Such an amazing moment on this podcast.
You don't need to sound like a polished preacher to be used by God.
Some people will never listen to one. They need someone who talks like them because that's who they'll actually trust.
Nolan Wellsβ story is fading from the timeline. Every like, comment, share, and repost helps keep his name β and the fight for answers β alive.
Please donβt let his story disappear.
HOW TO PRAY USING SCRIPTURES
Praying using scriptures is the perfect way to know you are praying the will of God. When you don't know how to pray, open the Bible and use the scriptures. Let your prayer requests be accompanied with scriptures. You can write them down before you enter the place of prayer and use them.
Many believers struggle in prayer because they think prayer is about finding the right words. But prayer is not about impressive words; it is about agreement with God's Word. The Bible says in Isaiah 55:11 that God's Word will not return to Him void. When you pray scriptures, you are reminding yourself of God's promises and standing on what He has already said concerning your life.
Praying scriptures strengthens your faith because faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10:17). Instead of praying based on your feelings, fears, or circumstances, you begin to pray based on God's truth. Circumstances may change, but God's Word remains forever.
For example, if you need wisdom, don't simply say, "Lord, give me wisdom." Take the scripture and pray it:
"Father, Your Word says in James 1:5 that if anyone lacks wisdom, let him ask of God who gives generously without finding fault. Lord, I ask for wisdom concerning this situation. Guide my decisions and direct my steps in Jesus' name."
If you are praying for provision, use Philippians 4:19:
"Father, Your Word says that You shall supply all my needs according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. I stand upon this promise today. I declare that every need in my life shall be met according to Your Word."
If you are battling fear, use Isaiah 41:10:
"Lord, You said I should not fear because You are with me. You said You will strengthen me, help me, and uphold me with Your righteous right hand. Today I reject fear and embrace Your peace."
If you need healing, pray with Isaiah 53:5:
"Father, Your Word says that by His stripes we are healed. I receive healing over my body. Let every sickness, pain, and affliction leave in the name of Jesus."
If you desire protection, use Psalm 91:
"Lord, Your Word says that He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Protect me and my family from every evil attack, danger, and accident."
If you are trusting God for direction, pray Proverbs 3:5-6:
"Father, I choose to trust in You with all my heart and not lean on my own understanding. As I acknowledge You in all my ways, direct my paths according to Your promise."
If you need strength during difficult times, pray Isaiah 40:31:
"Lord, Your Word says those who wait upon You shall renew their strength. Renew my strength today. Help me to run and not grow weary, to walk and not faint."
Even when praying for your children, marriage, ministry, business, or future, find scriptures that relate to those areas and turn them into prayer points. The more you pray God's Word, the more confidence you have in prayer because you know you are praying according to His will.
A practical way to do this is to keep a prayer journal. Divide it into categories such as healing, protection, finances, family, spiritual growth, favor, and breakthrough. Under each category, write relevant scriptures. Whenever you pray, read the scripture first and then turn it into a personal prayer.
Jesus Himself used scripture. The apostles used scripture. The early church stood upon scripture. God's Word is the foundation of effective prayer.
The next time you enter your prayer closet and don't know what to say, don't be discouraged. Open your Bible. Read a promise. Speak it back to God. Pray His Word. Declare His Word. Stand upon His Word.
Remember, prayers based on God's Word carry confidence because they are rooted in God's promises. When you pray scriptures, you are not merely expressing your desires; you are agreeing with what God has already spoken.
Pray the Word, believe the Word, and watch God fulfill His Word in your life.
Yes, a Christian can listen to secular music. Scripture is clear on this: the Apostle Paul writes, βAll things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things build upβ (1 Corinthians 10:23; see also 1 Corinthians 6:12). In other words, freedom in Christ does not mean every choice is wise or spiritually profitable. Some activities may be technically permissible yet fail to edify the soul or draw us closer to God.
There is therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). Listening to secular music does not strip someone of their salvation or place them under judgment. The larger question, however, is one of desire and direction: if our hearts are truly set on Jesus, why would we willingly fill our minds with music that often celebrates values, attitudes, and themes opposed to Him?
That is my personal position. I choose not to listen to secular music because I refuse to pour what I regard as filth into my ears. Music shapes the inner life more powerfully than we often admit; it plants words, moods, and images that linger. I prefer to guard that space, filling it instead with what is pure, true, and Christ-honoring.
This reminds me of Romans 7: Paul says, βI do not understand what I do. What I want to do, I donβt do, but what I hate, I do.β
He cries, βWhat a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me?β
Then comes the answer: βThanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!β ππ½