207: Pt. 1 Purposeful, Profitable Prayer | Amy Lykosh on Spirit-Centered Business™

I’m so excited to have you join me for this conversation with my new friend Amy Lykosh. If you’ve ever wondered how to blend your spiritual life with your business, you’re in the right place! I’m a firm believer that prayer isn’t just for our personal lives—it’s a powerful tool for the marketplace too.
Whether you’re navigating big decisions, facing challenges, or just trying to keep your heart in the right place, prayer has a way of opening doors and giving us clarity we didn’t even know we needed.

We’re diving deep into how we can invite God into our businesses and our lives in the most practical, down-to-earth ways. You’ll hear about the importance of letting the Holy Spirit be your umpire when things get tough, how praying the Word is a non-negotiable in spiritual warfare, and why fasting might just be the spiritual breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.

Plus, Amy shares her favorite tip for keeping prayer simple and effective—because, let’s be real, life is busy, and sometimes all you’ve got time for is a quick, heartfelt sentence as you go about your day. And of course, we’ll talk about the incredible impact of covering kingdom businesses in prayer. After all, businesses are where the money’s made, and if we want to see real change in the world, we’ve got to start by praying over the places where that change begins.

So grab your coffee (or tea, if that’s your thing), get comfy, and let’s dive in.

BIO:
Amy Joy Lykosh is an author, mentor, and entrepreneur with a passion for prayer in the workplace. Through Workplace Prayer, Makarios Press, and the Make Prayer Beautiful podcast, she covers businesses in prayer and raises up intercessors to do the same.
She lives outside Charlottesville, Virginia with her husband and five sons.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Riches Available in the Spiritual Realms: Amy shared a profound moment where God revealed that there were spiritual riches she had not yet tapped into, highlighting the importance of spiritual awareness and exploration. #SpiritualRiches #KingdomWealth
Prayer as a Game-Changer for Business: Hiring someone dedicated to prayer for business was a breakthrough, leading to 10 answered prayers in a single day! It emphasizes the power of intentional and consistent prayer in the marketplace. #PrayerPower #MarketplaceMinistry
Freely Give, Freely Receive - Misunderstood?: We debunked the common misunderstanding of "freely give, freely receive", showing that investing in spiritual mentorship and intercession is valuable and necessary. #SpiritualInvestment #KingdomEconomy
The Unseen Blessing of Prayers Over Business: Amy’s story about her family’s 30 years of prayer over their business showcases the unseen but powerful blessings that consistent prayer can bring. #BlessedBusiness #PrayerWarriors
Divine Protection in Action: Amy shares a powerful testimony of a farm manager's miraculous escape from a life-threatening accident, all thanks to a timely prayer for protection. This story highlights the power of praying for God's protection over business operations. #DivineProtection #PrayerWorks #MiracleMoments
Overflow of Provision: During the plandemic, Amy's parents' homeschooling business faced overwhelming demand. Through prayer and divine guidance, they were able to find workers among their customers, despite the labor shortage. This is a beautiful example of God providing in abundance. #GodProvides #SupernaturalSupply #FaithInBusiness
Marketplace Testimonies Matter: Bralynn emphasizes the importance of sharing testimonies of God's work in business, breaking the lie that God isn't interested in our prosperity. Testimonies fuel faith and shift the atmosphere. #KingdomBusiness #FaithAtWork
Prophetic Insights for Business: Amy's team includes a prophetic group that provides monthly insights to clients, offering comfort, encouragement, and strengthening through God’s Word. This demonstrates the value of prophetic words in navigating business decisions. #PropheticBusiness #HearFromGod #SpiritualStrategy
Unity in Spiritual Gifts: Amy describes how her team uses a variety of spiritual gifts—some are seers, others feelers—to receive divine guidance for business decisions. This unity in diversity of gifts strengthens the team’s ability to serve their clients effectively. #SpiritualGifts #TeamUnity #GodsGuidance
Let Holy Spirit Be Your Umpire: When navigating decisions or conflicts, let Holy Spirit guide you, especially when your soul might be getting too loud. Trust Him to be the ultimate referee in your life. #HolySpirit #DivineGuidance
Praying the Word is Key: When you're covering your clients in prayer, there's nothing more powerful than praying Scripture. It's your spiritual armor against the enemy's twisted words. Stand firm on "It is written"! #PrayTheWord #SpiritualWarfare
Single-Sentence Prayers for Busy Lives: You don’t need long, elaborate prayers to be effective. Start with simple, heartfelt single-sentence prayers throughout your day—like a divine text message to God. #KeepItSimple #PrayerLife
Fasting as a Spiritual Breaker: Fasting is a game-changer. Incorporate it into your routine to break through spiritual barriers and enhance your prayer life. It’s one of those spiritual tools you don’t want to miss out on. #FastingAndPrayer #SpiritualTools
Cover Kingdom Businesses in Prayer: In times of big shifts and changes, kingdom businesses need to be covered in prayer more than ever. They’re the financial engine driving the change we want to see in the world. #KingdomBusiness #PrayerPower

LINKS:
- Check out Workplace Prayer: https://workplaceprayer.com/

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