Volume 15: Covered In Prayer

COVERED IN PRAYER

One of the greatest privileges God has given us through the Remnant7 movement has been watching thousands of prayers ascend before His throne each week.

What began as a simple invitation to pause five times each day has become a rhythm of life for believers across different cities, churches, denominations, and even nations. Some surrender silently in their homes every prayer time. Others catch one or two throughout the day.

WHAT DOES THE REMNANT7 STORE HAVE TO DO WITH PRAYER?

Everything—if what we wear reminds us to become what God has called us to be.

You’ll find shirts, hats, and other merchandise bearing our Prayer Crest. To some people they may simply look like apparel. To us, they represent something much deeper.

Our hope is that every time someone puts on a Remnant7 shirt, they are reminded to put on a lifestyle of prayer. Even more than that, our desire is that every person wearing Remnant7 gear knows they are being covered in prayer by a community that believes God still hears, still answers, and still works through the prayers of His people.

That phrase—covered in prayer—is one we hear often. Although those exact words never appear in Scripture, the reality certainly does.

The Apostle Paul repeatedly asked believers to pray for him (Ephesians 6:18–20; Colossians 4:2–4). James instructed the church, “Pray one for another” (James 5:16). Samuel told Israel, “God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you” (1 Samuel 12:23). Jesus Himself told Peter, “I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not” (Luke 22:32).

Being covered in prayer simply means someone is faithfully bringing your life before God, seeking His will, His wisdom, His protection, and His purposes on your behalf. That is the ministry of intercession.

MORE THAN ONE KIND OF PRAYER

Many Christians think prayer is simply asking God for things.

The Bible presents something much richer.

Paul writes, “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit…” (Ephesians 6:18). Notice he says all prayer.

Scripture reveals several expressions of prayer. There is adoration, where we worship God simply because He is worthy (Psalm 95:6).

There is confession, where we agree with God concerning our sin and receive His forgiveness (1 John 1:9).

There is thanksgiving, where gratitude fills our hearts because every good gift comes from Him (Philippians 4:6).

There is supplication, where we bring our own needs before our heavenly Father (Matthew 7:7).

There is intercession, where we carry someone else’s burden before God (1 Timothy 2:1).

There are prayers of faith (James 5:15), prayers of repentance (Psalm 51), prayers of lament (many of David’s psalms), and even prayers of surrender, where our greatest request becomes, “Your will be done.”

Prayer is not one conversation. It is the language of a relationship.

THE PRAYER JESUS TAUGHT

When the disciples asked Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray…” (Luke 11:1), Jesus gave what many call The Lord’s Prayer. In reality, it is our prayer.

It was never intended merely to be repeated word for word, although there is nothing wrong with doing so. It was given as a divine pattern that teaches us how to approach our Father.

Look closely.

“Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name” — that’s adoration.

“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” That’s submission and intercession.

“Give us this day our daily bread.” That’s supplication for daily provision.

“Forgive us our debts…” That’s confession and repentance.

“As we forgive our debtors.” Here Jesus reminds us that prayer is inseparable from reconciliation with others.

“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” That’s protection, guidance, and spiritual victory.

“For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory…” Prayer ends exactly where it began—with worship. True prayer always begins with God’s glory and ultimately returns to it.

Every major expression of biblical prayer is woven into the pattern Jesus gave His disciples.

THE LORD’S TRUE PRAYER

Ironically, what we often call The Lord’s Prayer isn’t the prayer where Jesus prayed for Himself.

The closest thing we have to that is John 17. There Jesus lifted His eyes toward heaven and prayed.

He prayed for Himself. He prayed for His disciples. Then something remarkable happened. He prayed for you.

“Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word” (John 17:20).

Before you ever spoke your first prayer…Jesus prayed for you. Before anyone knew your name… He knew it.

Long before anyone said they were “covering you in prayer,” the Son of God had already interceded for every believer who would one day place their faith in Him.

Two thousand years ago, your Savior prayed for your unity, your perseverance, your sanctification, your protection, and your future glory (John 17:11–26).

COVERED IN PRAYER

Perhaps that is why intercessory prayer is so powerful.

Every time we pray for someone else, we are participating in the very ministry Jesus continues to perform today.

Hebrews tells us that Christ “ever liveth to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:25).

And He invites His Church to join Him. When someone tells me, “I’ve been praying for you,” I count it among life’s greatest gifts.

They are not merely thinking about me. They are carrying me before the throne of grace. That is what it means to be covered in prayer:

Not covered by empty words. Not covered by superstition. And certainly not covered by a praying hands emoji on social media.

As you see someone wearing Remnant7 apparel, I hope you remember that the logo is not the mission—prayer is.

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men.” (1 Timothy 2:1).

May every Prayer Crest become a reminder to pause before speaking, to seek God before acting, and to carry someone else’s burden before your own.

Our desire is that every person who wears Remnant7 apparel is known not merely by a movement, but by a life marked by prayer.

If you ever wear one of our shirts, know this: more than being covered by fabric, it is our prayer that you are covered in prayer.