Prayer

Why Should I Pray? Is God Really Listening?

It’s common to wonder whether prayer makes any difference or is even worth the effort but people who have a meaningful connection with God through prayer would respond…Yes, it absolutely makes a difference…it’s my lifeline. Learning to prayer is so worth the effort!

Is There a Right Way or Wrong Way to Prayer?

To move forward in prayer the question of right and wrong isn’t nearly as helpful as asking ----what will move me towards the goal of meaningful connection with God? There’s lots of helpful answers to that question.

Resources

Depending on where you are in your journey, here are a variety of resources for you where you can learn more about prayer.

• Lectio 365 Prayer App - a free app that walks through P.R.A.Y everyday. It's around 12 minutes long. Apple, Android
• Inner Room Prayer App - a prayer list app that equips, enables and inspires you to pray each day. Apple, Android
• Centering Prayer App - helps you develop the practice of Silence and Solitude. Apple, Android
• 8 Week Online Course on Prayer - Free
• Books on Prayer - How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig; Prayer by Timothy Keller; God in My Everything by Ken Shigematsu; Survival Guide for the Soul by Ken Shigematsu

Solemn Assembly - A Week of Prayer For Everyone

Beginning the year with a week of prayer is really a primer for the pattern we want to dedicate ourselves to for the whole year, being people who intentionally and regularly make space in our lives to meet with God in prayer.