Pray the Word with David Platt

A meditation on Exodus 37:9 that focuses on our constant need for God’s mercy. Short reflections on how fresh circumstances create fresh needs for mercy each morning. Prompts to bring personal and communal concerns before God. Prayers ranging from parenting and work to marriages, churches, nations, and unreached peoples.

A meditation on the Israelites’ flood of offerings and how giving flowed beyond necessity. A look at why generosity came from the Spirit rather than obligation. A prayerful challenge toward abundant, Spirit-produced generosity for global mission. A call to give sacrificially, aiming to let generosity itself become a constraint.

A short reflection on using resources to advance the gospel and support those in need. Discussion of freewill offerings and what voluntary giving looked like in Israel. Consideration of how money reveals heart motives and where we store our treasure. Prayerful focus on heart transformation toward generous, sacrificial giving.

A study of Moses asking to see God's glory and why that request is surprising. A look at the limits of seeing God's face and how God reveals his name and attributes. A definition of God's glory as the sum of his character and actions. Praise of God's mercy, grace, patience, steadfast love and faithfulness. Prayer for gospel spread among the Garwali Rajput and connection to Christ's work enabling forgiveness.

A look at Moses' bold request to see God's glory and the intimate moments of meeting God face to face. Reflections on cultivating a relentless desire to know God's presence in personal life and church. Encouragement to pray for God to reveal his glory across the world, including specific prayer for the Satani people of India.

A study of Exodus 32:14 exploring Israel's idolatry at Sinai and Moses' bold intercession. A theological puzzle about God 'relenting' and how divine sovereignty and prayer interact. Encouragement to pray persistently and trust that God ordains prayer as a means of mercy. Requests for specific unreached people groups and calls to pray with faith like Moses.

A meditation on Exodus 31:1–5 that highlights divine gifting and craftsmanship. Discussion explores how everyday work, schooling, and overseas vocation can open doors for sharing faith. Encourages recognizing and praising God for excellence in others. Concludes with focused prayers for skillful work and dependence on God for reaching unreached people.

A look at incense imagery in Exodus and Revelation, showing prayers as worship rising before God. Discussion about praying continually as individuals and churches. Calls to pray for global gospel work and unreached people groups. Includes praying the Lord's Prayer and longing for Christ's return.

A short teaching on what it means to be set apart for God’s purposes. Discussion of consecration in Exodus and its corporate meaning for God’s people. Reflection on living holy in thought, word, and action. Practical call to think and act differently because we belong to God. Specific prayers for mission, including intercession for an unreached people group.

A meditation on Exodus 28:29 that explores priestly imagery and Aaron’s interceding role. Connections are made between that priestly duty and Jesus continually interceding for believers. The Spirit’s role in aiding prayers is highlighted. Listeners are urged to practice intercession now, with guided prayers for specific people groups, churches, and cities.