Authentic Prayer

Prayer is not simply a tool to accomplish our agenda. it is enjoying a relationship with God and expressing our dependence on Him. We are launching a season of prayer that will include our Sunday morning studies on Authentic Prayer. We encourage each member to include 10 minutes a day of prayer and focus on the leading and provision for our church, as well as their specific role in the mission.

Below are encouraging articles about prayer. This information is also available in hard copy at the church in the lobby and on our Facebook page.

Prayer - What is it?

by Pastor Mike Neely

We used to live by a dried creek and my boys spent many hours exploring it.  Frequently they’d find a treasure buried in the silt.  They’d drag in a rusted or muddy piece of junk, excited about what a great find it was.  Occasionally, they would discover something that they knew was priceless - but didn’t know what it was.

One day the boys rushed to the house with their latest find.  They shouted with excitement: “Look what we found in the creek!”   What is it?”  When they revealed the item to their mother she practically fainted.  Read more . . .

Prayer in Practice

by Pastor Paul Canady

“Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night.”

George Herbert (1593-1632) British poet.

“Do not make prayer a monologue -- make it a conversation.”

Unknown Source

Using Matthew 6:9-15 as our guide:

            Thank God for the relationship (vs. 9b) -

• Thank you for allowing me to become your child because of Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection.
• Thank you for the knowledge that you are sovereign God and your plan for my life this day is for my best.
• Help me, as your child, to bring honor to your name today.

Read more . . .

Psalm 8:1-9 NIV

1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your Name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. 

2 From the lips of children and infants You have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.  Read more . . .