriors in this generation * how carrying God’s heart actually frees us from lesser burdens * Emily also shares a powerful personal testimony about encountering the Holy Spirit in intercession and experiencing a spiritual groan that transformed her prayer life and confidence in God’s voice. This episode is an invitation to: * stop carrying burdens alone * surrender anxiety and self-preservation * receive God’s heart for people and nations * and partner with Him in prayer until heaven comes on earth. ---------------------------------------- KEY SCRIPTURES DISCUSSED * Matthew 11:28–30 * Romans 8:18–28 * Ezekiel 1–3 * Isaiah 62 * Luke 1 (Mary’s response to God’s promise) ---------------------------------------- KEY THEMES * Intercession & prayer * The burden of the Lord * Eternal perspective * The Holy Spirit & spiritual groaning * Revival & watchmen * Union with Christ * Hope in suffering * God’s promises & faithfulness ---------------------------------------- MEMORABLE QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE > “The burden of God doesn’t crush you—it anchors you in hope.” > “Intercession is standing in the gap between what we see in the natural and what we know is in God’s heart.” > “Sometimes the groan you feel isn’t anxiety—it’s an invitation into intercession.” > “Watchmen don’t invent God’s will. They agree with it.” > “Before Ezekiel spoke the scroll, he had to eat it.” > “When we get the burden of God, our personal burdens don’t feel so heavy anymore.” ---------------------------------------- PRAYER FROM THIS EPISODE At the end of the episode, Emily prays for: * a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit * renewed hope for those carrying burdens * fresh hunger for intimacy with God * and for the Lord to raise up intercessors and watchmen for families, cities, and nations. ---------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to the Scroll & Press Podcast. If this episode encouraged you, consider sharing it with a friend, leaving a review, or sending it to someone who needs hope and encouragement in prayer today. Maranatha — Lord Jesus, come. ✨

24. THE PRAYER SET | Praying Over Our Children and the Next Generation

In this episode of The Prayer Set, Emily and Courtney spend the entire session praying Scripture over children, families, future generations, and the home. Together, they intercede for the next generation to know the presence of Jesus from an early age, walk in the fear of the Lord, carry the power of the Holy Spirit, and stand firm in truth in a shifting culture. This episode is filled with Spirit-led prayer, declarations from Scripture, communion, and encouragement for parents, grandparents, spiritual mentors, and anyone carrying a burden for the next generation. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed in motherhood, burdened for your children, or longing to build a home rooted in the presence of God, this prayer set will encourage and strengthen you. IN THIS EPISODE * Praying Joel 2 over the next generation * Covering children in prayer and spiritual protection * Asking God for wisdom in parenting and discipleship * Declaring identity, wholeness, and salvation over families * Building homes centered on the presence of Jesus * The power of communion and pleading the blood of Jesus over your household * Raising children with eternal perspective and Kingdom purpose KEY SCRIPTURES * Joel 2:28–32 * Psalm 127 * Colossians 1:9–14 * Psalm 17:15 * 2 Corinthians 3:16–18 * Exodus 12 (Passover imagery) * John 3:30 * Matthew 5:6 POWERFUL THEMES FROM THIS EPISODE * “Unless the Lord builds the house, the work of the builders is wasted.” * Children are not a burden — they are a reward from the Lord. * We are called to stand in the gap for our families as intercessors. * The next generation was created to carry the presence and power of God. * Parenting requires heavenly wisdom, not worldly striving. * Our homes are meant to reflect the value system of Heaven. CONNECT WITH SCROLL & PRESS If this episode encouraged you, share it with a parent, friend, or family member who needs strength and hope today. Follow along for more episodes of The Prayer Set and conversations centered on the Word of God, revival in families, and the presence of Jesus. Maranatha. ✨