Posts with the tag “prayer”

Have you ever sat down to pray and found it nearly impossible to stay still? Maybe your thoughts jump from one topic to another, or every small noise and notification feels like a distraction pulling you away. What you intended to be a quiet, focused moment with God quickly turns into a battle to keep your mind present.The truth is, our brains are constantly shifting, and in today’s world we take ...  Read More

As believers in Christ, our ultimate goal is to continually become more like Jesus. We pursue this by studying who He is and by practicing the rhythms He modeled in His life. Scripture reading, Sabbath, and service are all essential practices we can intentionally implement. But if we truly want to learn how to live, love, and lead like Jesus, we must recognize that prayer is not optional—it is fou...  Read More

Have you ever wondered if your prayers really matter? If God already knows all – why pray? Prayer is all about relationships. Imagine for a minute that you are out with a friend, they talked the entire time, and you could not get a word in. Would that relationship grow? Likely not. It is no different when we talk with God in prayer. Let me remind you that to grow in intimacy with Jesus, it is a tw...  Read More