Calling All Elders

Good Wednesday to you,

Few people would question the value of prayer in the life of a Christian. However, many Christians struggle with prayer. Prayer is almost as mysterious as God. We ask ourselves, "Am I doing it right? Is my faith strong enough? Why doesn’t God seem to be answering my prayers (the way I want)? I’m not sure prayer works." Does that sound familiar? Fundamentally, prayer is talking to God. Talking with God always works.

On Sunday, I talked about many kinds of prayer: praise and adoration, thanksgiving, petition, intercession, confession, and prayers of lament, to name a few. Usually, when someone questions the validity of prayer, it is because a "petition prayer" has seemingly gone unanswered. God answers with a yes, or a no, or a yes but not yet. God answers because God loves us. If you feel like your prayers aren’t working, try a different type of prayer. Praying always changes things. Sometimes prayer changes our circumstances; prayer always changes us.

Next Sunday will be the final sermon from James. Stand by for your "mid-term exam!" If you need a refresher, you can watch or re-watch Sunday's (or any past Sunday's) sermon here.

Again, a huge thank you to all who helped out with the All Church Picnic. It was a delightful event. Have a blessed day!

Grace and peace,
Pastor David

If you missed this Sunday’s sermon, click here to listen now!