Prayer | A Conversation Between Friends

Some people pray the moment they wake up in the morning. They have decided that "seeking first his kingdom" means that the first words on their lips should be prayers lifted to the throne of heaven. Other people pause before each and every meal. It doesn't matter if they are gathered around the family table or have stopped for fast food. They believe that food should not touch their lips until their petition passes from their heart to Holy Spirit.

Many wait to pray until all options have been exhausted. When the medicine stops working or they have nowhere else to turn, they relent by falling to their knees. As the tears flow, their words fall as they lay all their hope at the feet of Jesus. We are encouraged to "rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) So every prayer lifted is an act of faith and obedience. Each prayer that crosses our lips is an attempt to connect with God.

Often we fear that we are praying the wrong way, at the wrong time, and with all the wrong words. Let's allow those worries to fall to the side for a moment. Let's imagine that our prayer is simply a conversation between friends.

Prayer | A Conversation Between Friends

Some people pray the moment they wake up in the morning. They have decided that "seeking first his kingdom" means that the first words on their lips should be prayers lifted to the throne of heaven. Other people pause before each and every meal. It doesn't matter if they are gathered around the family table or have stopped for fast food. They believe that food should not touch their lips until their petition passes from their heart to Holy Spirit.

Many wait to pray until all options have been exhausted. When the medicine stops working or they have nowhere else to turn, they relent by falling to their knees. As the tears flow, their words fall as they lay all their hope at the feet of Jesus. We are encouraged to "rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) So every prayer lifted is an act of faith and obedience. Each prayer that crosses our lips is an attempt to connect with God.

Often we fear that we are praying the wrong way, at the wrong time, and with all the wrong words. Let's allow those worries to fall to the side for a moment. Let's imagine that our prayer is simply a conversation between friends.

Prayer | A Conversation Between Friends

Some people pray the moment they wake up in the morning. They have decided that "seeking first his kingdom" means that the first words on their lips should be prayers lifted to the throne of heaven. Other people pause before each and every meal. It doesn't matter if they are gathered around the family table or have stopped for fast food. They believe that food should not touch their lips until their petition passes from their heart to Holy Spirit.

Many wait to pray until all options have been exhausted. When the medicine stops working or they have nowhere else to turn, they relent by falling to their knees. As the tears flow, their words fall as they lay all their hope at the feet of Jesus. We are encouraged to "rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) So every prayer lifted is an act of faith and obedience. Each prayer that crosses our lips is an attempt to connect with God.

Often we fear that we are praying the wrong way, at the wrong time, and with all the wrong words. Let's allow those worries to fall to the side for a moment. Let's imagine that our prayer is simply a conversation between friends.

COMMITTED

Our heart's cry is to invite you into the way of Jesus. We believe that everyone comes to Father God only through Jesus (John 14:6). In the Gospels, we read of the extraordinary life, world-transforming death, and power-spreading resurrection of Jesus. The way of Jesus leads to the Father, leads to salvation, and continues to transform us throughout our lives. We believe the way of Jesus is committed to the Presence of God, love of neighbor, Kingdom life, generational impact, and hilarious generosity.

COMMITTED

Our heart's cry is to invite you into the way of Jesus. We believe that everyone comes to Father God only through Jesus (John 14:6). In the Gospels, we read of the extraordinary life, world-transforming death, and power-spreading resurrection of Jesus. The way of Jesus leads to the Father, leads to salvation, and continues to transform us throughout our lives. We believe the way of Jesus is committed to the Presence of God, love of neighbor, Kingdom life, generational impact, and hilarious generosity.

COMMITTED

Our heart's cry is to invite you into the way of Jesus. We believe that everyone comes to Father God only through Jesus (John 14:6). In the Gospels, we read of the extraordinary life, world-transforming death, and power-spreading resurrection of Jesus. The way of Jesus leads to the Father, leads to salvation, and continues to transform us throughout our lives. We believe the way of Jesus is committed to the Presence of God, love of neighbor, Kingdom life, generational impact, and hilarious generosity.

COMMITTED

Our heart's cry is to invite you into the way of Jesus. We believe that everyone comes to Father God only through Jesus (John 14:6). In the Gospels, we read of the extraordinary life, world-transforming death, and power-spreading resurrection of Jesus. The way of Jesus leads to the Father, leads to salvation, and continues to transform us throughout our lives. We believe the way of Jesus is committed to the Presence of God, love of neighbor, Kingdom life, generational impact, and hilarious generosity.

COMMITTED

Our heart's cry is to invite you into the way of Jesus. We believe that everyone comes to Father God only through Jesus (John 14:6). In the Gospels, we read of the extraordinary life, world-transforming death, and power-spreading resurrection of Jesus. The way of Jesus leads to the Father, leads to salvation, and continues to transform us throughout our lives. We believe the way of Jesus is committed to the Presence of God, love of neighbor, Kingdom life, generational impact, and hilarious generosity.