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Prayer
why we pray
The Bible specifically instructs us to pray for all people and for those who lead in high positions because it pleases God. “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone” (1 Timothy 2:1).
There are many ways to participate in prayer. Below, you’ll find prompts on how to pray and resources to help you grow in your prayer life and your time with the Father.
Have a prayer request? Or looking for a way to pray over the needs of others? Click the link below to share your requests or to learn more about how you can get involved in prayer ministry at a campus near you.
how to pray
“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” -Romans 8:26
Sometimes prayer can be a tricky thing. We don’t know where to start or what to say.
what to pray for
We’ve created four categories to help guide you in your prayer time—whether you pray for them all at once or day by day.
- Ourselves
- Our Families
- Our Churches
- Our Communities
Below you’ll find resources on each of these categories that provide Scripture and reflection questions to help guide you in your prayer time.
what is Biblical fasting
Isaiah 58 is a great starting point for understanding what fasting looks like. It helps us to see that the things we so often think of as important pertaining to a fast are not necessarily what God prizes most. In our fasting, we intentionally strip away something that has become vital to our everyday existence. In most cases, that is limiting or omitting food and secular pleasures for a period of time, but Isaiah points out that God is looking for a particular posture of the heart.
Biblical Fasting
preparing to fast
Before you consider a fast, ask yourself, “what does God desire for me to be like before, during, and after I fast?”
- Search out pride in your heart and humble yourself before God
- Find ways to remove blinders to injustice, no matter how big or small
- Find ways to be merciful to those in need
Biblical Fasting
how to fast
When you fast, be intentional. Plan to be sacrificial and not convenient. Plan to show the joy and love of God even when you’re struggling. Whatever you choose to omit or withhold from, commit to it for the whole period of time you decide to fast.
When you fast, if you are new to fasting, commit to a time period that is sacrificial. If you have been fasting for diet purposes, consider prioritizing a heavenly focus during your fast above personal gains or losses.
get involved
Have a prayer request? Or looking for a way to pray over the needs of others? Click the link below to share your requests or to learn more about how you can get involved in prayer ministry at a campus near you.
Click below for a resource designed to guide your kids in prayer! This resource includes fun activities to do at home.
