Prayer is one of the simplest and yet most powerful things we can do as followers of Jesus. At its core, prayer is not about reciting perfect words. It’s about drawing near to God.
Think of prayer as a conversation. Just as a friendship grows through talking, listening, and spending time together, our relationship with God deepens when we spend time with Him in prayer.
In Matthew 6, Jesus gave us the Lord’s Prayer, not as a formula to repeat without thought, but as a framework. It begins with worship, moves into surrender, asks for provision, seeks forgiveness, and closes with protection. In just a few lines, Jesus shows us what a whole and balanced prayer life looks like.
If prayer feels intimidating to you, start small. This week, take five minutes a day to talk with God. Tell Him what’s on your heart, thank Him for something good, and ask Him for guidance. You may be surprised how quickly prayer becomes not just a habit, but a source of peace and strength.
As we begin this journey together as a church family, let’s commit to growing in prayer. Remember, prayer isn’t about performance. It’s about presence. And God delights to be with His children.
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” – James 4:8
Think of prayer as a conversation. Just as a friendship grows through talking, listening, and spending time together, our relationship with God deepens when we spend time with Him in prayer.
In Matthew 6, Jesus gave us the Lord’s Prayer, not as a formula to repeat without thought, but as a framework. It begins with worship, moves into surrender, asks for provision, seeks forgiveness, and closes with protection. In just a few lines, Jesus shows us what a whole and balanced prayer life looks like.
If prayer feels intimidating to you, start small. This week, take five minutes a day to talk with God. Tell Him what’s on your heart, thank Him for something good, and ask Him for guidance. You may be surprised how quickly prayer becomes not just a habit, but a source of peace and strength.
As we begin this journey together as a church family, let’s commit to growing in prayer. Remember, prayer isn’t about performance. It’s about presence. And God delights to be with His children.
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” – James 4:8