PRAYER Is Our Starting Line

Anytime we prepare to move forward in life our starting line should always be prayer. Prayer initiates the process of beginning and deepening our relationship with God. It is our opportunity to hear from the heart of God. As we pray the Holy Spirit begins to communicate back with us. He then becomes our guide and where He guides He always provides.

Beginning in June, our Church Family moves forward with amazing opportunities for Prayer and Ministry.

  1. We begin our series of 7 Cottage Prayer Meetings in June. (See the newsletter article about how you can be part of the Cottage Prayer Meetings)
  2. The Long-Range Planning Committee begins its work.
  3. Our brand new “Upstart at the Ark” After School Care Ministry begins enrolling Children for the next school year.
  4. Our Vacation Bible School outreach ministry is preparing for another awesome week of Ministry for our area Families and Children.

These are just the beginning of opportunities for Ministry that will come in the days and months ahead. And for each ministry there must be a foundation of prayer as we continue to focus on Christ in our personal lives, in our families, in our Church, in our Community and in our World… We must always be a Church seeking the heart of Jesus in the heart of the Community with the Community at heart. I love the following quotes on the power and purpose of prayer that is ours in Christ:

  • "There are parts of our calling, works of the Holy Spirit, and defeats of the darkness that will come no other way than through furious, fervent, faith-filled, unceasing prayer." - Beth Moore
  • "The reality is, my prayers don't change God. But, I am convinced prayer changes me. Praying boldly boots me out of that stale place of religious habit into authentic connection with God Himself." - LysaTerKeurst
  • "To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing." - Martin Luther
  • "Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?" - Corrie ten Boom
  • "True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise nor a vocal performance. It is far deeper than that - it is spiritual transaction with the Creator of Heaven and Earth." - Charles Spurgeon

Please let me know if you will join us in the “furious, fervent, faith-filled, unceasing prayer” of which Beth Moore has reminded us. When this becomes a cornerstone for our movement forward, we will see the heart of Jesus revealed
like never before!

Because He Lives, Pastor Hal