A few tips as you prioritize prayer over these next 21 days…
Prayer is most effective when it isn’t something we do every now and then, but when it’s a lifestyle we cultivate. To understand how to have a lifestyle of prayer, we can look at the example Jesus gave during His life on earth.
Jesus got up early in the morning to spend time with His Heavenly Father. Make a daily appointment with God — whether it’s first thing in the morning, at lunch, or in the evening — and faithfully keep it.
Jesus had a specific place He went to pray. Having a designated place to pray helps us remove distractions and frees us to worship and pray out loud.
When Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, He gave them a prayer outline. We call it “The Lord’s Prayer.” Our desire is for this resource to be a guide for your time with God. As we pray every day, consider incorporating some worship music, or additional time to read the Bible or journal. Not everyone’s approach will look the same, but it does help to have a plan for connecting regularly with God!
If you struggle to find where to begin praying or want to pray beyond a specific need, below are a few prayer initiatives you can follow each week.
Monday | Hearing God's voice and discerning His leading. Jeremiah 29:12-13
Tuesday | The next generation. Psalm 78:1-7
Wednesday | Government leaders. 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Thursday | Widows and orphans. James 1:17
Friday | Mental health. Philippians 4:6-7
Saturday | Family. Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Sunday | Churches across our city. John 17:20-21
