Sharon was thrilled to be in Sydney, Australia, for the prayer conference. It was a bustling hub of activity, and she felt a surge of excitement as she attended sessions and met people from around the world. But amidst the whirlwind, she yearned for a deeper connection with God, a prayer life that would transcend the surface and reach new depths. She knew her readers—young professionals struggling to find time and space for prayer—needed this just as much as she did. So, Sharon decided to embark on a year-long journey of prayer, sharing her experiences and insights on her website. Each month, she would focus on a different theme to help her readers dive deeper into their prayer lives.

Month 1: Surrender and Trust Sharon kicked off the year by emphasizing the importance of surrender and trust in prayer. She wrote about the need to let go of control and trust that God’s plans are greater than our own. “For many of you entering this new land have POURED OUT and POURED OUT and POURED OUT for the Lord,” she shared, “and the Lord is now leading you into this new land to bring REFRESHMENT TO YOU.” She reminded her readers that, like Elisha’s prophetic word, surrendering to God’s will is the first step in deepening their prayer journey.

Month 2: Consistency in Prayer The second month focused on building a consistent prayer habit. Sharon related her own struggles with maintaining regular prayer times amidst her busy schedule. She encouraged her readers to start small, perhaps with a few minutes each day, and to build from there. “Singing hymns, listening to God’s Word being preached, praying to God, all bring into my heart an indescribable joy,” she wrote, emphasizing the power of consistent practice.

Month 3: Listening to God In March, Sharon delved into the importance of listening in prayer. She shared how often prayer can become a one-sided conversation and how vital it is to take time to listen to God’s voice. “What matters is…God is in you!” she reminded her readers, encouraging them to find quiet moments to simply be still and listen.

Month 4: Praying with Scripture April’s theme was praying with Scripture. Sharon introduced her readers to the practice of Lectio Divina, a traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer. “My Bible means more to me now than ever before,” she confessed, explaining how integrating the Word into her prayers had transformed her prayer life.

Month 5: Intercessory Prayer In May, Sharon focused on intercessory prayer—praying for others. She shared stories of how powerful intercession had been in her life and the lives of others. “A spring of life opened up on that day and it is still flowing into your life,” she wrote, encouraging her readers to lift up their friends, family, and even strangers in prayer.

Month 6: Praying Through Doubt June tackled the tough topic of praying through doubt and struggle. Sharon was candid about her own moments of doubt and how she had learned to pray through them. “Does this look like rescue to you?” she asked, challenging her readers to trust in God’s timing and plan, even when it seemed unclear.

Month 7: Praying with Gratitude July was all about gratitude. Sharon shared the transformative power of thanking God for blessings big and small. “God is so good, and He does what His Word says!” she exclaimed, highlighting how gratitude in prayer can shift perspectives and deepen one’s faith.

Month 8: Praying for Guidance In August, Sharon focused on seeking God’s guidance through prayer. She wrote about moments in her life where she had been unsure of her next steps and how prayer had brought clarity. “Who should I serve?” she pondered, urging her readers to seek God’s direction in all their decisions.

Month 9: Praying in Community September emphasized the power of praying with others. Sharon recounted experiences from the conference where communal prayer had been particularly powerful. “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken,” she quoted from the Book of Acts, illustrating the strength found in collective prayer.

Month 10: Praying with Faith October’s theme was faith in prayer. Sharon encouraged her readers to pray with the belief that God hears and answers. “What is impossible with man is possible with God,” she reminded them, sharing testimonies of miraculous answers to prayer.

Month 11: Praying for Healing In November, Sharon focused on prayers for healing, both physical and emotional. She shared stories of healing from the conference and her own life. “There was a deep healing of VISION and HEARING that the Lord was bringing,” she wrote, emphasizing that God’s healing power is available to all.

Month 12: Praying for Revival December’s theme was praying for revival—both personal and communal. Sharon reflected on the past year and how her prayer life had changed. She urged her readers to continue seeking a deeper connection with God. “This is going to be a life-changing, transforming time together,” she wrote, confident that their commitment to prayer would bring lasting change.

As the year concluded, Sharon looked back on her journey with gratitude. She had grown in ways she never imagined and was thankful for the opportunity to share this experience with her readers. “You will go from triumph to triumph!” she encouraged them, believing that their prayer lives would continue to flourish. Sharon’s journey was a testament to the power of prayer and the incredible ways it can transform lives.