God knows everything that’s going to happen to you and your ministry. He is omniscient.

That means he knows the past, the present, and the future all at once. Even as you prepare today for next weekend at church, he already knows everything that will happen. He knows what’s going to happen in your ministry next week, next month, next year, and the rest of your days.

This also means he can pray about it before it happens to you.

Remember how Jesus prayed for Peter before one of the most challenging days of his life?

The night before Jesus went to the cross, he was with his disciples. Peter was boasting and saying, “Lord, I would die for you!” Jesus loved Peter, but he knew Peter was a little impulsive. He also knew Peter was going to deny him three times before the next morning. 

Jesus said in Luke 22:32, “I have prayed that you will not lose your faith! Help your brothers be stronger when you come back to me” (NCV). Jesus had already prayed for Peter in the storm he was about to go through.

In the same way, Jesus has already prayed for you for what you’re going to go through this year. In fact, right now Jesus is in heaven, praying for his children. He is interceding for you—he is talking to God on your behalf.

Romans 8:34 says, “Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us” (NIV).

Jesus is praying for you to make it through your storms.

It’s great to hear that someone is praying for you. It’s enough to encourage you for days. It is one thing to have people pray for you—but how would you like to have the Son of God praying for you?

The Bible says no matter what’s going on in your ministry and your family, Jesus is praying for you. He’s on your side. He’s interceding for you.