Prayer is one of the deepest joys of the Christian life. What an indescribable gift, that the God whose greatness is beyond comprehension actually stoops to listen to us. The joys and benefits of prayer aren't limited to our personal prayer lives. God means for us not only to pray as we move through life in a spirit of dependence, but to pray with others. Praying together is one of the single most significant things we can do to cultivate unity in the church. As we join our hearts with others in prayer, we are able to hear and see facets of Jesus that we have not yet perceived and we are shaped in profound ways for good.