Prayer
Why we Pray
We as a Church believe in the power of prayer. We entrust to God our petitions, our thanksgivings (1 Thes 5:16) , our burdens (1 Peter 5:7), our hopes, as we pray in the Name of Jesus Christ and by the Holy Spirit’s power. We commit to praying for each other throughout the week, praying for the Church’s unity (John 17:21) and for the making of new disciples (Matt. 28:17).
How we Pray
The center of our life of prayer happens when we gather to worship, trusting as Jesus says that “when two or three are gathered together” in his name he will be with us (Matt 18:20).
We also are called to pray daily in our homes, at our tables, and with our families (Psalm 55:17). There is no one right way to pray; but a good way to start is with the Lord’s Prayer (Matt 6:9-13) and with the reading of Scripture, especially the Psalms. In prayer we offer God our praise, our thanksgiving and our concerns.
(In the video to your right our pastor gives several reflections and aids in your life of prayer with Christ that may be helpful).
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Prayer Resources (from video)
Common Prayer Daily Prayer: https://www.bookofcommonprayer.net/
Methodist daily prayer: https://www.methodistprayer.org/morning
Jesus’ teaching on Prayer: Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:1-13
1) When to pray: Morning, midday, night, etc
2)where to pray: which room, which chair— which posture (kneeling, sitting standing)? Routines are important
3)praying with whom: Pray with others, around the dinner table, in the morning, etc.
Daily Scripture reading plans: https://www.biblegateway.com/reading-…
Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
(sync with breath, walking steps— pray it throughout the day)
John Wesley’s Covenant prayer:
“I am no longer my own, but thine.
Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt.
Put me to doing, put me to suffering.
Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee,
exalted for thee or brought low for thee.
Let me be full, let me be empty.
Let me have all things, let me have nothing.
I freely and heartily yield all things
to thy pleasure and disposal.
And now, O glorious and blessed God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it.
And the covenant which I have made on earth,
let it be ratified in heaven. Amen.”